COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Vikings started the Hector Florencia era at the Ohio State Invitational on Saturday with open competition.
 
The men's side saw four athletes place in the top ten for the three combined events. Epee was the best weapon on the day with Reilly Jones placing third and Connor Lindow coming in eighth.
 
In foil, Nigel Copeland placed sixth and Simon Caisse came in ninth.
 
On the women's side, Anna Klimeno was the runner-up in the pee, and Steliana Strugar came in sixth for foil.
 
Foil – 48 Competitors
6. Nigel Copeland
19. Asher Harkins
21. Jack Miller
37. Matthew Seljan
 
Epee – 48 Competitors
3. Reilly Jones
8. Connor Lindow
11. Nolan Giovagnoli
14. William McDowell
16. Mohammad Qashou
20. Trent Chemezov
24. Ben Palladino
30. Adrian Rakotozafy
 
Saber – 47 Competitors
9. Simon Caisse
32. Jaden Gilliard
 
Epee – Elimination Rounds
Anna Klimenko – Runner-up
Rayllen Prafil Capaccio – Advanced to the Round 16
 
Foil
6. Steliana Strugar
12. Anna Quinn
17. Evelyn Malvestuto
 
Sabre
15. Aubrey Testroet
21. Samanatha Way