Bermuda Men Secure Bronze Medal & CAC Qualification
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A day after successfully achieving their primary goal of qualifying for the CAC Games, the Bermuda Men’s Squash team capped their successful campaign at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships by defeating Jamaica 12-2 to secure the Bronze Medal.
The third-place play-off match against Jamaica started with a tight battle, with Taylor Carrick needing all five games to secure the opening points for Bermuda. Carrick ultimately completed a thrilling 3-2 victory over Ashante Smith, with scores of 5-11, 11-9, 11-9, 3-11, and a decisive 12-10 in the final set.
Once the initial challenge was overcome, the Bermudian team asserted their dominance:
Noah Browne extended the lead, defeating Adam Ardito 3-0 with scores of 11-7, 11-1, 11-8, pushing Bermuda’s lead to 6-2.
Micah Franklin continued his strong tournament run, also winning 3-0 against Jonathan Walker 12-10, 11-8, 11-9.
Anaya Smith then closed out the match in convincing fashion, securing a straight-sets 3-0 win over Tobias Levy 11-2, 11-5, 11-7 to make the final team score 12-2.
The decisive victory confirms Bermuda's status as one of the top four nations in the region, bringing a successful conclusion to their individual and team competitions at the CASA Championships in Guyana.
Friday, November 28, 2025
Bermuda Secures CAC Games Spot Despite Semi-Final Loss
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The Bermuda Men’s Squash team achieved their primary objective at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Senior Championships by qualifying for the CAC Games, despite falling 10-7 to Guyana in the Bracket 1 Semi-Final.
Going into the Semi-Final, Bermuda knew they had already secured their spot in the highly coveted CAC Games. With regional powerhouses Barbados and Guyana already qualified, Bermuda needed to finish within the top four, a position guaranteed by reaching the Semi-Final stage of the tournament.
The Semi-Final clash against hosts Guyana proved to be a nail-biting encounter. Bermuda initially took the lead, going up 3-1 after Taylor Carrick defeated Sam Ince-Carvahal 3-1 (11-8, 9-11, 11-6, 11-5).
However, Guyana quickly leveled the score at 4-4 as Jason-Ray Khalil defeated Club Champion Anaya Smith 3-1 (11-7, 6-11, 11-7, 11-2).
Guyana then surged ahead, taking a 7-5 lead after Daniel Ince defeated Micah Franklin 3-1 (11-8, 11-2, 9-11, 11-7).
The hosts then clinched the tie after Shomari Wiltshire defeated Noah Browne in a dramatic five-set thriller. Browne fought hard, but Wiltshire ultimately secured the win 3-2 with scores of 7-11, 11-9, 2-11, 12-10, 11-1, extending the Guyana lead to 10-7.
With the defeat, Bermuda will now play for third and fourth place in the Men’s Tournament, but the mission was accomplished: they successfully advanced to the CAC Games.
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Bermuda Squash Teams Secure Impressive Victories
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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.
