Day five of the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Senior Championships in Guyana saw the focus remain firmly on the team competitions, with both the Bermuda Men's and Women’s teams securing dominant victories over strong regional opponents.
The Bermuda Men's team put in a strong performance to defeat Jamaica 11-6, securing wins in the top three matches to clinch the tie.
Micah Franklin continued his strong tournament form, defeating Jonathan Walker in straight sets (11-5, 13-11, 11-3). Taylor Carrick also secured a decisive straight-sets victory, defeating Ashante Smith 11-9, 11-7, 11-6. Noah Browne completed the dominant streak at the top of the lineup, winning his match against Dane Schwier 11-6, 11-4, 11-5. Despite losses from Anaya Smith (to Adam Ardito) and D'vario Thompson (to Tobias Levy), the early wins were enough to seal the tie for Bermuda.
The Bermuda Women’s team achieved a remarkable result, defeating Trinidad & Tobago 9-2, despite only fielding three players in the competition.
Melina Turk led the way with a straight-sets victory over Marie-Claire Barcant (11-8, 11-7, 11-9). Alex Furtado added a comprehensive straight-sets win against Catherine de Gannes-Martin (11-4, 11-3, 11-2). The most dramatic match saw Abigail Brewer secure the tie with a hard-fought five-set victory over Kimberley Farah (11-4, 11-3, 9-11, 6-11, 11-7), showcasing the team’s immense fighting spirit.
Both victories highlight the resilience and quality of the Bermuda squash contingent on the regional stage.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Bermuda Squash Teams Begin CASA Team Competitions
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Day four of the Caribbean Area Squash Association’s (CASA) Senior Championships in Guyana saw the focus shift to the team competitions, with the Bermuda Men's Veterans securing a dominant win while the Women's team faced expected challenges due to limited squad numbers.
The Bermuda Men's Team started their campaign emphatically with a dominant 12-0 win over Trinidad & Tobago. The victory saw strong performances across the board:
Taylor Carrick defeated Luc Davis 3-0 (11-5, 11-5, 11-5). Noah Browne defeated Joel Augustine 3-0 (11-3, 11-5, 11-4). Anaya Smith defeated Ross D'Juran 3-0 (11-4, 11-6, 11-6). D'vario Thompson closed out the win by defeating Peter Pirtheesingh 3-0 (11-7, 11-6, 11-5).
The Bermuda Men’s Veterans also had a spectacular start, securing a 9-0 clean sweep against the Cayman Islands. Stephen Smith (11-1, 11-2, 11-4), Hadleigh Farrer (11-3, 11-6, 11-5), and Peter Drury (11-5, 11-8, 11-1) all won their matches in straight sets.
However, the Men’s Veterans faced a tougher second fixture against Barbados, going down 9-3. Despite the team loss, Hadleigh Farrer pulled back points for Bermuda with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mark Gilkes (11-9, 8-11, 8-11, 11-9, 11-8), after Stephen Smith and Peter Drury had suffered defeats.
The Bermuda Women’s team, fielding only three players, faced a major hurdle in securing positive results against larger squads.
In their opening match against hosts Guyana, Bermuda went down 20-1. Bermuda’s solitary point was earned by Melina Turk, who won a set against Mary Fung-A-Fat, ultimately going down 3-1 (11-9, 6-11, 11-8, 11-7). Abigail Brewer lost 3-0 to Ashley Khalil, and Alex Furtado lost 3-0 to Kirsten Gomes.
The team then faced Barbados, suffering a heavy 15-0 defeat. Melina Turk lost 3-0 to Megan Best, Abigail Brewer fell 3-0 to Amanda Haywood, and Alex Furtado went down 3-0 to Eboni Atherley.
The women's team will continue to battle in the knowledge that securing points is challenging given their limited numbers.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
All-Bermuda Semi-Final Highlights Strong Showing at CASA
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Day Three of the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships in Guyana delivered a historic result for the Bermudian contingent with an all-Bermuda Men's Individual Semi-Final, followed by a medal-winning performance in the third-place play-off.
The highly anticipated Men's Individual Semi-Final saw two teammates, Micah Franklin and Taylor Carrick, face off for a spot in the final. Franklin proved the stronger player on the day, securing a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Carrick in 30 minutes. Franklin advanced with a scoreline of 11-9, 11-3, 11-1.
Despite the semi-final loss, Taylor Carrick rebounded immediately to secure a medal for Bermuda in the third/fourth place match. Carrick defeated the home player, Daniel Ince from Guyana, in straight sets with a decisive 3-0 win (11-5, 11-6, 11-8) in a 33-minute contest, claiming the bronze medal.
In the Final, Micah Franklin faced the formidable challenge of the number one seed, Khamal Cumberbatch from Barbados. Franklin put up a strong fight, taking a set off the favourite, but ultimately went down 3-1. Cumberbatch won the championship with scores of 11-5, 7-11, 11-4, 11-4.
The results, featuring an all-Bermuda semi-final and a bronze medal, capped a highly successful individual campaign for the Bermuda Men's team at the CASA Championships.
Monday, November 24, 2025
Bermuda Duo Clinch Thrilling Five-Set Wins in Championships
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The evening session on Day Two of the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships in Guyana proved a demanding but ultimately successful affair for Bermuda's top men, with both Taylor Carrick and Micah Franklin securing dramatic five-set victories to advance in the Individual Main Draw.
Taylor Carrick delivered the upset of the evening session, defeating the number two seed, Julian Jervis of the British Virgin Islands, in an intense 52-minute marathon.
Carrick showcased immense composure, twice coming from behind after Jervis had taken the lead in sets. The final score was 3-2 in favour of Carrick: 4-11, 11-5, 5-11, 11-9, 11-3. The victory over the higher-ranked opponent is a significant boost for the Bermudian contingent and secures Carrick's spot in the next round.
Not to be outdone, Micah Franklin was involved in an even longer and more gripping contest, battling through a grueling 55-minute match against Darien Benn.
Franklin traded sets with Benn throughout the contest, but in the decisive fifth set, he held his nerve to claim the victory 3-2. The scores highlight the razor-thin margins of the match: 9-11, 11-9, 11-4, 9-11, 13-11. Franklin's determination in the final moments of the fifth set ensures he also advances in the Men's Individual Main Draw.
Both wins underscore the fighting spirit and resilience of the Bermuda team as they compete against the region's best players in Georgetown.
In the Men's Individual Main Draw earlier in the day, Taylor Carrick secured a hard-fought victory over Alex Stewart of Barbados in a 40-minute battle. After dropping the first set, Carrick rallied to win 3-1 with scores of 5-11, 11-2, 11-8, 11-4.
Micah Franklin also advanced with a straight-sets win, defeating Guyana’s Samuel Ince-Carvalhal 3-0 in 36 minutes (11-7, 11-4, 11-7).
However, the local Guyanese players proved strong opponents. Club Champion Anaya Smith was defeated 3-0 by Daniel Ince (11-6, 11-2, 11-4) in a 26-minute match. Similarly, Noah Browne went down 3-0 to Guyana’s Jason-Ray Khalil (11-9, 11-3, 11-5) in 32 minutes.
In the Men's Individual Bracket 2 Division, D'vario Thompson bounced back from his opening day loss to secure a convincing 3-0 victory over Ethan Bulkan, also of Guyana, winning 11-9, 11-4, 11-7 in 24 minutes.
The Women's Individual draw saw Abigail Brewer face a major test against the number one seed, Megan Best, ultimately losing 3-0 with scores of 11-2, 11-0, 11-3.
In the Women's Individuals Bracket 2 Division, Alex Furtado had a busy day. She began strongly, defeating Andrea Tapiz in straight games 3-0 (11-2, 11-1, 11-4). However, Furtado then fell in her next match, going down 3-1 to Lara Conolly from the Cayman Islands (6-11, 13-11, 11-5, 11-7).
Bermuda will continue to compete in the various draws as the CASA Senior Championships progress.
Sunday, November 23, 2025
Bermuda Makes Strong Start at CASA Senior Championships
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The Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships got underway in Guyana, with the Bermuda contingent securing multiple victories in the Men's and Women's Individual action on the opening day.
The Bermudian men demonstrated strong early form, with three players securing straight-sets victories.
Fresh off his recent Club Championship win, Anaya Smith carried his momentum onto the international stage, cruising past Ross D'Juran with a commanding 3-0 win (11-2, 11-8, 11-2).
Veteran player Micah Franklin also started his tournament with a decisive victory, defeating Daniel Henderson 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-4).
Further ensuring Bermuda's dominance, Taylor Carrick delivered an equally comprehensive 3-0 win against Brandon de Montrichard of Trinidad, securing the victory with scores of 11-3, 11-2, 11-1.
The Bermuda men continued their positive momentum as Noah Browne overcame Zaki Williams in a tight four-set battle, winning 3-1 (11-9, 6-11, 11-9, 13-11). The only setback in the men's draw saw D'vario Thompson go down 3-0 to Darien Benn (11-4, 11-5, 11-2).
In the Women's Individual draw, Abigail Brewer secured a hard-fought opening victory, defeating Lara Conolly from the British Virgin Islands 3-1. Brewer showed resilience after dropping the second set, winning with scores of 11-7, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4.
However, Alex Furtado faced a tough challenge in her opener, going down 3-0 to Jade Pitcarin, also from the British Virgin Islands (11-2, 11-4, 11-8).
The strong showing on the opening day provides an excellent foundation for the Bermuda team as the individual championships progress.
