A Whitman fencer in foreground takes on an opponent. Photos courtesy of Eric Michelson
Eight teams competed in the Section XI Suffolk County championship Saturday at Walt Whitman High School in South Huntington.
Competing in the day-long tournament were: Huntington, Brentwood, Commack, Centerreach, Half Hollow Hills, Newfield, Ward Melville and Whitman.
Awards were given in numerous team and individual categories. Ward Melville's teams won both girls and boys' titles.
The Whitman boys team finished seventh; the girls finished fifth. Both teams are coached by Kathleen Kolakowski.
Whitman girls captain Jackie Addeo gives advice to freshman teammate Lily Michelson.