Junior Squash Teams Face Tough Battles on CASA Day Six
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents continued their campaign on Day Six of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands, as the highly anticipated Team competition delivered a full day of matches. Both the Boys and Girls teams endured challenging encounters against strong regional rivals.
Boys' Team: Mixed Results Against Guyana and Jamaica
The Bermuda Boys team began the day against Guyana, ultimately going down 21-12 in points. The individual match results saw mixed fortunes for Bermuda. In the Boys Under 19 number one spot, Guyana’s Louis Da Silva defeated Andrew Cox 11-2, 11-4, 11-2. However, Bermuda’s Eli Carpol secured a win in the Boys Under 19 number two spot, defeating Shiloh Asregado 11-2, 9-11, 11-8, 11-9.
In the Boys Under 17 match, Bermuda’s Owen Rosorea continued his strong individual form, defeating Blake Edwards 11-4, 11-2, 11-9. The Boys Under 15 match-up saw Guyana’s Justin Ten Pow defeat individual gold medalist Mason Smith 11-2, 11-3, 11-9. The Boys Under 13 match went the distance, with Guyana’s Ethan Bulkan defeating Benjamin Sherratt in a five-set thriller: 4-11, 11-6, 6-11, 11-5, 11-3. In the Boys Under 11 match, Guyana’s Zion Hickerson defeated Kaiden DeSilva 11-3, 11-3, 11-6.
Later in the day, the Bermuda Boys rebounded to defeat Jamaica 21-10. Andrew Cox secured a dominant win in the Boys Under 13 number one spot, defeating Max Henzell 11-1, 11-2, 11-4. Eli Carpol also claimed a convincing victory in his Boys Under 19 number two spot match, defeating Cole Brown 11-1, 11-1, 11-1.
However, in the Boys Under 17 match, Owen Rosorea went down to Ethan Miller 11-3, 11-0, 11-0, and James Bigley fell in the Boys Under 15 match to Govind Venugopal 7-11, 1-7, 11-4, 12-10. Bermuda's Benjamin Sherratt continued his strong play, defeating Jaden Emery 11-3, 11-2, 11-3 in the Boys Under 13 match, and Kaiden DeSilva won his Boys Under 11 match by default.
Girls' Team Battles Against Barbados and Jamaica
The Girls team faced a tough challenge against Barbados, going down 30-3. Gabrielle Turchiaro fell to Barbados’ Eboni Atherley 11-1, 11-4, 11-2 in the Girls Under 19 number one spot. Tyler Komposch then went down in the Girls Under 19 number two spot, falling 11-6, 12-10, 12-10 to Sarrayah Yearwood.
Somers Stevenson pushed her opponent hard in the Girls Under 17 match that went five sets, eventually losing 4-11, 11-2, 11-6, 10-12, 17-15 to Lenna Hamati. In the Girls Under 15 match, Mckenna Kyme went down to Olivia Watts 6-11, 11-3, 11-6, 11-6, and Taylor Kyme fell in her Girls Under 13 match to Morgan Daniel 11-3, 11-6, 11-6.
The Bermuda Girls then faced Jamaica, ultimately falling 15-12 in points. In the Girls Under 19 number one spot, Mehar Trehan defeated Gabrielle Turchiaro 12-10, 11-5, 11-7, and Elle Wilson defeated Tyler Komposch 11-7, 11-5, 11-5 in the Girls Under 19 number two spot.
However, Bermuda saw wins from Somers Stevenson in her Girls Under 17 match, defeating Priya Stoddart 11-5, 11-9, 11-7, and Mckenna Kyme won her Girls Under 15 match, defeating Varenya Singh 11-3, 11-8, 11-1. The Girls Under 13 match was another five-setter, with Marley Price defeating Taylor Kyme 14-16, 11-4, 7-11, 11-5, 11-7.
The team competition continues to provide invaluable experience for Bermuda's junior squash players as they battle against the region's best.
Thursday, July 03, 2025
Junior Teams Face Tough Battles at Championships
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents continued their campaign on Day Five of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands, as the highly anticipated Team competition got underway. Unfortunately for Bermuda, both the Boys and Girls teams went down in their respective opening matches.
In the Boy's Team match-up, Trinidad proved too strong, defeating Bermuda 21-12 in points. The contest began with Trinidad taking an early lead as Seth Thong defeated Andrew Cox 11-3, 11-4, 11-4 in the Boys Under 19 Division number one spot. Trinidad further increased their advantage when Anthony Allum defeated Eli Carpol 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 in the Boys Under 19 Division number two match.
Bermuda managed to get on the scoreboard in the Boys Under 17 Division match, with Owen Rosorea defeating Matteo Felician 9-11, 11-7, 11-9, 11-5 in a hard-fought encounter. However, Trinidad would extend their lead in the Boys Under 15 Division as Ross D'Juran defeated individual gold medalist Mason Smith 11-2, 11-3, 11-4. Bermuda's Benjamin Sherratt secured another win for the island, defeating Vithala Chattergoon 11-3, 11-5, 11-7 in the Boys Under 13 Division. The Boys Under 11 Division match went the distance, with Trinidad’s Evan Ghuran narrowly defeating Kaiden DeSilva 9-11, 11-6, 11-7, 8-11, 11-7.
The Girls team faced an even tougher challenge, falling 30-3 to a strong Barbados squad. Barbados took the lead in the Girls Under 19 Division number one spot, as Gabrielle Turchiaro went down to Eboni Atherley 11-1, 11-4, 11-2. Tyler Komposch then went down in the Girls Under 19 Division number two spot, falling 11-6, 12-10, 12-10 to Sarrayah Yearwood.
Barbados’ Lenna Hamati was taken to the wire by Somers Stevenson in the Girls Under 17 Division match, eventually winning a tight contest 4-11, 11-2, 11-6, 10-12, 17-15. In the Girls Under 15 Division, Mckenna Kyme went down to Olivia Watts 6-11, 11-3, 11-6, 11-6. Finally, Taylor Kyme went down in her Girls Under 13 Division match to Morgan Daniel 11-3, 11-6, 11-6.
While both teams faced initial defeats in the team competition, the individual wins for Rosorea and Sherratt in the boys' division highlight Bermuda's continued competitive spirit. The team competition promises more intense battles as the championships continue, providing invaluable experience for these young athletes.
Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Bermuda Juniors Reach CASA Doubles Semi-Finals
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents continued their impressive campaign on Day Four of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands, as the pairs competition got underway. Several Bermudian duos battled fiercely, reaching the semi-final stages in both boys' and girls' doubles.
In the Boys Doubles, the Bermudian pairing of Andrew Cox and Ethan Rosorea made a strong start. They secured a confident 11-7, 11-7 victory over Ben Shepherd and Dominic Wilson from Barbados in their First Round match. However, their run to the final was halted in the Semi-Finals, where they fell to Daniel Henderson and Oliver Henderson from the British Virgin Islands with scores of 11-4, 11-6.
Meanwhile, in the Girls Doubles Division, the Bermudian duo of Tyler Komposch and Gabrielle Turchiaro also showed their prowess. They advanced by defeating Sienna Scarpa and Kaylee Pierre from the host nation, Cayman Islands, in a convincing 11-3, 11-1 performance. Their journey also led them to the Semi-Finals, where they faced a formidable challenge from the number one seeds, Sanjana Nallapati and Mehar Trehan from Jamaica. Despite a strong effort, Komposch and Turchiaro ultimately went down 11-4, 11-9.
In the Mixed Doubles Division, the pairing of Rose Paulos and Eli Carpol faced a tough opening match. They went down to Brodey McComb and Milanna Lamontagne from the Cayman Islands with a score of 11-7, 11-4.
While gold eluded them in the doubles events today, the progress of these Bermudian pairs into the semi-finals across multiple categories underscores the significant development within the island's junior squash program. These results follow a highly successful Day Three for Bermuda in the individual competitions, where the island secured four medals, including a gold for Mason Smith in the Under 13 Boys' category. The team competition will now take center stage as the championships continue.
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Bermuda Juniors Win Medals in CASA Championships
Mason Smith (L)
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents have delivered an impressive haul of four medals on Day Three of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands. This strong performance has finally garnered attention from the local print media, following earlier reports by IslandStats.com highlighting the youngsters' progression to the medal rounds.
Leading the charge was Mason Smith, who was crowned the Under 13 Boys Champion. Smith delivered a dominant performance, securing a straight-sets victory over Ethan Bulkan from Guyana with scores of 11-8, 11-7, 11-5 in a 22-minute final, showcasing his control and maturity beyond his years.
In the same division, Benjamin Sherratt secured a Bronze Medal for Bermuda, defeating Finn Graham from Barbados 11-4, 11-5, 11-7 in a swift 19-minute battle, highlighting the depth of Bermudian talent in the Under 13 category.
Bermuda also claimed a medal in the Under 17 Boys Division, where Owen Rosorea won a Bronze Medal after an all-Bermuda match. Rosorea defeated his teammate William Frith 11-6, 11-8, 8-11, 11-7 in a 28-minute encounter, a testament to the healthy internal competition within the squad.
In the Under 17 Girls 3/4 Playoff, Somers Stevenson battled hard but ultimately went down 11-7, 11-2, 11-6 to Josie Thong from Trinidad, narrowly missing out on a medal.
However, the medal haul continued in the Under 19 Girls Division, where Gabrielle Turchiaro secured a Bronze Medal. Turchiaro defeated Sanjana Nallapati from Jamaica in an 18-minute match-up, winning convincingly 11-3, 11-8, 11-6.
These medal-winning performances underscore the significant progress being made in junior squash development in Bermuda. The young athletes are not only competing, but consistently reaching the podium against strong regional competition, boding well for the future of the sport on the island.
Monday, June 30, 2025
Bermuda Juniors Impress on Day Two of Championships
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents were back in action today for Day Two of the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands, delivering a mix of dominant wins and thrilling five-set battles.
In the Boys Under 13 Division, top seed Mason Smith showcased his class, advancing confidently to the Final after a swift 16-minute victory over Finn Graham from Barbados in their semi-final clash.
The youngest Bermudians on court also provided an exciting all-island match-up. In the Under 11 Boys Division, William Frith defeated Jonah Every 11-4, 11-1, 11-6 in a 17-minute contest, demonstrating the depth of talent emerging from Bermuda.
The Under 19 Boys Bracket 2 saw Trinidad's Nicholas Lequay involved in two gruelling five-set encounters against Bermudian players. First, Lequay edged Eli Carpol in a marathon 43-minute battle, prevailing 4-11, 11-4, 11-7, 5-11, 11-8. He then survived another intense contest, defeating Andrew Cox 11-6, 8-11, 9-11, 11-6, 14-12 in a match that lasted 44 minutes.
In the Under 19 Girls Bracket 2 Division, Tyler Komposch was involved in two back-to-back five-set thrillers. She first secured a hard-fought victory over Sarrayah Yearwood from Barbados, winning 2-11, 13-11, 7-11, 11-7, 11-9 in 36 minutes. However, Komposch then went down to Jamaica's Elli Wilson in another 35-minute five-setter, with Wilson taking the match 11-3, 8-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-3.
These results highlight the competitive spirit and developing skills of Bermuda's junior squash players as they continue their pursuit of regional honours at the CASA Championships.
Day Two Main Draw Results
Under 13 Boy's Semi-Finals
11 11 11 Mason Smith defeated 05 03 04 Finn Graham - Barbados
