ALM represented at Van Buskirk
February 29, 2004

HOUSTON, TX - Young Caddo Magnet Sophomore, Chris Gardner, served as the lone member of the Ark-La-Miss to travel to Rice University, the scene of the 2004 Van Buskirk Open. 

Gardner won all the ones he statistically should/could have and did quite well against the higher rated fencers and finishing pools mid-ground at 23rd place.  He went on to win his first direct elimination bout and lost his second to Stovall for a final place of 25th.   This event was rated a B2.