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
Bermuda Juniors Battle Hard at CASA Squash Championships
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Bermuda's promising young squash talents have begun their campaign at the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships in the Cayman Islands, with several players engaging in gruelling five-set thrillers on the opening day.
The prestigious tournament, which has brought together around 200 players from 24 countries across the region, immediately showcased its high-level competition.
In a remarkable display of resilience, Bermuda's Gabrielle Turchiaro emerged victorious in her second match in the Girls Under 19 Division. She defeated Jamaica's Elle Wilson in a captivating 35-minute battle that went the full five sets, with Turchiaro ultimately prevailing 11-6, 9-11, 6-11, 11-3, 11-7.
The Boys Under 17 Division also saw an epic five-set contest involving a Bermudian. However, on this occasion, it was a narrow defeat for Gaven Ramos, who went down to the Cayman Islands' Michael Schrah after a marathon 42-minute encounter. Schrah took the hard-fought match 11-3, 5-11, 14-12, 3-11, 14-16.
Adding to Bermuda's fighting spirit, Taylor Kyme secured a tough five-set victory in the Girls Under 13 Division. Kyme demonstrated composure to overcome Tehani Munroe from Guyana with a scoreline of 9-11, 11-5, 11-6, 8-11, 11-5.
These opening day results highlight the competitive nature of the Junior CASA Championships and the determination of Bermuda's rising squash stars as they battle for regional honours.
11 09 06 11 11 Gabrielle TURCHIARO defeated 06 11 11 03 07 Elle WILSON - Jamaica
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Bermuda Announce Strong Squad for CASA Championships
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Bermuda's next generation of squash talent is set to take to the international stage, with twenty junior players selected to represent the island at the 2025 Junior Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships. The prestigious tournament is scheduled to be held in the Cayman Islands from June 29th to July 5th.
This year's Junior CASA Championships promises to be the largest edition to date, with around 200 players from 24 countries across the region converging to compete. It's renowned as the biggest squash event in the Caribbean, known for its blend of high-level talent, fervent national pride, and an electric atmosphere that rivals professional circuits.
Bermuda's strong contingent comprises a robust boys' team featuring: Kaiden DeSilva, Mason Smith, Benjamin Sherratt, James Bigley, Michael Schrah, Owen Rosorea, William Frith, Rocco Adderley, Jonah Every, Hudson Ferris, Eli Carpol, Ethan Rosorea, and Andrew Cox. The girls' team is equally promising, made up of Taylor Kyme, Mckenna Kyme, Somers Stevenson, Olivia Sherratt, Rose Paulos, Tyler Komposch, and Gabrielle Turchiaro. These athletes will compete across the Under 11, 13, 15, 17, and 19 Age Groups.
The tournament unfolds in three dynamic stages: the Individual championships, where players vie for the title of #1 in the Caribbean; the fast-paced Doubles matchups; and the emotionally charged Teams event, where every point carries the weight of national pride.
Bermuda will be looking to make a significant impact across all disciplines, with this robust squad showcasing the depth of junior squash development on the island.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Carrick Exits Aftab Jawaid Memorial Open in First Round
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Bermuda's Taylor Carrick was back in action on the PSA Challenger Tour, competing in the $15,000 Men's Aftab Jawaid Memorial Open at the Houston Squash Club in Houston, Texas.
Carrick faced a challenging opening draw against Seif El-Shenawy from Egypt.
The match, a 21-minute battle, saw Carrick go down in straight sets. El-Shenawy secured the victory with set scores of 11-6, 11-2, and 12-10.
While the result means an early exit from the tournament for Carrick, competing on the PSA Challenger Tour consistently provides valuable experience against a diverse range of international opponents as he continues to develop his game on the professional circuit.
