In the Y14 age group Catherine, Samantha, Spencer and Nick competed in the field of 26 fencers. Catherine won one bout in pools, Samantha won two, while Spencer stayed undefeated with five victories, as did Nick with six victories.

In the direct Elimination, Samantha (14th) fenced herself into the top 16 before losing to Nick, while Spencer (5th) advanced one round further. After beating Samantha, Nick (3rd) advanced one more round to the semis, securing the bronze.

http://socalyouthchallenge.com/Results09_10/Y14Epee3.htm

These results put Nick in first place for the Season, and Spencer in 3rd among the 55 point getters.

1       254.5   DICHEV, NICK    1->100;6->69.5;3->85;
2       231     NIXON, KASIA    5->70;2->92;7->69;
3       192     STRUMWASSER, SPENCER    9->53.5;8->68.5;5->70;
4       177     DUVAL, MALIK    3->85;2->92;
5       173.5   FOLEY, CAMEREN  7->69;10->53;15->51.5;
6       171     MARTINEZ, WESLEY        22->32.5;7->69;6->69.5;
7       168.5   KEHL, MADELINE  8->68.5;1->100;
8       162     FUJITA, KHAI    2->92;5->70;

In the Y10 age group Jacaranda was joined by Bruin and Hanna, who collected their first tournament experience. Hannah won one bout, while Bruin managed to win three, stating "It's just like practice, just with different people". Jacaranda won four 5 touch bouts, and ended up in 6th place.

http://socalyouthchallenge.com/Results09_10/Y10Epee3.htm

Great showing!