Alliance Fencing Academy fencing athletes have had a very busy and productive fall schedule. At the North American Cup in Louisville, KY, Nov. 7-10, Alliance earned 11 medals including two gold medals, three silver medals and two bronze medals.

Alliance medal winners were Jessica Thow – Gold; Barbara Van Benthuysen – Gold; Elliot Herbst – Silver; Michael Popovici – Silver; Gigi Vierheller-Silver; Farrah Lee-Elabd – Bronze; and Jonathan Piskovatskov – Bronze.

Spring resident, Thow is 14 years old and attends the Ninth Grade Center at Oak Ridge High School. She fences three days a week at the Woodlands Alliance Fencing Academy location (27326 Robinson Rd., Suite 110, Conroe 77385) and two days at the Alliance Houston location (4141 Directors Row, Suite E, Houston 77092). click here for complete story