Boston Fencing Club Competes at February NAC in Cincinnati

February NAC — February 12–15, 2026 Boston Fencing Club athletes competed at the 2026 February North American Cup (NAC) at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, facing strong fields across Division I, Junior, and Veteran events.

The weekend featured several standout performances from BFC athletes across multiple weapons and age categories. In Veteran Men's Saber, Franklin Rea earned a gold medal finish, while Aziz Abdellahi secured a bronze medal and also earned a C26 classification.

In Division I Men's Saber, Tony Escueta delivered a strong performance finishing 11th, while Jaden Callahan placed 17th in a competitive national field of over 200 fencers. In Division I Women's Saber, Nina Sayles led the BFC results with a 27th-place finish.

Additional strong results came from Arya Chavan, who placed 11th in Junior Women's Saber and 59th in Division I Women's Saber, and Jason Bae, who finished 51st in Junior Men's Saber.

Boston Fencing Club was proud to be represented across all levels of competition, with athletes gaining valuable national experience and continuing to build momentum throughout the season. Notable Results

• Franklin Rea — 1st Place, Veteran Men's Saber

• Aziz Abdellahi — 2nd Place, Veteran Men's Saber

• Tony Escueta — 11th Place, Division I Men's Saber

• Jaden Callahan — 17th Place, Division I Men's Saber

• Nina Sayles — 27th Place, Division I Women's Saber

• Arya Chavan — 11th Place, Junior Women's Saber

• Jason Bae — 51st Place, Junior Men's Saber