Latest update September 14th, 2026 10:20 AM
May 15, 2019 Sports
The first day of the Woodpecker Products Junior National Squash Tournament at the Georgetown Club began on Monday nigh
t instead of customary Tuesday Night start.
Mohryan Baksh defeated Shiloh Asregado 11/2, 11/3, 11/1 in the Boy’s U-13 division before beating Chad DeAbreu 11/0, 11/3, 11/0.
In another Boys U-13 match, which is the largest category in this years’ competition, Joshua Verwey dominated Matthew Spooner with improved placement and tactical play. Despite Spooner being able to retrieve some great shots, Verwey earned an 11/5, 11/6, 11/1 win.
The fourth Boys U-13 bout saw a spirited effort from Dhiren Persaud against a strong Louis DaSilva.
After an 11/1 defeat, Persuad pushed to squeeze five points in the second game. DaSilva’s calm and calculated placement moved back into gear in the final game for an 11/0 finish.
Michael Alphonso and Demetrius DeAbreu took to the Court for the first U-15 match. The rapid pace and varied shot selection heated up the evening as these two skilful youngsters used each corner of the court. DeAbreu succumbed to the stronger Alphonso in three straight games, only managing to secure a few points in each game. Top seed Alphonso was triumphant 11/2, 11/2, 11/3.
The only U17 game of the evening between the left-handed pair of Gianni Carpenter and Samuel Ince-Carvalhal began with a close first clash that Carpenter recovered from a 3/7 deficit to edge ahead to a 9/8 lead before Ince-Carvalhal finished up 11/9.
Ince-Carvalhal warmed up in the second and third to dominate with powerful target shots and secured 11/2, 11/3 wins for the match.
Matches will continue throughout the week starting at 18:00hrs with two sessions on Saturday from 11:00hrs and 17hrs.
Results: Monday 13th May 2019
Under 13 Boys
Mohryan Baksh defeated Chad DeAbreu 11/0, 11/2, 11/0
Mohryan Baksh defeated Shiloh Asregado 11/2, 11/3, 11/1.
Louis DaSilva defeated Dhirren Persaud 11/1, 11/5, 11/0
Joshua Verwey defeated Matthew Spooner 11/5, 11/6, 11/1.
Under 15 Boys
Michael Alphonso defeated Demetrius DeAbreu 11/2, 11/2, 11/3
Nicholas Verwey defeated Zachary Persaud 11/1/11/2, 11/2
Under 17&19 Boys
Samuel Ince-Carvalhal defeated Gianni Carpenter 11/9, 11/2, 11/3
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Sep 14, 2026
2026 Republic Bank CPL… GAW vs. BT (Kaieteur News) – Barbados Tridents pulled off a momentum-stealing 6-wicket win over table-leaders Guyana Amazon Warriors, who lost their second game of the...Sep 14, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – During my next encounter with the Guru, I asked him a question that perhaps millions of people have themselves and others. “Guru,” I said, “how do you make a marriage work?” He looked at me and smiled. “First,” he said, “stop trying to make your spouse work.” I...Sep 06, 2026
By Sir Ronald Sanders (Kaieteur News) – The world has broken the 1.5°C promise it made to its most vulnerable countries. The breach has not yet been recorded on a sustained basis, but the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) says it is widely assessed as unavoidable and likely within the...Sep 14, 2026
(Kaieteur News) – Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo is a lonely figure; worthy of pity. It’s extended. He is that saddest of leaders: a caricature for lost causes. Breach procurement laws and regs and there will be consequences. Not one attendee in that Arthur Chung Convention Centre suite blanched...Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: glennlall2000@gmail.com / kaieteurnews@yahoo.com