Boston Fencing Club Earns Multiple Podium Finishes at April NAC

April NAC — April 24–27, 2026

Boston Fencing Club athletes delivered impressive performances at the 2026 Division I & Para Championships / April North American Cup (NAC) in Richmond, Virginia, competing against many of the nation's top fencers.

The club was highlighted by several podium finishes. Franklin Rea earned silver medals in both Vet-40 Men's Saber and Veteran Men's Saber, while Tony Escueta helped secure a bronze medal finish in Division I Team Men's Saber. Nisha Hild also contributed to a bronze medal finish in Division I Team Women's Saber.

Additional standout performances included top-20 finishes from Nina Sayles (16th, Division I Women's Saber), Nisha Hild (17th, Division I Women's Saber), Ranjani Hild (9th, Vet-40 Women's Saber), and Aziz Abdellahi (8th, Veteran Men's Saber).

The tournament showcased strong representation from Boston Fencing Club across veteran, junior, and Division I events. Congratulations to all of the athletes who competed and represented the club on the national stage.

Notable Results

• Franklin Rea — 2nd Place, Vet-40 Men's Saber

• Franklin Rea — 2nd Place, Veteran Men's Saber

• Tony Escueta — 3rd Place, Division I Team Men's Saber

• Nisha Hild — 3rd Place, Division I Team Women's Saber

• Aziz Abdellahi — 8th Place, Veteran Men's Saber

• Ranjani Hild — 9th Place, Vet-40 Women's Saber

• Nina Sayles — 16th Place, Division I Women's Saber

• Nisha Hild — 17th Place, Division I Women's Saber