Newfield Fencing Does it Again!

by Bricen Peinado

Photos by Gwenn Schechner

Following another amazing league season for both the boys and girls fencing teams for Newfield/Miller Place; both are league champions! And for the third year in a row, the boys are county champions with a victory against Huntington. It was close in the first round, but in the second, the starter sabers stepped up and brought us the lead they needed. Finally, in the third round, the match was finished by foil: Newfield boys fencing were officially champs! With the help of Coach Macc and Coach Schirmer, Newfield history was made! This year all 9 starters from each team qualified for individuals in the county championships. Rishi Pavate placed 1st in men's epee, Marc Lindemann placed 1st, and Anders Dalberg placed 2nd in men's foil. Julissa Spooner placed 2nd in women's epee. Throughout the whole season, improvements were prevalent. Many leaders stepped up at practice, and everyone helped each other to be not only better fencers but better people as well. Spirits were high even after a loss, and everyone tried their best, whether it was on the strip or in practice. With 14 seniors leaving the team, it will be exciting to see who steps up to fill their spots next year.