The Ward Melville fencing squad edged Centereach, 17-10, Feb. 3 to clinch the League II title and looks to maintain that momentum for the county finals.
Returning All-County and All-Long Island foilist Christopher Ancona, a senior, led the way for the Patriots, winning all three of his bouts as did sophomore épéeist William Lehr.
The win lifted the Patriots to a perfect 8-0 in league, 12-1 overall. The team then went on to a championship match play at Commack High School Feb. 5, where they won, 14-13.
