Haverford College Fencing

July 16, 2007
Chris Spencer Named Haverford College Fencing Coach

Haverford College is pleased to announce Chris Spencer as its new head men’s and women’s fencing coach. Most recently head coach at Mount Holyoke College, Spencer becomes just the fourth mentor in the 75-year history of Haverford's varsity fencing program. He inherits the Fords' successful tradition created by coaches Henri Gordon (1932-82), Jim Murray (1982-2001) and David Littell (2001-07). more...

May 2, 2007
Littell Resigns as Haverford Fencing Coach

Haverford head men’s and women’s fencing coach Dave Littell has announced his resignation as head coach of both fencing teams effective June 30, 2007. This winter, Littell led the women’s fencing team to a third-place tie -- its best finish ever -- at the 79th National Intercollegiate Womens Fencing Association Championships and coached the men’s fencers to a 2007 Middle Atlantic Collegiate Fencing Association (MACFA) team championship, the third in program history. In 2003-04, Littell coached the Fords to their first MACFA Championship since 1983. more...

March 11, 2007
Fords End Season With strong NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional Showing

Haverford had an excellent showing in the very tough NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South regional qualifying tournament which included division I opponents such as Penn State, Rutgers, Duke, North Carolina, Penn, and Princeton. Senior Woden Kusner medalled, placing 6th in men's foil. more...

March 5, 2007
Haverford Women Soar to Best Finish Ever at NIWFA Championship

The Haverford women fencers finished tied for third - its best finish ever - at the 79th NIWFA fencing championships at Smith College in Amherst Mass. on Saturday, March 3. The tournament field was quite large and included 18 teams. Sabre and Epee shared bragging rights for the best weapon result, each placing third in their respective weapons. more...