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High School In Fairfield County Wins State Fencing Championship

Some Fairfield County high school fencing competitors were crowned as the best in Connecticut after earning top honors at the state championship.

Peter (PJ) Loranger class of 2024, Gleb Symoichev class of 2023, Max Piterbarg Class of 2024

Peter (PJ) Loranger class of 2024, Gleb Symoichev class of 2023, Max Piterbarg Class of 2024

Photo Credit: Jim Roberts
Max Piterbarg class of 2024 in a bout

Max Piterbarg class of 2024 in a bout

Photo Credit: Jim Roberts
The three hoisting the championship trophy.

The three hoisting the championship trophy.

Photo Credit: Jim Roberts

Juniors Gleb Syomichev, Peter Loranger, and sophomore Max Piterbarg at Staples High School in Westport faced some of the toughest opponents in Connecticut, but came out on top to claim the title on Sunday, March 13 at the tournament held at North Haven High School in New Haven County.

In the first round, Staples easily bested the hometown North Haven High School 5 to 1 before advancing to take on Hopkins School, which boasts state champion Matthew Brier, who topped Syomichev in a duel last week.

During the second round, Syomichev - who serves as the team’s captain - got his revenge as he topped Brier 5 to 3.

In the finale, Staples faced Fairfield Warde High School in a highly competitive match with a final score of 5 to 4 to secure the state championship, during which Piterbarg beat Fairfield Warde’s Nathan Luna. 

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