The Bermuda Squash Association Club Championships for 2025 concluded with a dramatic night of finals at the Devonshire club, as both the Men's and Women's Open titles were claimed by the number two seeds in thrilling fashion.
The Men’s Open final delivered a classic five-setter, ultimately seeing the number one seed, Noah Browne, fall to the exceptional resilience of the number two seed, Anaya Smith.
Smith claimed his maiden Club Championship title by coming back from two sets down in a grueling 45-minute battle. The final scoreline was 9-11, 6-11, 12-10, 13-11, 11-8, highlighting the narrow margins in the decisive later sets.
Speaking after the momentous win, Smith admitted the physical and mental toll of the match: "Honestly, I'm just really happy. Like, I'm tired. I had to focus and dig deep mentally because I wanted to win this championship, so I'm just happy I was able to pull through and just bring my best".
He acknowledged the support from the crowd, adding, "Having everyone cheering for me was really great, and I'm just really happy. I obviously worked really hard, and it just paid off".
In the Women’s Open division, the final was decided in straight sets, but still saw an upset as the number two seed, Rachel Barnes, swept aside the top seed, Eilidh Franklin.
Barnes controlled the match from the outset, taking just 30 minutes to secure the title with a dominant 3-0 victory. The score was 11-8, 11-9, 11-5.
Following her win, Barnes thanked the community for the championship's success: "I just thank you to everyone that made this tournament what it was. Everyone logistically, the organizers, the club, coaches, members, it's my favourite tournament of the year, so thank you".
She also highlighted the strong competitive spirit in the women's game: "I really feel like there's five or six or seven people that could have won this tournament, and I'm pumped, but honestly, I have so much respect and so much pride for everyone that played so well".
The night cemented the triumphs of both number two seeds, Barnes and Smith, who were ultimately crowned the 2025 Club Champions.
The Bermuda Squash Association Club 2025 Championships reached a thrilling semi-final night at the Devonshire club, with the top seeds in the Men's and Women's Open divisions securing their spots in the final, though not without stern tests.
The Men's Open final will feature the top two seeds after both navigated their semi-final fixtures.
Number one seed Noah Browne was clinical in his approach, defeating D'vario Thompson 3-0 in just 21 minutes. Browne won in straight games with scores of 11-4, 11-6, and 11-9, showcasing his class and efficiency.
In the other semi-final, number two seed Anaya Smith had to fight back from a deficit to secure his place. Smith recovered after dropping the first set to defeat Kristian Muldoon 3-1 in a 26-minute battle. The final scores were 6-11, 11-6, 12-10, 11-2.
The Women's Open final will also pit the top two seeds against each other after a night of high-quality squash.
Number one seed Eilidh Franklin was swift and decisive, defeating Susie Howells in straight games (11-8, 11-6, 11-2) in a quick 17-minute contest.
The second semi-final was a more prolonged affair, with number two seed Rachel Barnes taking 32 minutes to overcome Abigail Brewer. Barnes secured the win 3-1, with scores of 11-8, 11-7, 8-11, 11-6.
The Men's B Semi-Finals were equally efficient. Both matches lasted exactly 22 minutes and both ended in straight-game victories.
Number one seed Owen Rosorea defeated Mason Smith 3-0, with a scoreline of 11-8, 11-9, 11-9. In the second B Semi-Final, number two seed Arun Kikkeri defeated Michael Schrah 11-6, 11-8, 11-8.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Five-Game Thrills Define Drama at Squash Championships
IslandStats.com
The Bermuda Squash Association Club 2025 Championships continued to provide high drama at the Devonshire club, with an astonishing six matches going the full five-game distance, highlighting the fierce competitiveness across the divisions.
The Men's B Division was particularly gripping, featuring two marathon contests. Tony Muldoon ultimately secured victory over Rocco Adderley in a back-and-forth encounter that saw two tense tie-breaks, with Muldoon prevailing 11-8, 11-3, 6-11, 14-16, 11-6. In the division's other five-game battle, Benjamin Sherratt edged out Shane White 11-3, 11-6, 9-11, 10-12, 11-7, after White fought back from two games down to force the decider.
In the Women's B Division, Kira Johnson maintained her composure to win a tense five-game affair against Asa Zuill, finishing 5-11, 11-9, 11-2, 3-11, 11-2.
The Men's Open Division match between Charles Riker and Benjamin Bramlett was heading for a climactic finish before injury intervened. The score was tied at two games apiece, and the fifth game was locked at 2-2 when Bramlett was forced to retire, handing the win to Riker.
The future of the sport also impressed, as the Junior Division supplied two more five-game thrillers. Roman Shaw defeated Zack McClure, and Rian Moloney overcame Theo Usher-Jones in demanding contests, both demonstrating the grit and stamina required to go the distance.
Men's Open
08 06 11 13 02 Charles Riker defeated 11 11 09 11 02 Benjamin Bramlett - Retired injured
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
IslandStats.com
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.
