March 28, 2024

Four meets into their season the girls varsity fencing team has a record of 2-2.  Fencing meets consist of 27 rounds nine for each weapon sabre, foil and epee.  The winner of each match gets a point for their respective team.  At the end of 27 matches the team with the most points win, the first team to get 14 points secures  a win. The first team the girls faced was Ward Melville.  They lost 12-15 to a Ward Melville team that is currently 5-1 only losing to Commack.  The Hills team will go to face an undefeated Commack team the 26th.  The second meet was a home win for the girls against Huntington, score 17-10.  The girls got their second win of the season against Newfield December 15th with a score 19-8.  19 points has been the most scored by the team so far this season.  The most recent meet was before the winter break against undefeated Commack.  The girls put up a good fight but lost 12-15.  The girls season has started out well and they still have 11 meets left to improve.  The girls will have a home meet January 9th against Centereach.