This prize -- implemented to recognize the fencer who best combines the triple standards of success in athletics, excellence in academics, and participation in extracurricular activities -- was decided through a postseason vote by the EWFC's eight head coaches.
Infused with a youth movement this season, the Haverford College women's fencing team found increased success as the year went along and will carry plenty of momentum into the 2019-20 season.
Weather and poor travel conditions prohibited the Fords from competing last weekend but they will return to action at the NCAA Regional Championships this coming Saturday.
Hanna Kopits (first-team foil), Katie Bradley (second-team epee), and Maia Carvalho (second-team epee) all earned individual accolades for their performances at the Eastern Women's Fencing Conference Championships over the weekend.
The Fords needed everybody to step up and got such an effort during a 14-13 win against the host Engineers for just their second win over MIT in program history.
Both the men's and women's fencing program had a great turn out by their alumni on a special reunion weekend as former head coach Dave Littell has returned as an assistant coach.
Hanna Kopits (pictured) was a perfect 3-0 during her weapon squad's win against Brown and finished the day with a winning record against a primarily Division I field.
Competing against four top 10 programs, the Haverford College women's fencing team had many spectacular individual showings over the weekend at Penn State.
Being a student-athlete means taking advantage of and enjoying so many of the programs that Haverford has to offer. It also means devotion to my teammates, the sport, and my academics.
There’s not really a single experience that stands out because I am incredibly thankful and happy every moment I spend with my team. They are all incredible people who bring out the best in me and in others and there’s never a moment I don’t enjoy.
The Haverford College men's and women's fencing teams are scheduled to take part in 11 competitions this year in anticipation of the NCAA Championships in late March.