The 2000 Midwest Sectionals
April 15th & 16th, in Grays Lake, IL

Last year, I took second place in Men's Epee at the Midwest Sectionals.   This year I only managed 14th.  Why?  Well, I was tense, nervous, exhausted, coming back from a lung infection, and worst of all, there where a lot of great fencers this year.  Our Man Chris Karll took 3rd in Men's Epee.  Our Girl Kristin Rill took 4th in Women's Sabre.

My thanks to Bob Baldwin, who remembered to bring a camera when I didn't.

IFC Results:

Men's Foil

Men's Epee

Women's Sabre

Chris Karll - 14
Peirce Richardson - 25
Chris Karll - 3
Pete McCann - 11
Donald Badowski - 14
Peirce Richardson - 19
Robert Baldwin - 23
Kristin Rill - 4

Click on the images to get a better view.

Don Gets CrushedBob Chidel crushed me in my second DE 15-7.  Why would I post a picture of me getting crushed?  To remind me to relax.
Bob & PeteBob Baldwin and Pete McCann in their DE. 
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Unhappy Pete & InaEither Pete McCann's dog has died, or he lost his DE bout.   Coach Ina is there to console him.  She loves dogs.   That's why she coaches us.
Chris in Semi-FinalWe finally get to see one of those Lexon Masks that people have been making such a fuss about.  This is the guy Chris lost to in the Semi-Final.
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Chris Third Place EpeeThe Happy Ending.  Chris gets Third Place in Men's Epee.  And a razor blade to shave with.