The Half Hollow Hills combined fencing teams put on an impressive display and delivered a strong overall performance at the County Championships. Competing against the top programs in Suffolk, the Hills fencers showcased depth, consistency, and high-level individual talent throughout the event. Their success was highlighted by several standout performances across multiple weapons, reinforcing the program’s continued strength and competitiveness.
Leading the way was senior Jerry Wu, who captured the Men’s Épée county title for the second consecutive year. Wu’s victory capped another dominant season and further cemented his place among the elite fencers in the county. Teammate Daniel Lin also turned in a strong showing in Men’s Épée, earning a fifth-place finish and contributing valuable points for the Hills contingent. In Men’s Sabre, Austin Kim battled through a deep field to secure a sixth-place finish, while Pinky Roengwijittra matched that result with a sixth-place finish in Women’s Sabre.
Wu’s championship run added to an already remarkable résumé. Last season, he opened the year by winning his first 39 bouts and finished with an outstanding 49–9 overall record. As a junior, he went 35–1 during the regular season, won the Suffolk individual tournament in Épée, and placed second at the Brentwood Holiday Tournament. Those accomplishments set an exceptionally high standard entering his senior year, yet Wu managed to meet and even exceed expectations.In the championship bout, Wu defeated second-seeded Patrick Klinkenberg of Whitman by a score of 15–11 to claim the gold medal. He concluded the tournament having suffered just one loss during league pool play, an impressive feat at the county level.
Elsewhere at the event, Ward Melville sabreist William Dreyer also made headlines by winning back-to-back county titles. Dreyer defeated fourth-ranked Joseph Losquadro of Centereach in the semifinals before topping second-ranked Ciaran Coyne of Sayville in the final.Overall, the County Championships proved to be a memorable and successful outing for the Half Hollow Hills fencing program.