Stowe Triumphs in Dominant Display at Squash Nationals
Friday 15th November 2024 at our Squash Nationals, Stowe’s squash team, led by Team Captain Eitan O’Grady delivered an incredible performance, defeating Bradfield, JHGS and Reading with commanding scores. The team’s dominance secured 1st position in the league with an astonishing 491 out of a possible 495 points.
Match 1: Stowe vs Bradfield (165–76)
Stowe kicked off their Nationals campaign with a resounding victory over Bradfield, winning all five matches in straight sets.
• 5th Pair (Krishnan Nair): Dominated with a flawless 11-5, 11-5, 11-3.
• 4th Pair (Oliver Dickmann-Peña): Clinical performance with 11-4, 11-6, 11-3.
• 3rd Pair (Ronan Dhariwal-Mann): Fought through a tight first game but surged ahead to claim 11-9, 11-4, 11-2.
• 2nd Pair (Toby Sutliff): Impressive precision with an 11-6, 11-5, 11-6 victory.
• 1st Pair (Captain Eitan O’Grady): Displayed his class with a commanding 11-9, 11-3, 11-7 win.
Match 2: Stowe vs JHGS (161–87)
Stowe carried their momentum into their second match, dispatching JHGS with another dominant display.
• 5th Pair (Krishnan Nair): Set the tone early, winning 11-2, 11-4, 11-7.
• 4th Pair (Oliver Dickmann-Peña): Showed resilience in a tight second game, finishing 11-5, 11-10, 7-11.
• 3rd Pair (Ronan Dhariwal-Mann): Maintained composure under pressure, prevailing 11-10, 11-4, 11-4.
• 2nd Pair (Toby Sutliff): Dominated his opponent with scores of 11-3, 11-10, 11-2.
• 1st Pair (Captain Eitan O’Grady): Consistency was key, cruising to an 11-5, 11-5, 11-5 victory.
Match 3: Stowe vs Reading (165–40)
Stowe capped off their dominant run with a flawless performance against Reading, only giving 40 points to their opponents across all matches.
• 5th Pair (Krishnan Nair): Ruthless with an 11-2, 11-1, 11-1 demolition.
• 4th Pair (Oliver Dickman-Peña): Controlled the court to secure an 11-3, 11-4, 11-6 win.
• 3rd Pair (Ronan Dhariwal-Mann): Impeccable, winning 11-2, 11-2, 11-2.
• 2nd Pair (Toby Sutliff): Showcased his strength with an 11-2, 11-3, 11-1 victory.
• 1st Pair (Captain Eitan O’Grady): Finished strongly with a masterful 11-3, 11-5, 11-3.
Key Highlights:
• Team Captain Eitan O’Grady led by example with consistent victories in all three matches.
• Stowe dropped only 4 points out of a possible 495, demonstrating their unparalleled dominance.
• Each player contributed significantly, with standout performances across the board.
With these commanding victories at the Squash Nationals, Stowe remains undefeated and firmly established as the top team. Their remarkable skill, teamwork and discipline set a benchmark for success as they aim to continue their winning streak.