Bermuda's squash players had a challenging day in the doubles competitions at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil, with all three of their teams exiting the tournament in the Round of 16.
In the Men's Doubles, the Bermudian pair of Micah Franklin and Noah Browne were defeated in straight games by Paraguay's Damian Casarino and Francesco Marcantonio, with a final score of 11-9, 11-3.
The Women's Doubles team of Rachel Barnes and Sydney Wallace also went down in straight games, losing 11-7, 11-2 to Fiorella Gatti and Lujan Palacios, also from Paraguay.
In the Mixed Doubles Round of 16, Abigail Brewer and Anaya Smith faced a tough task against Peru's Luciana Castillo and Diego Elias, ultimately falling in straight games, 11-5, 11-3.
Despite the defeats, the Bermudian teams will take away valuable experience from competing against some of the top squash talent in the Americas, as they continue to build for future international competitions.
Monday, August 25, 2025
Bermuda Women Fall to Cayman at Pan Am Championship
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Bermuda's Women's Squash team faced another tough test at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil, as they went down 2-0 to the Cayman Islands in their second team match. The defeat follows their opening match loss to the United States of America.
Abigail Brewer was first on the court for Bermuda, putting in a spirited performance against the Cayman Islands' Jade Pitcairn. Brewer started brightly, winning the first game 11-7. However, Pitcairn regrouped and showed her resilience, taking the next three games 11-8, 11-6, and 11-7 to win the match in four sets. The battle lasted 28 minutes.
Next up was Charlotte Toogood, who faced Kali Maclean. In a 22-minute battle, Maclean proved to be too strong, winning in straight sets with a final score of 11-6, 11-4, 13-11.
With the Cayman Islands securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie, the third match between Bermuda's Rachel Barnes and Emma Turnbull was not played. The team will be looking to learn from these experiences and prepare for their remaining matches in the championship.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Bermuda Women Fall to USA at Pan Am Squash Championship
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Bermuda's Women's Squash team faced a tough challenge in their opening team match at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship in Brazil, ultimately falling to a strong United States of America side.
The first match of the tie saw Abigail Brewer take on Caroline Fouts. Despite a spirited effort, Brewer was defeated in three straight games, 11-0, 11-3, 11-1, in a 16-minute battle.
Following that, Rachel Barnes stepped onto the court to face Riya Navani. Barnes also went down in straight games, 11-3, 11-2, 11-5, in a 15-minute encounter.
With the USA having already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the tie, the third match between Bermuda's Charlotte Toogood and the USA's Laila Sedky was not played.
The team will be looking to regroup and bounce back in their upcoming matches as they continue their campaign in the championship.
Saturday, August 23, 2025
Carrick Injury Ends Bermuda's Team Squash Campaign
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Bermuda's Men's team has been knocked out of the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship after a tough 2-0 defeat to El Salvador, a result compounded by an injury to player Taylor Carrick.
The team competition got off to a thrilling start in Rio de Janeiro with a five-set battle between Bermuda's Noah Browne and El Salvador's Emerson Rodrigo Rivera. In a match that lasted 47 minutes, Browne fought back from a game down to take a 2-1 lead, but Rivera ultimately clawed his way back, winning the final two games in a back-and-forth battle, 13-11, to claim the point.
The second match saw Taylor Carrick take to the court, but his game was halted prematurely. He was already trailing 2-0 in games and was down 8-2 in the third when he suffered an arm injury and was unable to continue.
With Carrick forced to retire, the match was awarded to El Salvador, ending Bermuda's journey in the men's team competition. The result is a disappointing end for a team that has shown flashes of brilliance in the tournament.
Friday, August 22, 2025
Bermuda Squash Players Bow Out in Brazil
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Bermuda's campaign in the singles competition at the XXVI Pan American Squash Championship came to a close on Day Two, as both Sydney Wallace and Noah Browne were defeated in their respective Round of 16 matches in Rio de Janeiro.
After a strong showing on the opening day, Wallace was unable to replicate her form in the Women's Singles Main Draw. She went down in straight games to Margot Prow of Barbados, losing 11-5, 11-6, 11-0.
In the Men's Singles Parallel Division, Noah Browne also faced a tough challenge in his Round of 16 match. He was defeated in straight games by Argentina's Miguel Pujol, with the final score reading 11-3, 11-6, 11-6.
With both players now eliminated from the singles competition, the Bermudian team will now shift its focus to the upcoming doubles and team events, where they will look to make their mark on the championship.
