ON the third night of the Bounty Farm Ltd Handicap Squash tournament the top seeds took to the court for some extremely long rallies as they improved their negative handicap scores to secure their places in the next round of the competition.

Dynamo Deje Dias (-10) gave a thrilling performance against Jonathan Antczak (6) in a three-game battle. Antczak was on match ball in the second game, 14-8, when Dias did what he does best in almost impossible positions.

Patience, determination, will and skill kicked in as he pulled out crosscourt drop shots that cleared the tin by millimetres, and trickle boasts that left Antczak and the spectators speechless. After claiming the second game, Dias came out dominant in the 3rd and despite Antczak running down many of the balls he was only able to pick up 4 points ending in a 15-10 defeat. Dias was triumphant 11-15. 15-14, 15-10.

Alex Arjoon worked his way from a hefty -22 handicap against Ian Mekdeci (5) in a skilful match to secure a 15-12, 15-11 win and Regan Pollard (-14) fought much improved youngster Samuel Ince-Carvalhal (3) to a 15-14, 15-8 victory.

Ince-Carvalhal played hard, shot for shot in the first game and edged ahead early in the game, but the experienced Pollard powered home with a run of 11 straight points to even out at 13-13.

Despite Ince-Carvalhal holding game ball in his hand at 14-13, Pollard bought it home to win 15-14. Pollard dominated the 2nd game for a well-earned victory.
Steven Xavier (-10) took on David Fernandes (10) in a three-game victory and Ingram Edwards (8) defeated newcomer Wayne Alphonso (11) in two straight games. Ashley Khalil and Damein DaSilva continued their winning streaks and will go on to compete in the next round tomorrow night.

In Category A the contenders for the plate stepped up after previous night’s defeats to make their bid for the consolation title. Notable performances came from Louis DaSilva, Arvin Seelall, Abhinav Singh and Aishani Persaud.
Play for both categories and Open plate continued last evening at the Georgetown Club.
Open Category

Ingram Edwards (8) beat Wayne Alphonso (11) 15-9, 15-7.
Alex Arjoon (-22) defeated Ian Mekdeci (5) 15-12, 15-11.
Damien Da Silva (-6) got the better of Taylor Fernandes (-6) 15-6, 15-13.
Ashley Khalil (-6) overcame Tony Farnum (10) 15-10, 7-15, 15-12.
Deje Dias (-10) bettered Jonathan Antczak (6) 11-15, 15-14, 15-10.
Steven Xavier (-10) got past David Fernandes (10) 11-15, 15-13, 15-11.
Regan Pollard (-14) upstaged Samuel Ince-Carvalhal (3) 15-14, 15-8.

Category A
Joshua Verwey (11) beat Beau Fernades (11) 15/5, 15/5
Ethan Jonas (-4) beat Dhiren Persaud (11) 15/13, 15/13
Aishani Persaud (11) beat Grant Fernandes (13) 15/12, 15/6
Mohryan Baksh (-3) beat Lucas Persaud (11) 15/11, 15/11
Louis Da Silva (7 ) beat Kaden Pynaendy (13 ) 15/10, 15/10
Teija Edwards (11) beat Matthew Daby (14) 15/11, 15/8
Arvin Seelall (12) beat Abhinav Singh (14) 13/15, 15/4, 15/7