Samantha Maryash

Samantha Maryash
sabre
University of North Carolina Fencing
ACC Championships
Cameron Indoor Stadium
Durham, NC
Saturday, February 21, 2026

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Position:
Sabre
Height:
5-1
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Merrick, N.Y.
High School:
John F. Kennedy

2025-26 Season (Freshman):
Notched a third-place finish at the Coach Nikki Franke Classic... Made her college debut with a flawless performance (3-0) against No. 8 Duke... Posted two wins against No. 6 Ohio State, Wayne State and Cleveland State while also sweeping No. 5 Northwestern at the Elite Invitational... Competed at the Junior Olympics... Notched a 6-0 record at the JHU Invite... Notched a win against Boston College and No. 10 Penn State at the Miller Invitational... Finished in seventh at the ACC Championships and also fenced in the team competition... Qualified for the 2026 NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional in women's sabre...

Personal: From Merrick, N.Y.… Parents are Valeria and Gary Maryash… Sister is Madelyn... Two top-16 finishes at the national championships... Played basketball in high school... Has played the flute since the 3rd grade.