THE Guyana junior squash team secured a commendable second-place finish at the Caribbean Area Squash Association (CASA) Championships, capping off a week of thrilling action at the Tortola Sports Club in the British Virgin Islands.

However, Barbados continued their dominance, claiming the top spot for the second year.
On the final day, Guyana’s boys’ team clinched a well-deserved bronze medal in the team segment. Nicholas Verwey, Michael Alphonso Jr., Zion Hickerson, and Justin Goberdhan delivered a dominant performance, and secured convincing victories against their BVI opponents.

The girls’ team also had a strong showing, finishing fifth after a convincing win over St. Vincent in the play-off. Emily Fung-A-Fat and Safirah Sumner led the charge with dominant wins, with Kaylee Lowe securing the winning point to solidify Guyana’s position.

Beyond individual performances, Guyana’s doubles pairs impressed as well. Verwey and Avery Arjoon teamed up to claim gold in the Mixed Doubles category.
The boys’ duo of Alphonso Jr. and Mohryan Baksh added a silver to the tally, while Lowe and Sumner displayed strong teamwork, finishing joint third in the girls’ doubles.

Individually, Guyana returned home with nine medals, a testament to their talent and dedication. Verwey (U-19) and Arjoon (U-15) stood out with gold medals, further solidifying Guyana’s position as a force to be reckoned with in regional squash.

With their sights set on the future, Guyana will now prepare to host the Senior CASA Championships from August 17-25.
While Barbados may have reigned supreme at this year’s Junior CASA, Guyana’s strong showing bodes well for future tournaments, and the continued development of squash in the nation.