FENCING | Elis defeat Vassar and DrewOn Saturday, both the men and women’s fencing squads dominated Vassar College and Drew University at Payne Whitney Gymnasium. The No. 10 men’s team (8–4) defeated Vassar 21–6 and Drew 24–3, while the women’s team (6–7) beat the Brewers 19–8 and obliterated Drew with a 21–6 win. The teams show promise going into the Ivy League Championships — the first time the teams will face Ancient Eight ...
Putah Creek fencing eyed to protect plantsFencing along the top bank of Putah Creek near Pedrick Road (County Road 98) this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday.The post and cable fencing will help protect the new plants, and keep off-highway vehicle trespassers off private land and important wildlife habitat.
Fencing seeks NCAA recognitionAs the UA fencing club grows in size and wins in various competitions, its members continue to push for NCAA recognition.
FENCING | Bulldogs take up armsWhile Yale fencing head coach Henry Harutunian has coached the men’s and women’s squads for 41 years, his greatest desire for this season is to maintain the teams’ three-year standing as the varsity teams with the highest average grade point averages. Fencing does not have a large group of followers nationally or within the Yale community, and Yale Athletics does not heavily fund the program ...
Brown Fencing Goes Undefeated at Eric Sollee InvitationalThe Brown fencing squad continued its impressive 2012, going undefeated at the Eric Solle Invitational, hosted by Brandeis. The Brown men’s & women’s teams defeated New York University, Johns Hopkins, Haverford and Hunter at the Grossman Center on Saturday.
Movers and shakers: Coach Nikki FrankeFencing coach Nikki Franke helps students on and off the pitch. The legend of fencing coach Nikki Franke extends well beyond the pitch. In her dual role as director of fencing and an associate professor in the Department of Public Health, Franke has not only led a perennial Top 10 fencing team each year, but [...]