Hickerson, Lowe, Ten Pow, Verwey among winners on day two

Mar 13, 2024 Sports

Avian Wade (left) having to work hard against Justin Ten Pow during Monday’s Boy’s U17 matchup.

Woodpecker Junior National Championship 2024

Kaieteur Sports – Day two of the Woodpecker Products National Junior Squash Championship unfolded with remarkable performances at the Georgetown Squash Club on Camp Street. Highlighting the action-packed day were standout displays from budding talents like Zion Hickerson, Justin Ten Pow, Joshua Verwey and Kaylee Lowe across various age categories.

Starting with, the Girls’ Under-11 division, Tehani Munroe exhibited dominance, clinching a convincing 3-0 victory over Ella Fernandes. While, in the Boys’ Under-13 category, Zion Hickerson and Egan Bulkan showcased their prowess. Hickerson displayed skillful play in his match against Nidal Bacchus, securing an 11-2, 11-0, 11-4 win, while Bulkan triumphed 3-0 against Kristian Viapree.

The Boys’ Under-15 category witnessed Brenno Da Silva’s stellar performance as he outplayed Matthew Daby with scores of 11-3, 11-3, and 11-2. However, Richard Rodrigues later emerged victorious against Da Silva with an impressive 11-1, 11-3, 11-2 scoreline. Justin Goberdan and Justin Ten Pow also showcased their skills, with Ten Pow ultimately clinching the top seed after a thrilling encounter with Goberdan, ending 11-1, 6-11, 11-8, 11-4 in his favour.

Excitement escalated in the U17 and U19 divisions as Justin Ten Pow delivered a masterclass performance against Avian Wade in the U17 Boy’s, securing an 11-1, 11-4, 11-3 win. Blake Edwards also impressed with a 3-0 victory over Nandishraj Singh, who faced another defeat against Avian Wade later in the evening. Meanwhile, Joshua Verwey continued his winning streak from the opening day, defeating Justin Ten Pow 3-0 and later emerging victorious against Demetri Lowe with an 8-11, 11-4, 11-9 scoreline.

On the Girls’ side, Rylee Rodrigues showcased her skill against Emily Fung-a-Fat in the U17 category, securing a hard-fought victory with scores of 12-10, 11-7, 12-10. Additionally, a lone clash in the Female U19 division saw Kaylee Lowe emerge victorious against Georgiana Fernandes after a thrilling five-game battle, ending 3-11, 9-11, 11-7, 11-7 and 11-6.

The championship, sponsored by Woodpecker Products ‘Trophies and Sports’ and supported by E-Net, promises more thrilling action as it continues until March 16 at the Georgetown Club Squash Courts.

Avian Wade, Georgetown Squash Club, Joshua Verwey, Justin Ten Pow, Winners

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