Phoenix, AZ (July 7, 2023) — The last of the “big kid” events wound up, and with them, Tim Morehouse Fencing Club fencers earned another three medals.

Gabriel McCarthy earned a sixth-place medal for Division II Men’s Saber. In Y-14 Women’s Saber, Keira Lauri earned eighth place and her second medal at Summer Nationals. Finally, Eleanor Li earned a bronze medal in Division II Women’s Foil and her B-23 rating.

In Y-14 Men’s Foil, Jonah Lee narrowly missed the medal stand at 10. Brendan Lee (28) made the top-32 and Kai Toomre (64) made the top-64. In Division II Women’s Foil, Selena Zhang (23) made the top-32. In Y-14 Women’s Saber, Brynnley McKee (34) made the top-64.

The National Championships and July Challenge (Summer Nationals) are in Phoenix, AZ, from June 30 to July 9. This signature tournament features 96 events (and 96 medal ceremonies) over 10 days. Medals — and national championships — will be on the line in every USA Fencing classification, from the youngest (Y-10) to the most seasoned veterans (Vet-80).

Tim Morehouse fencers at Summer Nationals and July Challenge:

Y-14 Men’s Foil/302

10 - Jonah Lee
28 - Brendan Lee
64 - Kai Toomre
89 - Jackson Wong
102T - Leon Shapiro
105 - William Gerrish
158T - Alexander Harra
173 - Ethan Chen

Division II Men’s Saber/197

6th - Gabriel McCarthy
97T - Seth Edelman

Division II Women’s Foil/160

3T - Eleanor Li, Earned B-23
23 - Selena Zhang

Y-14 Women’s Saber/191

8th - Keira Lauri, Earned C-23
34 - Brynnley McKee
65 - Sofia Schaible
115 - Olivia Mermegas

Day EIGHT: Medals for Gabriel McCarthy, Eleanor Li and Keira Lauri

Lisa Marsh