Squash Update
Vancouver Island Squash Tournament
On 16-18th October, the Senior Team players took part in the Vancouver Island Open at the Cedar Hill Squash Club in Victoria.
This was an adult tournament with some very good matches and closely contested competition. In the Mens' C Event, Andy L. narrowly lost to Ron S. who went on to defeat Krit K. for the consolation title. Shawnigan was proud of Justin M. who played very well to make it to the final of the B Event, a considerable feat for a student who is only in Grade 8 and who shows great potential for the future. Dorian L. had a very good tournament with some hard fought battles in the Men's A Division. Mention should be made of Shawnigan coach, Mike Johnson, who was also the coach of one of the finalists in the elite Mens' Open Division. His pupil, Chris J. from Seattle, has recently been accepted into a US Ivy League University on the basis of his excellent squash skills and academic ability.
Evergreen Tournament
Some of the top juniors in BC gathered at the Evergreen Club in Vancouver on the weekend of 23-25th October. Shawnigan sent a contingent over to compete, and had some excellent results. Justin M. once again played extremely well to win the Boys’ U17 Open division. He had some tough matches, but maintained his composure in tight situations and came through victorious in the final. Alex H. had some good victories in this division. Chris M. also did well to win the Boys’ U15 Open division. Andy L. turned the tables on Ron S. from last weekend and took the U19B title. Dorian L. was the runner-up in the U19 Open Consolation final, and Christien Q. acquitted himself well in the U19 Open. Thanks to coaches Mike Johnson and Ashley Clackson for their hard work with the players. Shawnigan is grateful to Brian McGaw for his squash experience and support of the team. Once again, the Leighton family were great supporters of the SLS players – thank you very much.
– Lynne Grass, Coach