Squash Team Starts With Victories In Guyana
The Caribbean Area Squash Association [CASA] Senior Championships commenced in Guyana, with the Bermuda contingent securing multiple victories in the men’s and women’s individual action on the opening day of the tournament.
The Bermudian men demonstrated strong early form, with three players securing straight-sets victories.
Anaya Smith continued his recent run of strong play, defeating Ross D’Juran with a commanding 3-0 win, posting scores of 11-2, 11-8, 11-2. Veteran player Micah Franklin also started his tournament decisively, defeating Daniel Henderson 3-0 with scores of 11-7, 11-3, 11-4. Taylor Carrick delivered an equally comprehensive 3-0 win against Brandon de Montrichard of Trinidad, securing the victory with scores of 11-3, 11-2, 11-1.
The Bermuda men maintained their positive momentum as Noah Browne overcame Zaki Williams in a tight four-set battle, winning 3-1 with scores of 11-9, 6-11, 11-9, and 13-11. The only setback in the men’s draw saw D’vario Thompson fall 3-0 to Darien Benn, with scores of 11-4, 11-5, 11-2.
In the women’s individual draw, Abigail Brewer secured a hard-fought opening victory, defeating Lara Conolly from the British Virgin Islands 3-1. Brewer showed resilience after dropping the second set, winning with scores of 11-7, 8-11, 11-7, 11-4. Alex Furtado faced a tough challenge in her opener, falling 3-0 to Jade Pitcarin, also from the British Virgin Islands, with scores of 11-2, 11-4, 11-8.
