Elias Kaba wins bronze at 9-State Fencing Cup in CT

Elias Kaba from Seekonk showcased his fencing skills by winning bronze in Y-14 Men’s Epee at the regional, 9-State Fencing Cup tournament held October 19-20, 2024, at the Chelsea Piers Athletic Club in Stamford, CT. The Y-14 event restricted athletes to those aged 14 years old and under. Pool competition started the tournament. Elias won five of his six initial bouts, a favorable enough result to earn a bye in the succeeding round of direct elimination and a rank of 14 out of 70 total fencers. He was victorious in the ensuing four DE bouts, three of the four quite close with scores of 15-12, 15-13, and 15-13. Elias advanced to the semifinal round where his competition ended, though not his rewards. He began the tournament with a national rating of “D” earned in 2024; the 3rd place win boosted his rating to a “C.” National ratings range from “A” at the highest to “E.” Elias is an member of the Rhode Island Fencing Academy & Club (RIFAC) located in E. Providence, RI. He trains under the supervision of head coach Jeff Mooney and the RIFAC epee coaching staff.