Island Games Day 3 Bermuda First Medals & Course Record
Sienna Mosquera
IslandStats.com
Day three of the Island Games in Orkney proved to be a landmark occasion for Bermuda, as the island nation secured its first medals of the competition in Squash, alongside a record-breaking performance on the golf course.
Squash Delivers First Medals
Bermuda's medal drought ended on the squash courts, where Taylor Carrick delivered a commendable performance to claim the Silver Medal in the Men's Singles event. Carrick battled valiantly in the final but ultimately went down to Orkney's Finlay Scott in a tight contest, with scores of 12-10, 11-5, 11-9. This silver marks a significant achievement and sets a positive tone for Bermuda's medal aspirations.
Golfers Shine with Record-Breaking Round
The golf course witnessed a truly exceptional day for Bermuda, particularly in the Ladies Individual event. Sienna Mosquera etched her name into the Island Games record books by firing a sensational second-round 65, breaking the previous course record of 67. Her outstanding play propelled her into a tie for 1st place overall with a two-round total of 147.
In the Ladies Individual standings, Katrin Burnie is T15th with a total of 166 (after a second-round 76), Morgan Lightbourne moved up to 17th with 167 (after a second-round 76), and Tracy Burgess is T22nd with 172 (after a second-round 81). The combined Bermuda Women's team now sits impressively in 3rd place with a score of 479.
For the Men's Individual event, Jarryd Dillas shot a second-round 74 to be T14th at 145. Damian Palanyandi is T20th after his second-round 78, ending the day with a score of 149. Jamie Macmillan holds the 39th position with a second-round 73 for a total of 158, while Jevon Roberts is T40th after a second-round 78, currently on 159. The combined Men's Team is in 7th place with a score of 448.
Football Teams Maintain Unbeaten Records
Bermuda's football teams continued their strong runs. The Women's National Football team remained undefeated, securing a comfortable 2-0 victory over Shetland Islands. Jahni Simmons was the hero, scoring both goals for Bermuda.
The Bermuda Men's Under 23 team also maintained their unbeaten record, fighting back from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Ynys Môn. Mason Christian initiated the comeback with a goal in the 22nd minute, before Jakeem Jennings dramatically equalised in the first minute of stoppage time to snatch a crucial point.
Badminton Sees Mixed Fortunes
In Badminton, the Men's Singles saw progress for some Bermudian players. In the Round of 64, Aaron Simmons defeated Alexander Priestley from Cayman Islands 21-11, 21-11, while Daljeet Singh Gadiwale overcame Sion Matthews from Ynys Môn in a thrilling three-setter, 21-23, 21-19, 21-11.
However, in the Round of 32, Simmons continued his winning ways, defeating Eban Jones from Ynys Môn 21-17, 21-13. Daljeet Singh Gadiwale's run came to an end, as he went down to Tommy Cheng from Isle of Man 21-15, 21-11.
The Women's Singles Round of 64 saw both Bermudian representatives exit the competition. Somers Stevenson went down to Carys Batiste from Guernsey 21-8, 21-7, and Emma Moran-Lee was defeated by Jay Webber, also from Guernsey, 21-11, 21-19.
Track & Field Action
On the track, Jake Brislane represented Bermuda in the Men's 1,500m final, clocking a time of 3:59.63 to finish in 5th place.
Lawn Bowls Battles
In Lawn Bowls Men's Singles action, David Leach secured a 2-0 victory over Terry Condie from Western Isles but then faced a tough challenge, falling 2-0 to Neil Anderson from Orkney.
In the Women's Singles, Judith Barton experienced a challenging day, going down 2-1 to Bronze medallist Daphne Arthur-Almond from the Falkland Islands, and subsequently falling 2-1 to Rosemary Ogier from Guernsey.
