Category: MACFA

3.2.2025

Men’s Epee

Men’s Epee goes to tournaments and wins bouts. Nolan Coughlin ‘24, Eric Montesi ‘26, and Lorenzo So ‘28 finished 7th place at MACFA Championships. In his last Champs, Nolan fenced incredibly well, going 8-4 on the day and taking home clutch wins against NJIT and Haverford. Fencing through injuries, Eric finished 7-4, never losing by more than one point in any of his bouts and finishing with the most touches scored in the B group. Lorenzo finished a strong 6-5 in his first Champs, upsetting several NCAA fencers to cap off a strong freshman season in MACFA. Nolan and Eric both qualified for individuals, finishing 9th and 11th, respectively. The boys maintained their form from the last few years, going toe to toe with every team they fenced, and they are looking forward to Nationals at Penn State.

Men’s Foil

Men’s foil concluded a challenging season at MACFA Champs. Dale DeVinney ‘27, Kevin Sae-Tung ‘26, and Conrad Burton ‘26 pushed hard, winning several bouts throughout the day and taking down Yeshiva 2-1. This was the first MACFA Champs appearance from Conrad and Kevin, and both had exceptional performances for their first Champs outing.

Men’s Saber

Men’s saber delivered a strong performance at MACFA Champs held at Drew University. The team was composed of Connor “Lancelot” Cassidy ‘25, Ryan “Chronos” Rauscher ‘27 and Evan “Duke” Jackson. Lancelot showed off his skills with his quick footwork and creative lockouts. Chronos continued to showcase his ability with his powerful box actions and lightning quick reflexes. Evan Jackson also competed well, using his tricky box actions and crafty bladework to take some victories. The squad fought hard throughout the day, taking victories against varsity schools and improving their skills. Ryan managed to score well in team bouts and managed to secure a position to compete in the individual tournament. Overall, the team put on a good performance, beating varsity teams and making William and Mary fencing known.

2.16.2025

Men’s Epee

Eric Montesi ‘26, Luke Miller ‘27, and Patrick Feagin ’27 dominated at BvC, going a combined 27-12, beating both Army, and Yeshiva 8-1 and sweeping Hunter 9-0, with two 4-5 losses to tough NCAA opponents in NJIT and Stevens. All three fencers went positive on the day, with Eric dropping only three bouts throughout the competition, while Luke lost only four and finished with a +26 indicator. With MACFA Championships right around the corner, men’s epee hopes to bring a strong end to the season.

Men’s Foil

Men’s foil, consisting of Dale “Sandman” DeVinney ‘27, Kevin “Scythe” Sae-Tung ‘26, and Conrad “Xeno” Burton ‘26 put up a very solid performance at Macfa BvC. The squad came up decisively in a 6-3 bout against Yeshiva and another narrow 5-4 bout against Hunter. In defeat, men’s foil still put up a fight, falling just short of victory against Army and Stevens. 

Men’s Saber

2.2.2025

Men’s Epee

Men’s Foil

Men’s Saber

11.17.2024

Men’s Foil

This competition’s Men’s Foil team was composed of Kevin Sae-Tung ‘26, Vinton Bruton ‘26, and Sam Ferguson ‘28. This would mark the first collegiate appearances of Kevin and Sam, while being Vinton’s first collegiate after returning from the JDP program in Scotland. Sam kept his opponents on their toes with his split-second parries and counterattacks, often leaving them confused as to how their attacks missed. Vinton showcased exceptional usage of his height and distance, hitting his opponents just out of their reach. Kevin used clean disengages and parries to effect. Despite not winning any matches, they managed to take bouts off of every school other than Hopkins, a good showing for a relatively new team.

Men’s Épée

Men’s Épée, featuring the dynamic trio of Nolan Coughlin ’25, Eric Montesi ’26, and Lorenzo So ‘28, delivered an unforgettable performance at Navy. Nolan stunned opponents with his lightning-fast foot touches and devastating in-fights, often striking before they could even react. Eric showcased perfect distance control and executed textbook fleches, slicing through defenses with precision. Lorenzo was a force to be reckoned with, unleashing blazing-fast attacks and delivering high-precision strikes to the hand, leaving adversaries in awe. The team secured impressive victories against the University of Maryland and the United States Naval Academy. In fiercely contested matches, they fell to Haverford with a close 4-5 score and finished 3-6 against Johns Hopkins at, netting a total of 7 wins against varsity programs. Men’s Épée ended the day 19-17, energized and eager to prove themselves as a competitive force in MACFA.

Men’s Sabre

Men’s saber delivered a strong performance at MACFA CRR held at the United States Naval Academy, demonstrating their developing skills and determination against some of the top schools in the division. At the helm was team captain Connor “Lancelot” Cassidy ‘25, followed by sophomores Ryan “Chronos” Rauscher ‘27 and Ni “Vulcan” Hao. Making his debut in the collegiate fencing scene was freshman Hayden “Leif” Chon-Baker ‘28 who showed great promise while supporting the squad as their alternate. Lancelot, with his expert lockouts and strategic prowess, shook the competition and warranted plenty of oohs and ahhs from the audience. Chronos impressed with his lightning-fast reflexes and flawless blade work, constantly outmaneuvering his opponents with the precision of a seasoned veteran. Ni Hao rocked the strip with his rapid-fire attacks and razor-sharp timing, leaving opponents scrambling to keep up. Meanwhile, Leif demonstrated impressive composure for a freshman, showing flashes of brilliance that will undoubtedly lead to further success. The squad fought hard throughout the day, through decisive victories and fiercely contested matchups the team proved that they are a formidable presence on the strip and in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

3.3.24

Men’s Foil

At MACFA Champs, Jack “Yeti” Bratton ‘24, Thomas “Vice” Mahnken ‘24, and Dale “Sandman” DeVinney ‘27 gave it their all, sweeping Hunter and Rowan on their way to a 9th place finish. Like he’s done all season, Yeti terrorized his opponents, controlling distance with ease to land superhuman counterattacks. Vice used his trademark bladework to dominate his opponents’ blades, and Sandman, competing at his first Champs, used speed and unorthodox tactics to baffle his opponents, taking several wins against varsity teams. In the individual event, Yeti took home 8th place, adding to an incredible run of medals in only one competitive season. After beating NCAA varsity teams all season, men’s foil is ready and excited to take on the collegiate clubs of USACFCs in a few weeks.

Men’s Epee

Fueled by delicious Italian subs, Nolan “Titan” Coughlin ‘25, Jake “Merlin” Schapiro ‘24, and Eric “Helios” Montesi ‘26 put on a strong performance at MACFA Champs. At his first Champs, Helios used speed and agility that few were able to defend against. In his final Champs, Merlin was as patient as ever, allowing him to get brilliant counterattacks and secure magical ripostes. Anchoring the squad was Titan, who, as always, dazzled with his dynamic flèches and automatic parries. With impressive performances across the board, Men’s Epee went 9-5 on the day and finished in 7th place, with each fencer taking several varsity wins. Titan and Helios both qualified for the individual tournament, where Helios took home the 8th place medal after upsetting the 4th seed in his first DE. Men’s epee showcased some great fencing at MACFA Champs, and are all looking forward to their final competition at USACFCs.

Men’s Saber

With Ryan “Chronos” Rauscher ‘27 on A strip, Connor “Lancelot” Cassidy ‘25 on B strip, and Nick “Osiris” Reeder ‘24 on C strip, the men’s saber squad put up their most successful champs performance in recent memory. Chronos used his clean form and creative tactics to win several bouts. His strong showing was enough to lead him on to the highly competitive individual tournament. Lancelot used his unorthodox style and leaps to be a dependable B strip, also winning lots of bouts. Despite primarily being a foilist, Osiris did exceptionally well, using his outstanding footwork to achieve many wins. Of the 14 other schools at the event, W&M beat 8 of them, putting them in the top half of the leaderboard, at 7th place. Of the 14 series of the day, their upset win against Rutgers had to be the most exciting. The other victories were against Lafayette, Army, Rowan, Yeshiva, Navy, Hunter, and UMD. With most of the schools in MACFA being varsity and having coaches, these impressive achievements bode well for the future of men’s saber, on top of an already exceptional season.

2.18.24

Men’s Foil

Men’s Foil had quite an eventful time at MACFA BvC. Patrick “Apostle” Feagin, Jawand “Bronco” Singh, and Dale “Sandman” DeVinney made up the all freshman foil squad, and they gave their all against the fierce MACFA competition. Patrick and Jawand used their Epee skills to land decisive counterattacks and fleches in order to win valuable bouts, while Dale used every trick in his bag to land any touch he could. The real opponent, however, was not the collegiate fencers that Men’s Foil faced. Instead the real enemy was their own gear, as blades snapped, white lighted, and just gave up throughout the tournament. By the end, four of their five foils were broken and the boys were bouting on a single foil and a prayer. Regardless, Men’s Foil fought through the adversity and are looking forward to bigger and better things!

Men’s Sabre

William and Mary Saber did not mess around at Stevens Institute of Technology. Justin “Gizmo” Feira and Ni “Vulcan” Hao took their talents to Hoboken, New Jersey and fearlessly fought fellow club but mostly other varsity fencing programs. Leo “Viking” Wallace was slated to come as the third member of the sabre B team but unfortunately contracted a near fatal illness just days before the tournament. Our two remaining soldiers fought valiantly and managed to come away with a 5-4 victory against Hunter and two other narrow 4-5 defeats against Army and Yeshiva. The B team gained invaluable experience and is ready to come back better than ever next year.

Men’s Epee

Epee squad’s impressive depth was on full display at BvC. With the regular starters competing in Atlanta, the “B” team of Henry “Falcon” Hermes ‘25, Eric “Helios” Montesi ‘26, and Luke “Mojave” Miller ‘27, posted a 5-2 record against NCAA varsity teams, highlighted by an impressive 6-3 win over Stevens and a 9-0 sweep of Hunter. No hand was safe from Falcon’s precise flicks, and his long attacks kept his opponents on their toes when they grew wary of his counters. His cutting journalism during timeouts provided important information on the boys’s lunch orders. Helios used dominating parries and lightning fast redoublements to overwhelm his opponents, shutting down attacks and giving varsity opponents crazy work while flexing the coldest sock game in MACFA. It was Miller Time for Mojave at his first collegiate competition, as the freshman controlled his opponents with impeccable timing and distance. He was the only fencer to take wins against every school, promising greatness in the future. With a strong result at BvC, the Tribe’s epee dynasty shows no signs of slowing down.

2.11.24

Men’s Foil

Foil started the competitive season strong with a decisive performance at MACFA A versus C. Nick ‘Osiris’ Reeder ‘24, Jack ‘Yeti’ Bratton ‘24, and Thomas ‘Vice’ Mahnken ‘24 brought home 5 school wins, dropping rounds only to Johns Hopkins and Cornell. Yeti kept his attacks clean and precise, bringing home wins against every school and sweeping every school in the back half of the day. Osiris marched his opponents down and kept them back with long attacks, bringing home a win against all schools but Hopkins. Vice’s parries held his opponents at bay, picking up multiple wins during the day.

Men’s Sabre

Men’s Saber starts the season with a solid performance beating 4 out of the 7 varsity teams. The team consisting of  Connor “Lancelot” Cassidy ‘25, Evan “Duke” Jackson ‘25, Ryan “Chronos” Rauscher ‘27, and  Justin “Gizmo” Feira ‘27 cemented itself as a serious contender amongst the other schools. All these fencers brought forth their own unique styles and talents on the strip which allowed them to decisively win many bouts to the surprise of  their opponents. Not only has this competition showcased the ability of Men’s Saber this year, but ignites a newfound fervor towards their performance in future collegiate events.

Men’s Epee

Men’s Épée, comprised of Jake Schapiro ’24, Nolan Coughlin ’25, Armin Bagha ’24, and Eric Montesi ‘26 gave it their all at MACFA AvC, fighting hard for every touch. Jake made good use of timing to defeat a Johns Hopkins fencer. With his characteristic long reach, Armin dominated his opponents, winning bouts against every school. Nolan deployed his trademark speed, hitting fencers before they could even react. Eric, a lefty, confused his adversaries and triumphed in all of his bouts. Men’s épée ended the day tired but excited for the next tournament.

Foil

Men’s foil closed out the post season with a very strong performance at MACFA Champs. A strip Nick “Osiris” Reeder ‘24, B strip Thomas “Vice” Mahnken ‘24, and C strip Frank “The Judge, Jury, and Executioner” Prather ‘25 brought their game to New Jersey, taking wins off almost every school. Judge stepped up to the plate and continued his very effective defensive game, bringing home multiple varsity wins. Vice brought clean attacks and swift parries and secured 3 varsity wins. Osiris started off strong, using fast footwork and dynamic attack to snag 4 varsity wins but had to withdraw in the 7th round due to injury.

Epee

Men’s Épée, comprised of Jake “Merlin” Schapiro ’24, Nolan “Titan” Coughlin ’25, and Armin “D.O.W. Jones” Bagha ’24, performed very well at MACFA Champs, coming in 5th place overall out of 15 schools. The squad each won their bouts against Haverford, a varsity school. Making use of his long legs, Armin lunged at his opponents throughout the day, winning many bouts. With his speedy actions, Nolan annihilated his opponents. Unafraid to take his time, Jake demonstrated great patience, going for the touch when the moment was just right. Men’s Épée is excited for the next tournament. 

Sabre

Mens sabre came to MACFA champs with their eyes on the prize. Christopher “Claymore” Zane ‘25 commanded powerful parries, riposting before his opponents knew what hit them. He won 7 bouts against Yeshiva, Rowan, Lafayette, Hunter, Maryland, Cornell, and the United States Naval Academy. Evan “Duke” Jackson ‘25 utilized skillful, lightning fast quick attacks, winning 4, against Yeshiva, Rowan, Hunter, and Cornell. Leading the squad, their dashing captain Michael “Slate McCoy: Noir Detective” Zessin ‘23 employed sneaky counter attacks to beat Cornell and Yeshiva, and going 4-5 against Hunter and Drew. Overall, mens sabre won 10th place, beating 5 teams, including 3 varsity teams. Mens sabre is happy with their success, and is looking forward to more victories in the future!

Foil

Men’s foil closed out the season strong with Nick ‘Osiris’ Reeder ‘24, Thomas ‘Vice’ Mahnken ‘24, and Frank ‘The Judge, Jury, and Executioner’ Prather ‘25 winning two rounds against varsity schools. Judge, through solid defense and patient repostes secured not only his first, but also his second varsity win against Yeshiva University and Hunter College. Vice, through varied attacks and systematic defense also secured multiple varsity wins against Yeshiva, Hunter, Army, and Stevens. Osiris employed consistent distance and fast footwork to secure wins against Yeshiva, Hunter, Army, and Stevens as well as bringing an NJIT fencer to 4-5. In total, the only school Men’s Foil did not score a victory against was NJIT, a very strong season finisher as the squad prepares for Championships in two weeks.

Epee

W&M men’s epee clocked in and returned to John’s Hopkins again. The squad, composed of Henry “Falcon” Hermes, Eric “Helios” Montesi, Nolan “Titan” Coughlin, and Armin “DOW Jones” Bagha, demonstrated another electric performance, going 3-2, beating Yeshiva, Hunter, and the United States Military Academy. Henry’s reach and magnetic aim towards his opponents hand helped propel him past the competition. In his first competition, Eric demonstrated agility and speed that most were unable to keep up with. Nolan and Armin return with their consistently electric performances, utilizing speed, counters, and infights through incredibly dynamic plays. The team demonstrated their hard hat mentality and grit, performing well and having a blast while doing so, solidifying their position amongst professionally coached varsity programs. Their night concluded with a much warranted reward to the Fredericksburg Applebee’s to enjoy two entrees at $25. The squad had a blast, and looks forward to competing and cementing their place in the completion at MACFA champs.