This season, Michael became eligible to compete
in mixed foil and senior Men's Foil events. He has already
 participated in the Cougar Call to Arms, Longhorn
 Open, Bobcat Open, Hamilton Memorial, Austin
 Challenge, and Battle on the Bayou. Thomas
 went to the same tournaments, but he was ineligible
 for everything except Y12 mixed foil at the Bobcat.
 Before turning 13, Michael earned his C rating by
winning the Call to Arms. Michael then came in
third at the Hamilton Memorial in San Marcos,
 a B1 event. (In the semifinal, Michael's foil broke
 when he was ahead 10-4. He missed the gold medal
bout by one touch.) . Most recently Michael placed second
 at the Battle on the Bayou. Also at the Battle on the Bayou,
 Sarah Followill, Denes Marton, and Michael formed a team
of 13 year olds (in fencing age, at least). It placed second
 in the team foil competition.  Thomas (age 10) took
the 2nd place trophy in the Bobcat's Y12 event. Thomas had a wonderful start for the season, with a number one national ranking for Youth-10 Men's Foil. On November 18th and 19th, he won two first place awards (Youth-10 and Youth-12 Men's Foil) at the Houston Regional Youth Circuit tournament. Michael and Thomas are happy about their good results, and they having a great time training and fencing.