The Bermuda Squash Association Club 2025 Championships are in full swing at the Devonshire club, with the Men’s and Women’s Open divisions seeing comfortable victories for the top seeds, while two lower-division battles went the full five-game distance.
In the Men's Open Division, the action saw two straight-sets victories. Noah Browne showed his class, defeating Charles Riker in three games: 11-9, 11-3, 11-5. Browne’s strong opening round performance signals his intent for the title.
He was joined in the next round by Anaya Smith, who also dispatched his opponent in straight sets. Smith overcame Alex Southern 11-9, 11-9, 11-3, though the first two games were tightly contested.
The Women's Open Division saw similar control. Eilidh Franklin progressed, defeating Alex Furtado 11-3, 11-5, 5-11, 11-1. Although Franklin dropped a game, she quickly reasserted her authority in the final frame to ensure the win. Elsewhere, Rachel Barnes secured a ruthless victory over Mckenna Kyme, conceding just two points across three games (11-1, 11-1, 11-0).
The excitement peaked in the lower divisions where two marathon matches went down to the wire.
In the Men's B Division, Mason Smith was pushed hard by Rocco Adderley. The pair traded games back and forth, but Smith secured the decisive fifth game to win 8-11, 11-4, 11-5, 8-11, 11-7.
The greatest comeback of the day belonged to Kleyon-Paul White in the Men's C Division. White found himself trailing Kevin Gillespie by two games, falling 7-11 and 8-11. However, demonstrating immense grit, White rallied to take the next three games in succession (11-9, 11-6, 11-8), completing a thrilling reverse sweep and booking his place in the next round.
07 08 11 11 11 Kleyon-Paul White defeated 11 11 09 06 08 Kevin Gillespie
11 11 16 Nik Bhola defeated 06 07 14 James Bigley
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Guyana Steps Up to Host Hurricane-Hit CASA Championships
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In a dramatic late-stage switch, Guyana has been confirmed as the new host for the upcoming Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships, stepping in with just two weeks' notice after Jamaica was forced to withdraw following a devastating hurricane.
The swift decision by the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) and CASA President, David Fernandes, ensures the event, originally postponed from August to avoid the Pan-American Championships, will proceed as scheduled from November 23rd to 30th.
Bermuda will send a formidable line-up to Guyana, eager to test themselves against the region's best. The hosts, Guyana, enter the competition as the reigning champions, having secured the overall team title for four consecutive years.
The Bermudian squad is as follows: Senior Men’s Division: Taylor Carrick, Micah Franklin, Noah Browne, Anaya Smith, and Dvario Thompson. Senior Women’s Team: Melina Turk, Abigail Brewer, and Alex Dillas. Men's Veterans: Stephen Smith (Men’s Open 40), Hadleigh Farrer (Men’s Open 50), and Peter Drury (Men’s Open 60). Women’s Veterans: Susie Howells (Women’s Open 40), Deborah Sagurs (Women’s Open 50), and Denise Kyme (Women’s Open 60).
In a notable gesture of regional solidarity, any surplus funds generated from hosting the championships in Guyana will be donated directly to support hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica.
The tournament is a crucial event, as the team competition serves as a qualifier for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Carrick Bows Out of Costa Rica Open in First Round
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Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick has exited the $15,000 Men's SACC Costa Rica Open 2025 after a tough first-round defeat in San Jose.
The event, which is part of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger Tour 10, is taking place at the Santa Ana Country Club, featuring a competitive international draw.
In his First Round battle, Carrick took on Cesar Segundo Corona from Mexico. Despite a highly competitive start, the Bermudian was ultimately defeated in straight sets: 13-11, 11-6, 11-3 in a match that lasted 35 minutes.
The 13-11 scoreline in the opening set indicates a tight initial battle, but the Mexican opponent proved too strong and consistent, accelerating away in the subsequent games. The loss brings an end to Carrick's campaign in Costa Rica.
The $15,000 SACC Costa Rica Open is one of the stops on the PSA Challenger Tour 10, a level of competition that is vital for Carrick to gain ranking points and experience against top international professionals.
Friday, November 07, 2025
Carrick Exits Kelowna Open After Straight-Sets Loss
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Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick has bowed out of the $9,000 Men's Kelowna Open 2025 in Canada after a straight-sets defeat in the second round at the Global Fitness and Racquet Centre.
Carrick, who had received a beneficial bye in the First Round, faced Bransten Ming from the United States of America in his opening match of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) Challenger Tour 9 event.
Unfortunately for the Bermudian, he was unable to find a consistent rhythm against his American opponent. Carrick went down in straight sets with a final score of 11-6, 11-2, 11-8 in a match that lasted 29 minutes.
The second-round defeat brings an end to Carrick's campaign at the Kelowna Open, marking a quick exit in a highly competitive PSA event featuring players from the world rankings. The Bermudian will now look ahead to his next tournament opportunity to build on his season performances.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Carrick's Gatineau Challenge Ends in Five-Set Thriller
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Unfortunately, the promising run of Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick in the $3,000 Men's La Classique Gatineau Challenger 2025 in Quebec, Canada, has come to an end, following a grueling five-set battle in the quarter-finals.
Carrick, who entered the tournament as the top seed and had advanced smoothly through his opening match, eventually bowed out after a 56-minute epic against local Canadian opponent Will Harris.
In a match that swung dramatically, Carrick initially appeared to be in complete control. He stormed into a two-sets-to-love lead, comfortably taking the first game 11-4, and then edging a tight second set 12-10. The Bermudian was just one set away from a semi-final berth.
However, Harris, spurred on by the home crowd, mounted a remarkable comeback. The Canadian dug deep to claim the third set 11-8, a crucial turning point. This shifted the momentum, and Harris then dominated the fourth set, winning it 11-2, completely levelling the match.
The deciding fifth set was a tense affair, with both players battling fiercely for every point. Ultimately, it was Harris who held his nerve in the crucial moments, clinching the final set 12-10 to complete a stunning turnaround and bring Carrick's tournament journey to an end.
