Sophomore Esther Bentolila started her fencing career at Scheck Hillel Community School when she was in third grade. What started as an after-school activity has turned into a lifelong passion. “She's either studying, fencing or sleeping,” said Esther's mom, Ronit. Two years ago, when she was 14, Esther won the National Championship gold medal. This remarkable win skyrocketed her fencing career and put her on the map as one of the top young fencers in the nation. Since that gold medal win, Esther continues to rank impressively. Recently, she won the silver medal at the Fencing World Cup in Germany, losing by just one point to a competitor from Russia. Selected as one of 20 girls from across...
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