May SJCC

Sabio Fencing Academy’s Hayden Cheong delivered an outstanding performance at the May SJCC, earning 3rd place out of 114 fencers in Junior Men’s Saber 🥉🔥

Entering the event as the #2 seed, Hayden dominated the pool round with a perfect record, showcasing control and consistency with decisive victories. He carried that momentum into direct eliminations, battling through a highly competitive field that included multiple A-rated opponents.

In the tableau, Hayden secured strong wins over Lucas Zhao (15–12), Jacob Meyerson (15–8), and Maksymilian Skarbonkiewicz (15–11), before delivering a commanding 15–7 victory in the quarterfinals. His run ultimately ended in a hard-fought semifinal bout against Jeein Joo.

Finishing on the podium in a deep national field, Hayden’s result highlights his continued growth and ability to perform under pressure at the highest level 💪

Pool William Zhou W 5–2
Pool David Wong W 5–1
Pool Shawn Chen W 5–1
Pool Andrew Brown W 5–0
Pool Brandon Lee W 5–1
Pool Alexander Kania W 5–3

T64 Lucas Zhao W 15–12
T32 Jacob Meyerson W 15–8
T16 Maksymilian Skarbonkiewicz W 15–11
T8 William Yan W 15–7
T4 Jeein Joo L 12–15