En Garde
Peters Township High School Fencing Club celebrates a winning season.
BY NICOLE TAFE
For the fencers of Peters Township High School, success isn’ t just about mastering the blade— it’ s about commitment, community and camaraderie. Founded in 2009 by Becky Bowman, the Peters Township High School Fencing Club has grown into a thriving program, turning out competitive athletes and dedicated teammates year after year.
Led by head coach Elmira Ioultchieva and assistant coach Tim Yultchiev, the club now supports 15 to 20 athletes each season. This spring, the team celebrated a standout performance in the 2025 Pittsburgh Interscholastic Fencing Association( PIFA) Epee competitions, with Peters Township’ s Boys Team 1 earning first place and Boys Team 2 clinching second— a rare and impressive feat for one school. The Girls Team 1 also brought home second place honors, just behind Mt. Lebanon.
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