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Wednesday, October 07, 2026
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Sherratt Topples Top Seed to claim Maiden US Junior Gold Crown
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Bermudian prospect Ben Sherratt produced a sensational run of form to capture the Boys' Under-13 title at the 2026 PVD Squash Junior Gold tournament in Providence, Rhode Island, stunning the top seed in the final.
The triumph marks Sherratt’s maiden title at US Junior Gold level and continues a stellar summer and autumn campaign for the Somersfield Academy student.
Sherratt demonstrated immense resilience in a gruelling five-game semi-final against third seed Yousuf Khalil. After clinching an epic opening game 16-14 and consolidating with an 11-6 win in the second, the young Bermudian was pegged back as Khalil claimed the third and fourth games 11-9 and 11-6.
Refusing to let the contest slip away, Sherratt regained his composure in the decider, dominating the front court to close out the match 11-5 and book his spot in the final.
Lining up against number one seed Muhammed Arshad Burki in the showpiece match, Sherratt carried that fighting spirit through another high-tempo battle.
He established early control to take the first two games 11-8 and 12-10. Burki struck back in the third, winning 11-4, but Sherratt held his nerve in a tight fourth game to seal an 11-9 victory and secure the championship 3-1.
The breakthrough victory in Rhode Island adds to an impressive list of overseas accolades for Sherratt in recent months.
In August, he claimed top honours at the Boston Squash Junior Silver and reached the podium with a third-place finish at the Detroit Summer Junior Gold, having taken silver at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Junior Championships in the British Virgin Islands in July.
Bermuda Squash Association Head of Squash Micah Franklin hailed the milestone victory as a significant achievement for the sport locally:
"We are thrilled to have Ben competing internationally on the US Junior Circuit, and even more thrilled to see him winning at that level," Franklin said. "This level of competition at such a young age is remarkable for such a small squash country like Bermuda. I’m excited to watch this next generation of squash players continue to grow and develop their games to become competitive on the world stage."
The haul of ranking points accumulated in Providence will significantly bolster Sherratt’s seeding for a busy winter on the international junior circuit.
The youngster has set his sights firmly on two premier global tournaments in December, targeting a top-four finish at the Canadian Junior Open and a top-16 finish at the US Junior Open.
Sherratt credited his progress to the guidance of coach Franklin, while also paying tribute to the adult members at the Bermuda Squash Racquets Association who regularly test him in sparring matches, as well as Somersfield Academy for backing his academic and rigorous training commitments.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Open Ville de Quebec Carrick Bows Out to Top Seed White
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Bermudian squash international Taylor Carrick has bowed out of the Men's Open Ville de Quebec after a straight-games defeat to Australian top seed Joseph White in the second round.
Carrick, who had battled through a testing 51-minute four-game opener against France's Clément Leperlier, was unable to derail the tournament favourite in a 33-minute contest in Quebec City.
White took control from the outset of the $9,000 PSA Challenger Tour event, dictating the tempo from the 'T' and capitalising on loose drives to pull away to a comfortable 11-3 opening game.
Carrick found his range in the second, engaging White in extended, physical rallies and testing the Australian’s movement into the front corners. Despite the improved display, White's consistency in the closing points proved decisive as he edged the frame 11-7.
The Bermudian fought hard to keep the match alive in the third, but White maintained a high court pace and forced crucial errors to wrap up an 11-6 victory and seal a 3-0 sweep.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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Carrick advances on Open Ville de Quebec PSA Challenger Tour
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Bermuda squash international Taylor Carrick mounted a resilient four-game fightback to see off France's Clément Leperlier in the opening round of the Men's Open Ville de Quebec.
Competing in the $9,000 PSA Challenger Tour event in Quebec City, Canada, Carrick survived an early scare before imposing his authority to seal a 3-1 victory after 51 minutes of absorbing court craft.
Leperlier edged a tightly contested opening game 11-9, capitalising on a couple of unforced errors from Carrick to seize the early momentum.
However, the Bermudian adjusted his tactics swiftly in the second. Dictating the pace from the 'T' and extending the rallies, Carrick pulled clear to level the contest with an emphatic 11-6 reply.
With the match delicately poised, Carrick maintained his ascendancy in the third, working his opponent into all four corners before closing out the game 11-7 to edge ahead.
Leperlier fought hard to force a decider in a physical fourth game, but Carrick's composure at the front of the court proved decisive. The Bermudian closed out an 11-8 win on his second match ball to book his place in the next round.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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PSA Challenger Tour Carrick Bows out of NASH Cup
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Bermuda squash international Taylor Carrick made an early exit from the prestigious NASH Cup after suffering a straight-sets defeat at the hands of Canada’s David Baillargeon.
Entering the $33,750 PSA Challenger Tour 30 event at the London Squash & Fitness Club, Carrick faced a formidable opening assignment against the home favourite and seeded Canadian.
Baillargeon imposed his authority early on, controlling the tempo and dominating the front court to take the opening game 11-6.
The Canadian then turned up the pressure in the second, restricting Carrick's attacking options and forcing errors to comfortably double his advantage with an 11-2 victory.
Despite Carrick's spirited efforts to prolong rallies in the third game, Baillargeon proved ruthless, closing out the contest 11-4 in a brisk 22-minute encounter to book his spot in the second round.
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Bermuda Mixed Doubles Fall in Championships
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Bermuda’s mixed doubles campaign at the XXVII Pan American Squash Championships came to an end following a straight-games defeat against high-calibre Mexican opposition in Asunción, Paraguay.
The Bermudian tandem of Taylor Carrick and Abigail Brewer took to the court to face the formidable pairing of Luz Sarahi Lopez Dominguez and Cesar Salazar.
Carrick and Brewer pushed their opponents hard in a competitive opening frame before the Mexican duo edged ahead to take the first game 11-8.
Building on that momentum, Lopez Dominguez and Salazar maintained control throughout the second game, closing out an 11-4 victory to seal a 2-0 match win and advance in the tournament.
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