b'THE ELLESMERIAN 159FencingThe Colleges Senior Team went unbeaten this year, with victoriesThe Lower School fencers had a match against Packwood Schoolhome and away against Shrewsbury School and Adcote School.three teams altogether, a Year 5 team, a Year 6/7 team, and a Year 8 Congratulations go to James Joynson, Alex Norris, Ed Astbury, Oscarteam. For many of our fencers, it was the first time fencing competitively Crossen, and Lewis Reardon who between them formed the Senioragainst fencers theyd never met before. There were three matches (and unbeaten) team.taking place simultaneously in the Old Gym: 20 fencers in total with Senior fencers refereeing and many parents there to watch too. It was Weve been able to fields at least two teams this year, including a girlsvery noisy, very busy, and Packwood won overallbut not by much.team in all the fixtures. Oscar qualified to represent the West MidlandsResilience is a buzz word that especially applies to fencingit really is Region in the National Under 16 Championships; he was placed 40thabout fighting against an opponent, trying to out-think them, and dealing overall, which is a very creditable achievement. At under 16 level thewith victory and defeat. Everyone who has fenced for the College has standards are really high and there would have been at least a hundredshown how resilient they can be.fencers from all over Britain competing. Alex Norris won the College Championship, a fitting way to end his fencing career at Ellesmere.DH'