Wiltshire, Cadogan star as Woodpecker junior ends

THE final day of the Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash Championships played out on Sunday at the Georgetown Club. After a long week of matches, excited athletes and well-wishers were ready to be part of the crowning of the Junior National Champions and to see if the favourites would reign, or if any under ranked contenders would come through for surprise wins.

Once a prominent figure during these tournaments, Nyron Joseph has transitioned into a significant member of the organizing team; working tirelessly this week to support the smooth running of the championships. Along with Taylor Fernandes, they are two examples of seniors giving back to their fraternity since out-growing their junior status. Both were on hand to witness many of their own students giving their performances of the season.

In the younger categories, the Fernandes sisters–Christiana and Paige–won their under-11 and under-13 categories respectively. The under 15 girls was a highly competitive category and as always, the final game between Kirsten Gomes and Abosaide Cadagon was well attended. Spectators were treated to the anticipated battle which began with Cadogan stamping her mark early for an 11/5 win. Gomes fought back to win the second 11/8 but Cadogan showed consistent form to win the match 3-1. This secured her three category domination as she won the under 15, under 17 and under 19, then topped this off by taking home the Most Outstanding Girl title.

The junior boys saw the unbeaten Louis DaSilva take the crown in the under 11 after beating Chad DeAbreu in straight sets. In the under 13 boys, dominant Michael Alphonso completed his clean sweep by beating Demetrius DeAbreu 3-0. Anthony Islam and Samuel Ince-Carvalhal fought a hard battle in their first game, going to 19/17 with Islam taking the crucial point, and again going to 12/10 in the second. Ince-Carvalhal didn’t seem to bring much of that fight to the third game as Islam took the match11/5. King of the hill, Shomari Wiltshire held off ambitious Daniel Islam in three straight games, earning him the well-deserved clean sweep of the under 15, under 17, under 19 titles and also Most Outstanding Boy title. Wiltshire continues to dominate Guyana’s Squash with his seemingly effortless expertise, outstanding form and undisputed excellence on court.

Most Improved Boy award was taken away by Nicholas Verwey and Most Improved Girl was Madison Fernandes.

Trophies were handed out by the mothers of the winners in celebration of Mother’s Day.
The Guyana Squash Association would like to express its gratitude to Woodpecker Products for its unwavering support to Squash over many years and its annual sponsorship of the Junior National Championships. We would also like to thank Banks DIH for its donation of Powerade to our athletes.

To all our supporters and helpers, please accept our appreciation for being a part of a successful tournament.

The list of winners is as follows

GIRLS

Under 11
Winner – Christiana Fernandes
2nd place – Safira Summer
3rd place – Malia Maikoo

Under 13
Winner – Paige Fernandes
2nd place – Beau Fernandes
3rd place – Christiana Fernandes

Under 15
Winner – Abosaide Cadogan
2nd place – Kirsten Gomes
3rd place – Madison Fernandes
4th place – Aliyah Persaud

Under 17
Winner – Abosaide Cadogan
2nd place – Makeda Harding
3rd place – Kirsten Gomes

Under 19
Winner – Abosaide Cadogan
2nd place – Makeda Harding
3rd place – Kirsten Gomes

BOYS

Under 11
Winner – Louis Dasilva
2nd place – Shiloh Asregado
3rd place – Chad Deabreu
4th place – Joshua Verwey

Under 13
Winner – Michael Alphonso
2nd place – Demetrius Deabreu
3rd place – Ethan Jonas
4th place – Mohryan Baksh

Under 15
Winner – Shomari Wiltshire
2nd place – Samuel Ince-Carvalhal
3rd place – Gianni Carpenter

Under 17
Winner – Shomari Wiltshire
2nd place – Daniel Islam
3rd place – Anthony Islam
4th place – Samuel Ince-Carvalhal

Under 19
Winner – Shomari Wiltshire
2nd place – Daniel Islam
3rd place – Anthony Islam
4th place – Samuel Ince-Carvalhal

Most improved girl – Madison Fernandes
Most improved boy – Nicholas Bvwerwey
Most outstanding girl – Abosaide Cadogan
Most outstanding boy – Shomari wiltshire

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :
Facebook
Twitter
WhatsApp

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

All our printed editions are available online
emblem3
Subscribe to the Guyana Chronicle.
Sign up to receive news and updates.
We respect your privacy.