Digital Drive: Tang and Elriani Capture First U19 Junior National Titles; Five First-Time Champions Crowned

Tang and Elriani Capture Maiden U19 Junior National Titles;
Five First-Time Champions Crowned

Isabella Tang and Jack Elriani earned their first U19 junior national titles, while five first-time national champions were crowned at the U.S. Junior Squash Championships, March 13-15, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia.

Elriani and Tang, seventeen and fifteen years old, respectively, both entered junior nationals as the U19 two seeds and added to their three previous titles in younger age divisions. First-time junior national champions included Tamir Wiegenfeld (BU17), Whit Robertson (BU15), Teddy Edwards (BU13), Elizabeth Kung (GU11) and Lukas Daly (BU11). Sisters Charlotte (GU17) and Vivienne Sze (GU15) both fulfilled their top seeding and stood atop the podium.

U.S. Championships Return to Specter Center April 30-May 2

The 2026 Desai Family U.S. Women’s and S.L. Green U.S. Men’s Championships will be held April 29-May 2 at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center in Philadelphia. Attend the tournament for free or watch live on ussquash.org/live.

Stefanoni Reaches World No. 14 After Australian Open PSA Gold Final Debut

Team USA’s Marina Stefanoni reached a career high ranking of world No. 14 following PSA Silver Semifinal and PSA Gold Final appearances at the New Zealand Open and Australian Open in the latest rankings Monday, March 23.

Sabrina Sobhy Matches Biggest PSA Title Win in Calgary

Team USA’s Sabrina Sobhy has continued her positive momentum with her second PSA Copper title of the season at the Calgary Women’s Squash Week 2026 Sunday, March 15, at the Calgary Winter Club.

US Squash Celebrates International Women's Day

US Squash CEO Mollie Marcoux Samaan and world No. 11 Amanda Sobhy reflected on International Women's Day, parity in squash and the importance of opportunities for women and girls in squash.

Stoker & West Repeat National Doubles Title; Haycocks Repeats with First-Time Champ Madi

The ninetieth edition of the National Doubles produced three repeat champions in the Open divisions as Lauren West & Georgina Stoker and Jaymie Haycocks all successfully defended their national titles, while Adham Madi celebrated his first Sunday, March 1 at the Apawamis Club in Rye, New York.

Penn Women Claim First Howe Cup Since 2000 Against Top Seeded Princeton

The Penn women's squash team entered the National Team Championships as the two seed. The final victory against Princeton marked Penn’s first Howe Cup championship since 2000 and capped one of the most closely contested finals in the history of the event.

Trinity Men Earn Program's Eighteenth National Title and First Since 2018

The top-seeded Trinity men's squash team lifted their first Potter Cup since 2018 in a dramatic final against three seeds Harvard. The Bantams mark their eighteenth national title in program history since 1999.

Chuah and Ngheim Honored With CSA's Top Senior Awards

Chuah received the Skillman Award, while Nghiem was honored with the Betty Richey Award. Both awards recognize not only outstanding achievement on the court but also the sportsmanship, leadership and character that define the very best of college squash.

Philadelphia Scholastic Squash League (PSSL) Concludes Fourth Season, Expanding Opportunity and Access to Public School Students

America’s first and largest city-based public school squash league, the Philadelphia Scholastic Squash League (PSSL), concluded its fourth season with championships held February 16–18 at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center.

Corner Squash's Essam Recognized as USOPC National Coach of the Year

Moustafa Essam, Founder and Director of Corner Squash in Brooklyn, New York, was recognized as the 2025 US Squash nominee for the United States Olympic & Paralympic Coach of the Year Award during the National Juniors awards dinner Saturday, March 14.

Squash on Fire's Vlassaks Recognized as USOPC Developmental Coach of the Year

Ronny Vlassaks, Head Coach at Squash on Fire in Washington, D.C., was honored as the US Squash nomination for the 2025 United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee Developmental Coach of the Year Award during the National Juniors awards dinner Saturday, March 14.

Robertson and Lin Honored with DeRoy Sportsmanship Award

Graduating junior squash seniors Hart Robertson and Ava Lin were presented with the 2026 DeRoy Sportsmanship Awards during the 2026 US Squash Junior Awards Night. Lin, a Chicago native, will attend Stanford in the fall. Robertson, a New York City native, will attend Princeton in the fall.

Sportsmanship, Excellence and Class of 2026 Celebrated at Junior Awards Dinner

US Squash celebrated commitment, excellence and sportsmanship in junior squash and the graduating senior class at the 2026 US Squash Junior Awards Night Saturday, March 14. The evening featured the presentation of the DeRoy Sportsmanship Award, USOPC coaching awards, Age Division Sportsmanship Award and the William T. Ketcham Jr. Award for most improved player.

529 Players Compete in Junior Silver and Bronze Championships

529 junior players capped their seasons by competing in the U.S. Junior Silver Championships and U.S. Junior Bronze Championships, March 20-22, at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center, Drexel’s Kline & Specter Squash Center and Penn Squash Center in Philadelphia.

Views From the Arlen Specter US Squash Center

Whit Robertson III kept his eyes on the prize as he captured his first junior national title in the U15s.