Bermuda’s Junior Squash CASA Championships Round-Up
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents have concluded their impressive campaign at the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands.
The island's contingent delivered a strong performance in both individual and team events, securing a notable haul of four individual medals and seeing both the Boys and Girls teams ultimately finishing in a respectable fifth and sixth place in the highly anticipated team competition.
The individual championships were a particular highlight for Bermuda. Leading the charge was Mason Smith, who was crowned the Under 13 Boys Champion, securing a Gold Medal after a dominant straight-sets victory.
The medal count continued with three Bronze Medal performances: Benjamin Sherratt secured a Bronze Medal in the Boys Under 13 division. Owen Rosorea also claimed a Bronze Medal in the Boys Under 17 category. And Gabrielle Turchiaro earned a Bronze Medal in the Under 19 Girls division.
While both the Boys and Girls teams faced tough competition in their respective team events, ultimately finishing fifth, their collective effort and the individual successes underscore the significant progress being made in junior squash development in Bermuda.
The young athletes not only competed fiercely but consistently reached the podium against strong regional competition, boding well for the future of the sport on the island.
Saturday, July 05, 2025
Junior Squash Teams Finish 5th & 6th at CASA Championships
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents have concluded their campaign at the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands, with both the Boys and Girls teams ultimately finishing in a respectable fifth and sixth place in the highly anticipated team competition.
The final day saw both Bermudian squads in action, battling for their ultimate team positions after a challenging week of individual and doubles play.
Boys' Team Secures Fifth Place
The Bermuda Boys team defeated the Cayman Islands by a score of 21-11 in their 5th-8th place playoff match. Individual wins were secured by:
Kaiden DeSilva who won his Boys Under 11 match 11-7, 11-9, 11-5 against Chad Franklin.
Benjamin Sherratt who won his Boys Under 13 match against Bodhi Philp 11-3, 11-4, 11-3.
Owen Rosorea who won his Boys Under 17 match against Charlie Makin 13-11, 3-11, 11-6, 11-3.
Eli Carpol who defeated Gaven Ramos in the Boy’s Under 19 number two spot 11-2, 11-2, 11-2.
Despite individual losses from Mason Smith (U15) and Andrew Cox (U19 #1), the combined effort secured the win.
Bermuda then faced the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in the fifth-place match, securing a dominant 20-10 victory. Key wins came from:
Kaiden DeSilva (U11: 11-9, 13-11, 11-4 vs. Toby Evans).
Benjamin Sherratt (U13: 11-6, 11-3, 11-6 vs. Ian Cruikshank).
Mason Smith (U15: 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 vs. Ethan Mohamed).
Owen Rosorea (U17: 11-2, 11-4, 11-5 vs. Jakob Noblett).
Individual losses to Daniel Henderson and Oliver Henderson in the Boys Under 19 divisions did not prevent the team from clinching fifth.
Girls' Team Finishes Fifth After Close Battles
The Bermuda Girls team concluded their campaign with a 17-17 draw against Trinidad, a testament to their fighting spirit.
Gabrielle Turchiaro won her Girls Under 19 number one spot match 11-4, 11-3, 11-2 against Elise Mathura.
Tyler Komposch won her Girls Under 19 number two spot match against Saanvi Chattergoon 11-8, 11-5, 12-10.
Mckenna Kyme won her Girls Under 15 match in a hard-fought five-setter against Aaniyah Ramdeen (8-11, 7-11, 12-10, 11-3, 11-4).
Individual losses to Josie Thong (U17), Gia Ghuran (U13), and Marley Price (U13) led to the drawn team score.
In their final match, the Bermuda Girls went down 20-10 to the host Cayman Islands.
Rose Paulos won the Girls Under 19 number two spot match against Milana Thompson 11-1, 12-10, 11-3.
Somers Stevenson won her Girls Under 17 Division match by default.
Despite losses from Gabrielle Turchiaro (U19), Mckenna Kyme (U15), and Taylor Kyme (U13), the team’s overall performance saw them secure fifth.
Bermuda's strong contingent demonstrated significant progress throughout the championships, securing individual medals and showcasing competitive spirit in the team events against tough regional opposition, boding well for the future of squash on the island.
Friday, July 04, 2025
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.
