University of North Carolina Athletics
2025-26 Fencing Roster
Samantha Maryash
- 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...
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.
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...
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.
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