BVI Women’s Team Shows Improvement at Senior Caribbean Squash Championships

The BVI’s Women’s Team exhibited a much-improved performance in their second team match against Jamaica at the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships.

Zoe Sorrentino and Natalie Fay put up a strong fight, pushing their games to extra points.

Mandi Atack managed to secure the BVI’s first game against Melissa Lue Yen, although she eventually lost in a closely contested four-game match.

Squash Captain Laure-Astrid Wigglesworth also delivered a solid performance in her first CASA tour, but Mia Todd proved to be a formidable opponent on the day.

The match results were as follows:

– Jess Davies beat Zoe Sorrentino 11-2, 13-11, 11-5
– Karen Anderson beat Natalie Fay 12-10, 11-7, 11-4
– Melissa Lue Yen beat Mandi Atack 11-4, 9-11, 11-7, 11-8
– Mia Todd beat Laure-Astrid Wigglesworth 11-1, 11-1, 11-6

Later in the evening, the BVI ladies faced the formidable team from Guyana, who are the top seeds and expected to retain their title. The Guyanese team displayed their dominance from start to finish, not allowing the BVI players to settle into their rhythm.

In the over 60’s competition, Winston Findlay faced off against Mark Sealy of Barbados in his second match. Mark, the undeniable number one seed in the over 60’s event, was celebrating his birthday on this day. He is no stranger to the BVI and its players, as he often participates in the annual Meridian Masters Tournament held in November at the Tortola Sports Club.

Squash is an incredibly physical sport, and the fact that Winston gives away ten years to his opponents puts him at a disadvantage. Nevertheless, Winston always gives his all on the court. Although his efforts were in vain, he delighted the spectators with several impressive winners. Win or lose, Winston is always a crowd pleaser. He will play his final match on Friday, August 25.

As the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships continue, the BVI team continues to showcase their talent and determination as they compete against some of the best squash players in the Caribbean.