Three NCS Juniors Set Personal Bests at Philly Area Gold

Lucas Bitar battled through two five-game matches in the quarters and semis and reached his first Gold final yesterday at the Episcopal Academy Junior Gold in the Philadelphia area.

Indira Moshi took third place in the GU19 division.

Ali Mansi-Schmitt set a personal best 9th place finish at a BU13 Gold.

Playing in his first BU13 Gold, Zayd Mansi-Schmitt finished 11-12, a solid result in a strong draw.

Grinding through six matches, Arman Sana also set a personal best 17th place BU17 Gold finish, taking the final match 10, 8, 10.