The Trophy is back in the U.S.

Full results below show the domination of the U.S. Juniors in Ontario over the weekend. The American's amassed 19 wins and only 5 losses which is by far the biggest victory in the "Battle of the Border" history. More impressive that the overall score of matches was the total games won were 65-18 and in 15 of the matches there where 3-0 victories.

BOY'S UNDER 13: 4-0
Gabriel Morgan def Alexi Gosset 3-0
David Yacobucci def. Yaser Khan 3-0
Jacob Ellen def. Husam Hamour 3-0
Harrison Gill def. David Mill 3-0

BOY'S UNDER 15: 4-0
Andrew Stone def. Jarryd Osborne 3-0
Thomas Kingshott def. Christian Riedelsheimer 3-0
Arhum Saleem def. Carter Robitaille 3-0
Josh Hughes def. Joshua Hollings 3-0

BOY'S UNDER 17: 2-2
Devin McLaughlin lost Joshua Sekhar 1-3
Liam McClintock def. Sebastian Riedelsheimer 3-2
Scott Chapin lost Kyle Ogilvy 0-3
Thomas Dembinski def. Ryan Todd 3-0

GIRL'S UNDER 13: 3-1
Linnea Hughes lost Sophie Mehta 3-0
Tara Arya def. Amy Commisso 3-0
Isabelle Ezratty def. Charlotte Copas 3-0
Jessica Yacobucci def. Rhea Dhar 3-0

GIRL'S UNDER 15: 3-1
Jennifer Davis lost Alyssa Mehta 2-3
Lindsey Scott def Madlen O’Connor 3-0
Addie Fulton def. Erica Jewtt 3-0
Selena Maity def. Natalie Foote 3-2

GIRL'S UNDER 17: 3-1
Amy Smedira lost Michelle Gemmell 2-3
Rachel Leizman def. Hollie Naughton 3-2
Isabelle Dowling def. Jillian Baker 3-0
Nina Scott def. Ailsa Agnew 3-0

The scores speak for themselves with Team USA securing the largest victory in the history of the "Battle of the Border" by a margin of 19-5. This landslide victory is a testament not only to the tremendous growth of squash talent in the juniors but also the depth throughout the ranks.
A well deserved congratulations to all of the 24 U.S. Juniors competing this weekend as well as the tremendous Coaching Staff who came together to "Bring Back the Trophy!!!"

Go Team USA!!!

Team USA Wins!!!

The Trophy is coming back to the U.S!! There are still plenty of matches left to be played but Team USA has settled a two year score with the Canadians in a dominate fashion.
So far the closet matches of the day have with Selena Maity (GU15) and Rachel Leizman (GU17) who both pulled out thrilling 5 game victories to contribute to the landslide.

Go Team USA!!!

The Lead Continues

Half way through 2nd Round with the #3's and Team USA takes a commanding 10-0 lead.

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USA #4's - Clean Sweep

Team USA proves the strength of its depth with every Age Division winning and the #4 position. TJ Dembinski was the last American on to secure a 6-0 lead against the Canadians.

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Game Day - The Battle of the Border

The Battle is under way here in Ontario, with the first round of matches out to play. The order is 4,3,2,1 for each Age Division and the race to capture at least 13 wins is on.

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The Falls Trip

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Round Robins - Checking out the competition

Day 3: Team USA continues its course of staying focused on bringing back the Trophy with a busy day of Round Robin play. Today was an opportunity for each player to compete against all the other Canadians in their Age Division and get a feel for tomorrow's big day. For timing and potential fatigue purposes all matches were played 2 out 3 games and in some cases not all four matches were played.

Below is win/loss summary of how each U.S. Junior did against their Canadians opponents, it does not reflect the game score of each match. Overall the American continued their show of force by amassing a total record on the day of 48 wins and 20 losses across the board.

Later tonight we will have another Team dinner with the Canadians before heading off to the Niagara Falls for a some site seeing and relaxation. Upon our return, we will turn our focus back to game day with a Team meeting to discuss tomorrow's "Battle of the Border."


BOY'S UNDER 13:
Gabriel Morgan: 3-0
David Yacobucci: 3-0
Jacob Ellen: 2-1
Harrison Gill: 3-1

BOY'S UNDER 15:
Andrew Stone: 3-0
Thomas Kingshott: 3-0
Arhum Saleem: 3-0
Josh Hughes: 3-0

BOY'S UNDER 17
Devin McLaughlin: 3-0
Liam McClintock: 1-2
Scott Chapin: 0-3
Thomas Dembinski: 1-2

GIRL'S UNDER 13
Linnea Hughes: 2-1
Tara Arya: 2-1
Isabelle Ezratty: 2-1
Jessica Yacobucci: 2-1

GIRL'S UNDER 15
Jennifer Davis: 2-1
Lindsey Scott: 3-0
Addie Fulton: 2-1
Selena Maity: 1-2

GIRL'S UNDER 17
Amy Smedira: 2-1
Rachel Leizman: 2-1
Isabelle Dowling: 2-1
Nina Scott: 3-0

Age Division Pictures by the Niagara River

After Team dinner in the park, the teams headed down to the river and took the opportunity for some quick team pictures.

Go Team USA!!!

Picnic Time

Team dinner with the Canadians

Go Team USA!!!

"Test Match" Results prove Team USA is Hungry for the Trophy

Team USA jumps out to an impressive start on Day 2 in a "Reverse Test Match"
format where each team's #1's play the other team's #2's and #3's take on the #4's. No doubt this can be a challenge for any seasoned squash player but the American Juniors quickly found their stride and did not lose a single Age Division across the board.

In the end, Team USA won overall 16-8 in matches and the score truly reflects the impressive collection of talent from these young players hailing from eight States across the U.S. While today's matches are certainly a confidence booster it is not a determination of what can happen on Sunday's "Battle of the Border." Team USA remains hungry breaking into Coaching sessions for the afternoon activities before heading off for a picnic in the park with the Canadian Team later tonight.

BOY'S UNDER 13: 4-0
Gabriel Morgan def Yaser Khan 3-0
David Yacobucci def. Alexi Gosset 3-2
Jacob Ellen def. David Mill 3-0
Harrison Gill def. Husam Hamour 3-0

BOY'S UNDER 15: 3-1
Andrew Stone lost Christian Riedelsheimer 2-3
Thomas Kingshott def. Jarryd Osborne 3-2
Arhum Saleem def. Joshua Hollings 3-0
Josh Hughes def. Carter Robitaille 3-2

BOY'S UNDER 17: 2-2
Devin McLaughlin def. Sebastian Riedelsheimer 3-0
Liam McClintock def. Joshua Sekhar 3-1
Scott Chapin lost Ryan Todd 0-3
Thomas Dembinski lost Kyle Ogilvy 2-3

GIRL'S UNDER 13 3-1
Linnea Hughes def. Amy Commisso 3-2
Tara Arya lost Sophie Mehta 0-3
Isabelle Ezratty def. Rhea Dhar 3-0
Jessica Yacobucci def. Charlotte Copas 3-1

GIRL'S UNDER 15: 2-2
Jennifer Davis def. Madlen O’Connor 3-1
Lindsey Scott lost Alyssa Mehta 1-3
Addie Fulton def. Natalie Foote 3-0
Selena Maity lost Erica Jewtt 0-3

GIRL'S UNDER 17: 2-2
Amy Smedira lost Hollie Naughton 0-3
Rachel Leizman lost Michelle Gemmell 0-3
Isabelle Dowling def. Ailsa Agnew 3-1
Nina Scott def. Jillian Baker 3-1

BU13's Clean Sweep go 4-0 against the Canadians

Pictured L-R: Gabriel Morgan, David Yacobucci, Jacob Ellen, Harrison Gill & Coach Chris Smith (Harvard University)

Go Team USA!!!

Underway

After a protein loaded breakfast, Teams USA and Ontario got to work. The am format is a reverse test match with the 4's playing the 3's and 2's playing the 1's. This afternoon will be training drills within the age group teams. Then tonight we head to a local park for a catered picnic.

Pictured: after taking 20 mins to realize the vending machine doesn't take USD's, Team USA's BU13 team gathered to cheer on their teammate Harrison Gill.

Team USA Hits the Courts

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Day 2

Day 2:
This morning will consist of Team USA taking on the Canadian's in an always fun game of "Offense/Defense" to see which side can prove their skills.
Immediately after wards the Team will get a taste of what Sunday's "Battle of the Border" will be like in a reverse line up Test match where #1's will play the #2's and the #3's play the #4's.
The action will be underway soon and Team USA looks hungry to show their mettle.

Go Team USA!!

Team USA Arrives!

Day 1: Team USA arrives to start its journey to Win back the Trophy!