Herts Junior Squash Open -
2005
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This year's entry was excellent with over 65
competitors (6 of whom were Nationally ranked) from as far as Warwickshire,
Nottinghamshire and Sussex. All entrants received a commemorative t-shirt promoting World Squash Day (scheduled for 19 Mar) and also Londons bid to host the Olympic Games urging squash to be included as one of the sports. The girls under 13 event was a straight final, UK no 9 from Hertfordshire Jemma Ockwell defeated Emily Berwick (Kent) 9-4 10-9 9-1. The girls under 11 event had 7 entrants, matches were best of 3 games point a rally to 9. Jessica Foster (Herts) defeated B/Stortford's Natasha Drake in a very close Final 9-6 5-9 9-2. The Plate final was one by Chantry Squash Club's Ashleigh Booth 9-8 9-1 against B/Stortford's Brogan Lane who was playing her first tournament. The Boys under 11 was won by the stylish Cameron Western from Sussex, he beat Chris Abel (Notts) 9-2 9-2 9-2 in the Final. The Plate Final was won by Brian Harvey (Warks) who beat B/Stortford's Samuel Kightley 9-1 9-0 9-1. Matthew Moore and Edward Lawson (both from B/Stortford) did very well in their first ever tournament. The Boys under 13 was a top quality event, the first shock was number 3/4 seed B/Stortford's James Grimston losing to Nathan Derrick (Herts) in 3 close games. Nathan was unable to capitalise on this win losing to B/Stortford's Nicholas Mulvey 1-9 10-8 9-6 9-2 in the next round. Number 2 seed Declan Osborn (Beds) overcame Oliver Horton (Essex) in an epic quarter-final match eventually winning 10-8 9-7 4-9 6-9 9-5. Declan went on to reach the Final after beating James Cultien from Norfolk 9-1 2-9 9-3 9-5. In the Final he met B/Stortford's Tim Dixon who had progressed quietly through the event dropping only a handful of points. Tim Dixon put in a virtuoso performance in the Final by beating Declan 9-7 9-3 9-1, Tim's choice of shot and excellent court coverage was too much for Declan's flamboyant play. The Plate Final was won in five games by Rhys Taylor (Essex) who beat Elliot Knight (Kent). Elliot had earlier scored an excellent win beating James Grimston 3-2 in the semi-final. The Boys under 15 was boosted by the entry of UK number 5 Oliver Dixon from B/Stortford. He was untroubled on his way to the Final beating a game Daniel McGinn (Cambs) 9-5 9-2 9-2 in the semi's. In the bottom half of the draw number 3/4 seed Ben Lampon (Essex) suffered a shock 3-2 loss against Ben Coleman (Essex) 8-10 2-9 9-4 9-6 9-7 in the first round, Ben Coleman was unable to raise his game in the quarter-final losing to Peter Dickinson (Cambs) in four games. Peter then put in a sterling effort in the semi's but eventually lost 3-2 to number 2 seed Sammy Chambers (Cambs) 2-9 9-4 9-3 6-9 9-6. Oliver Dixon ran out a comfortable winner in the final beating Sammy 9-3 9-0 9-1. The Plate event was won by Ben Lampon who to his credit played in the event after losing in the first round. He beat Robert Dadds (Cambs) 9-1 9-5 9-1 after Robert had played very well to overcome tough matches in the quarter and semi-finals. Thanks to all the members who helped out during the weekend, the success of the event wouldn't have been possible without you. Regards, Jason Foster Manager & Herts County Champion Bishops Stortford Squash Club 01279 652897 (Club) 07941 274532 (mobile) |
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