The scales were tipped a good bit. We schedule these bouts because the teams are very good and challenging.

We have a very compact schedule, so we have to grow fast. But our team attitude and spirit are good, so we're going to be okay.

If everyone can finish in the top 10, we can place really well.

I sincerely believe she won. But given what she's gone through all year long, it's amazing that she was even in that position to begin with.

This was a big jump for a guy who fenced part-time last season.

Top to bottom, this is a very balanced team. We have great fencers in every event.