Despite many previous robust players leaving the team due to graduation, that did not stop the current Varsity squash team from having strong team members with great spirits to fight for the win, along with supportive coaches. As the season started, there were many new players joining our team, each and every one of them giving their best for every spot on the ladder. However, the ranking was established quickly, and we soon became accustomed to the practice. In terms of drills, we train a variety of skills, from forehand to backhand, to strengthen our team’s fundamental skills. Not only do they train our squash skills, but they also help us maintain our agility and strength. We often have a “conditioning day” where our coaches, Mr. Trimbach-Rios and Mr. Morganis, give us physical training such as burpees, star jumps, push-ups, sit-ups, planks, and more.
Before our first match, we made sure we were ready physically and mentally so that we could pull off that win. The first game was away against Suffield Academy. Despite battling with the nervousness surrounding the team, our composed and motivated team members were able to win all their games, marking a great start to the season. The following game was our first home game against Westminster. We were fortunate to see our hard work pay off, resulting in a 7-1 win in that game. This week, the squash team had an overnight trip to play against Berkshire and Hotchkiss. Although we were excited for the first overnight trip of the season, we maintained seriousness and focus on winning all the matches. The first day, we played Berkshire, ending on an 8-0 win. However, we knew that Hotchkiss would be one of the biggest challenges we would face for the season. Our ladder tried their best to fight against one of the toughest opponents this season. However, their experienced players came out strong, finishing the game in a 1-6 loss.
Although we had our first loss, we are still 3-1 in the win-loss record this season. The week of January 11th, we will be playing against Deerfield, Berkshire, and Taft, and we are focused on achieving our next goal: winning all of the matches. Although having many new faces, this year’s squash team has proven its strength as a team and its strong work ethic, giving us a promising future for the season. Current returning players include Yuzu Emoto ’26 and Louis Liu ’26, while our new members are Danny Chu ’26, Jay Cho ’26, Jonathan Jiang ’26, Steve Lee ’27, Anthony Zhao ’27, and Jason Hu ’28.
