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Illinois State Championship Fencing

Melensdad

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Dasha won Gold.

I’m crying happiness tears

Pics later
 

Melensdad

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My Marian girls, as a squad, won Silver for conference team!

Best squad I’ve coached in the past was my Lowell girls, 2 years ago, which was 4th.
 

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Kevin, boys captain for the team, picked up the Bronze medal today for men's Saber. I've known him since he was 10 or 11 years old, he fenced for a little while with my daughter when he was starting out in the sport. He's a very fine young man and was really glad to see him get this medal.

Marian Men's Saber Team took 3rd Place team award for the state.

Got to spend a bit of time with my good friend and former co-coach Kendra McPheeters. We see each other a lot less this year but have spent many tournaments together over the past 6 years.

I was approached and asked to start up a new team at the largest high school in the county. I declined. The approach persisted. My decline persisted. I suspect they will continue to pursue. To no avail.
 

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Melensdad

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Dasha is officially conference champion

Conference includes Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin

Undefeated for the season
 

Melensdad

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One of my boys won 5th too!
 

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Good work Bob. It's too bad all the other stuff about coaching (parents, other coaches, etc) can be such a PITA these days. Otherwise, seeing the kids compete and have fun is pretty damn rewarding.

Glad to see your efforts pay off.
 
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