Chaminade’s high school fencing team continues its legacy of excellence, capturing the overall team title at the California State High School Fencing Championships. This win adds to the program’s impressive track record, bringing home the 7th men’s team state championship, and the 8th overall combined men’s and women’s title in the past 12 years.
Competing in six events across the three weapon disciplines—épée, foil, and saber—our Eagles earned top honors, with the boys’ team finishing 1st overall and the women’s team placing 3rd.
Junior Kristjan Dinsay led the team, earning his second consecutive individual state title in men’s foil. Additional top finishes included:
- Alex Charette ’27 – 5th place, Men’s Foil
- Mathew Charette ’25 – 7th place, Men’s Foil
- Jordan Dashevsky ’25 – 5th place, Women’s Foil (U19)
- Siena Danko ’25 – 8th place, Women’s Foil (U19)
- Kristjan Dinsay ’26– 8th place, Men’s Saber (U19)
- Sophia Tegtmeyer ’25 – 8th place, Women’s Saber
During the season, the fencing team received a generous donation from the Fritz B. Burns Foundation, which provided a timely boost to the program. The support allowed the team to upgrade essential equipment and enhance their training experience with:
- 7 full equipment setups
- New scoring machines and an electronic practice target
- New blades
- Underarm protectors
- Body cords, reels, and floor cords
Additional gear, including new uniforms, masks, and bags, is set to arrive next season. These upgrades had a big impact—giving athletes what they needed to train hard, stay focused, and perform their best all season.