News and Updates - 03/16/26

Hello from Massachusetts Squash! Here's the latest on all things squash related in the Boston area.

THE RACE FOR THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP CUP

The MA Squash League playoffs are complete and the Finals are set! The two club finalists in each of the MA Squash League divisions are as follows:

Open 6.0+

Tennis & Racquet Club & Union Boat Club

Open 5.0+

Tennis & Racquet Club & Harvard Murr

Open 4.5

Tech Squash Club (fna MIT) & Andover/Lawrence SquashBusters

Open 4.0

Tech Squash Club (fna MIT) & Tennis & Racquet Club

Open 3.5

SquashWest & Cambridge Athletic Club

Open 50+

Maugus Club & Lifetime- Metrowest

Women's 2.5/3.5

Lifetime- Metrowest & SquashWest

Full standings by division can be found here: Club Locker | Leagues | Massachusetts Squash 2025-2026

 

As the Playoffs commenced, the race for the League Championship Cup (LCC) is also officially underway. The LCC is a rotating trophy won by the club that has the best overall results in league play during the season. And it all comes down to Finals Night!

 

Please come to Harvard's Murr Center on Thursday, March 26 for the League Finals Night to celebrate the MA Squash community and root for your favorite teams. We hope to see you there!


Free food and drinks provided by MA Squash.

Come to the MA State Singles Finals on 4/30

Mark your calendars for the Massachusetts State All Finals Night at The Murr Center on April 30, 2026. Watch the juniors and adults compete in various skill and age level draws in the tournament finals. Juniors start at 5PM and Adults start at 5:30PM. Free food and drinks provided by MA Squash.


We’re looking for referees for the finals matches. If interested please reach out to Bill Cheng or Lovey Roundtree if you’re available to help.

Upcoming MA State tournament Dates

Event

Date

Location

League Finals

3/26/2026

Harvard's Murr Center

State Singles Finals

4/30/2026

Harvard's Murr Center

State Hardball Doubles Finals

4/27/2026 & 5/4/2026

University Club of Boston

State Softball Doubles Finals

5/14/2026

SquashWest

Squash Symphony Showdown

The world’s top squash stars, including Ali Farag, Nour El Sherbini, Diego Elias, and Olivia Weaver, will headline Squash Symphony at Symphony Hall on June 11, 2026.

Tickets for this unique squash spectacle will go on sale March 23rd.

Massachusetts Brings the Heat at US Squash High School Nationals

Despite the snow, travel delays, and all the midwinter chaos that comes with a Philadelphia championship weekend, Massachusetts high school teams arrived ready and delivered a truly memorable performance at the US Squash High School National Championships. The depth of talent, team spirit, and competitive fire from our programs were on full display all weekend long.


A huge congratulations to Greg Crane and his Dana Hall squad, who entered the tournament seeded 12th and powered their way to a phenomenal 4th place finish. Their big first round win over Westminster Girls set the tone for a weekend filled with confidence, composure, and some terrific squash.


Milton had a standout showing on both sides of the draw. The boys team, coached by Morgan Poor, delivered an outstanding performance to finish 2nd place in Division 3, a testament to their grit and steady improvement throughout the season. On the girls side, under the leadership of Seth Packard, Milton brought home the Division 4 title.


Nobles also gave us plenty to cheer about. Led by coach Mike Tootill, the Nobles boys pulled off a thrilling 4–3 victory over Groton in one of the most exciting matches of the weekend. Andrea Gardos coached the Nobles girls to a strong 7/8 finish.


On the girls side, under the leadership of coach Shaun Duffy, Andover earned the highest overall placement among Massachusetts girls teams, finishing in 3rd place. While the Andover boys led by John Roberts held their own in a tough draw, seeded 6th and finishing 7/8 overall, while Deerfield led by Ryan Tyree, seeded 5th, finished in the 5/6 range to round out a strong New England presence near the top of the bracket.


Brookline High School, coached by Steve Lantos, was another bright spot for the Bay State. The boys earned an impressive 4th place finish in Division V and the girls placed 9th in Division VI after a strong Consolation Round 2 run. Individually, Brookline’s top two players were outstanding. No. 1 Tobin Chang did not drop a single game across four matches, and No. 2 Rama Urs lost just one game in as many matches. That level of focus and execution speaks volumes about the continued rise of Public High School Squash.


And that rise is real. This year, more than 20 percent of the over 200 teams at Nationals came from Public High School Squash programs, a powerful reminder that the game is growing, diversifying, and reaching more student athletes every season. Massachusetts is right at the heart of that momentum.


From dramatic 4–3 battles to division titles and dominant individual performances, the snowy weekend in Philadelphia once again proved that Massachusetts high school squash is thriving. To our players, coaches, and families who made the trip and competed with such pride, thank you!

MA Squash representation at the National Hardball Doubles Championship



MA Squash was well represented at 2026 National Hardball Doubles championships last weekend in Rye. Seven of the sixteen skill level, age group and gender draws saw participation from MA Squash teams and three of the local teams were able to bring home the winner's trophy. Pictured here are Oliver Thompson and Dan Latimore (Men's C), Strother Scott and Nabil Uddin (Men's B) and Kara Kardon with her partner from Denver, Sara Luther (Women's 60+). Congrats to the winners, to the finalists and to all the participants and organizers who made the weekend memorable and worthwhile! Coming up next is the mixed doubles nationals tournament at the University Club of Boston Mar 27-29....Sign up here!!!!

Referee Clinics offered by MA Squash

Interested in hosting a MA Squash sponsored free referee clinic at your club? Please contact Nat Lovell for a one hour multi-media Rules and Refereeing Clinic at your club or school.


Nat Lovell has spent more than 15 years refereeing high-level squash across schools, colleges, clubs, and the PSA tour. His experience includes major events such as the World Junior Championships, US Open, US Junior Open, PSA World Championships, Central American & Caribbean Games, Massachusetts State Championships, CSA Men’s and Women’s College Championships, and the PanAm Games.

He officiated at the 2021 PSA World Championships in Chicago and the 2018 Central American Caribbean Games in Cali, Colombia, and was selected to represent US Squash at the 2019 Junior Pan Ams in Toronto.



For over a decade, Nat has served as the Rules & Referee Director for Massachusetts Squash, running clinics at schools, colleges, and clubs throughout New England. He has worked closely with top officials from PSA and US Squash and is currently certified as a US Squash National Level Referee and WSO Level 3 Referee.


If interested, contact Nat Lovell.

MA Squash Junior Round Robins

Junior Round Robin – Sign Up Now!

Please complete the form to add your child(ren) to the '25-'26 Junior Round Robin Roster. You may update your availability anytime during the season.


These Sunday afternoon round robins at Harvard’s Murr Center are designed for beginner to intermediate players to:

  • Play friendly, low-pressure matches
  • Build skills in a supportive environment
  • Learn more about squash through complimentary programming (e.g., how to referee, what it takes to play in college)


Remaining Dates:

  • Sunday, April 19, 2026


Reach out to Lovey Roundtree at loveyroundtree@gmail.com with any questions. Please allow at least 24 hours for a response.


The Squash Calendar is back! Find a comprehensive list of all the adult, junior and doubles tournaments in New England, plus a schedule of the local college matches on Squash Calendar. We have also included the PSA tournaments which will be live streamed on SquashTV. Find everything all in one place on our website.



Looking for Junior Clinics near you?


Checkout the website for details.

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