National Champion Conor Moran impressed in the opening round, but was unable to carry that momentum into his second match. Facing off against world No. 64 Rui Soares, Moran once again showcased his immense potential and shot-making talent. The Portuguese veteran, however, used his experience to weather Moran’s aggressive style, especially in a tightly contested second game that went to extra points. Despite Moran’s spirited effort, Soares secured a straight-sets victory to progress to round three.
Top Irish seed Hannah Craig also saw her tournament come to an early end. Drawn against top seed and world No. 21 Tesni Murphy, Craig pushed the Welsh player in a high-quality encounter that had squash fans on the edge of their seats. The opening game was a nail-biter, ending 14-12 in Murphy’s favour. Craig responded with grit, levelling the match in the second game. Both players dazzled with world-class shot selection and athleticism, but ultimately, it was Murphy who edged ahead to clinch the win and move on to the next round.
With the exits of both Moran and Craig, Irish hopes for a home soil success in this year’s competition have come to an end — but the performances of both athletes gave fans plenty to cheer and promise much for the future.
The quarter-finals of the Cannon Kirk GillenMarkets Irish Open take place on Thursday, May 22nd, with all eight matches streaming live on the SQUASHTV Live Streaming YouTube channel, starting at 2pm local time.
Charlie Lee (ENG) bt. [4] Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI) 3-1: 11-8, 5-11, 11-8, 11-9 (59m)
[1] Greg Lobban (SCO) bt. Samuel Osborne – Wylde (ENG) 3-1: 11-9, 11-8, 5-11, 11-8 (58m)
[7] Rory Stewart (SCO) bt. Shahjahan Khan (USA) 3-0: 11-6, 11-9, 11-0 (49m)
Tom Walsh (ENG) bt. [5] Patrick Rooney (ENG) 3-1: 11-9, 11-9, 8-11, 11-7 (57m)
[8] Rui Soares (POR) bt. Conor Moran (IRL) 3-0: 11-7, 12-10, 11-6 (40m)
Melvil Scianimanico (FRA) bt. [2] Jonah Bryant (ENG) 3-2: 5-11, 9-11, 11-6, 12-10, 11-9 (66m)
[6] Simon Herbert (ENG) bt. Toufik Mekhalfi (FRA) 3-1: 11-5, 7-11, 11-5, 11-8 (50m)
[3] George Parker (ENG) bt. Emyr Evans (WAL)3-0: 11-8, 11-1, 11-8 (36m)
[4] Torrie Malik (ENG) bt. Hana Ismail (EGY) 3-2: 11-6, 9-11, 11-5, 8-11, 13-11 (53m)
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) bt. [7] Saran Nghiem (ENG) 3-2: 11-7, 11-3, 5-11, 6-11, 11-7 (57m)
[2] Georgia Adderley (SCO) bt. Lowri Roberts (WAL) 3-1: 9-11, 11-9, 11-2, 11-3 (37m)
[6] Marta Dominguez (ESP) bt. Jessica van der Walt (AUS) 3-2: 11-3, 11-8, 7-11, 7-11, 11-6 (47m)
Xin Ying Yee (MAS) bt. [5] Joelle King (NZL) 3-2: 5-11, 9-11, 6-3 ret. (35m)
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) bt. Hannah Craig (IRL) 3-1: 14-12, 8-11, 11-8, 11-4 (46m)
Akanksha Salunkhe (IND) bt. [8] Enora Villard (FRA) 3-0: 11-9, 11-9, 11-9 (34m)
Madeleine Hylland (NOR) bt. [3] Grace Gear (ENG)3-0: 11-1, 11-9, 11-6 (27m)
[7] Rory Stewart (SCO) v Charlie Lee (ENG)
[1] Greg Lobban (SCO) v Tom Walsh (ENG)
[8] Rui Soares (POR) v Melvil Scianimanico (FRA)
[3] George Parker (ENG) v [6] Simon Herbert (ENG)
[4] Torrie Malik (ENG) v Millie Tomlinson (ENG)
[6] Marta Dominguez (ESP) v [2] Georgia Adderley (SCO)
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) v Xin Ying Yee (MAS)
Akanksha Salunkhe (IND) v Madeleine Hylland (NOR)
The Board of Squash Ireland has rescheduled the 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) to ensure full compliance with the Constitution, specifically allowing members at least 21 days to review the AGM documentation, including financial statements.
AGM Details:
All relevant documentation, including the financial statements and the annual report, are now available below for review. Printed copies will also be provided at the meeting.
We encourage all members to attend and participate in shaping the future of squash in Ireland. To confirm your attendance, please complete the attached pre-registration form – View form.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there.
The 24-year-old had not played a PSA Tour match of any kind for more than a year. He did, however, come into this event as the Irish national champion, having upset his country’s No.1, Sam Buckley, in an epic, 103-minute final in February. That match took place on Court 1 at Dublin’s Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club, and Moran was back on the very same court for today’s encounter with Azana, a player ranked almost 150 places above him in the world.
If there was any doubt about whether Moran would be overawed, either by his ranking deficit or the occasion, that was quickly squashed as he raced into a 9-5 lead in game one, closing it out 11-6 on a crisp forehand volley winner down the line.
He then held his nerve to take game two 11-9, and made the perfect start to game three, winning the first three points to settle any nerves that may have been lingering.
3-0 soon became 9-3 and a backhand drop into the tin from Azana handed the Irishman seven match balls.
He only needed one, though, reaching out to hit a deft forehand volley drop down the line, ending proceedings and earning himself a first World event win on the PSA Squash Tour.
That result followed a comfortable win for Hannah Craig against fellow Irishwoman Breanne Flynn. Flynn had been sidelined with a foot injury sustained in March, making this event her first appearance back on court since then.
Wildcard Hannah McGugan, a teammate of Craig’s in Ireland’s recent bronze medal run at the European Team Championships, faced world No.60 Xin Ying Yee but was unable to progress, falling in straight games.
There will be no place in round two for Sam Buckley, despite a valiant effort in an eventful late-night battle with England’s Tom Walsh. The Irish men’s No.1 had stunned Marwan Elshorbagy at the recent European Team Championships, and was hoping to take out another English player here in the form of Walsh, a close friend and training partner of Azana.
Playing on the unique green court, Buckley made the perfect start by winning game one 11-6, only to be bageled in the second.
Walsh then took game three 11-5 but was 6-4 down in the fourth when play was switched to Court 2, with the referee deeming Court 1 unsafe to play due to the amount of sweat falling from both players onto the floor.
After warming up a new ball, Buckley closed out the game 11-7, drawing huge cheers from the crowd, who had packed onto the balcony and around the glass door below.
Ultimately, though, his comeback charge would fall short, as Walsh kept his composure well, establishing an early lead in game five and never letting Buckley back into the contest, firing a backhand volley winner into the nick on match ball, letting out a huge roar of emotion.
In Round two, Irish duo Craig and Moran will take on women’s top seed Tesni Murphy and Portugal’s Rui Soares respectively. Round two action from court 1 will stream live on the SQUASHTV Live Streaming YouTube channel on Wednesday, May 21st, kicking off at 2pm local time.
Samuel Osborne – Wylde (ENG) bt. Mazen Gamal (EGY) 3-0: 12-10, 11-1, 11-7 (42m)
Charlie Lee (ENG) bt. Brice Nicolas (FRA) 3-1: 12-10, 11-6, 7-11, 11-6 (58m)
Emyr Evans (WAL) bt. Salah Eltorgman (CAN) 3-1: 11-8, 5-11, 13-11, 11-7 (40m)
Shahjahan Khan (USA) bt. David Bernet (SUI) 3-0: 11-8, 11-8, 11-9 (49m)
Conor Moran (IRL) bt. Jeremias Azaña (ARG)3-0: 11-6, 11-9, 11-3 (34m)
Toufik Mekhalfi (FRA) bt. Finnlay Withington (ENG) 3-0: 11-3, 11-9, 11-9
Melvil Scianimanico (FRA) bt. Yannik Omlor (GER) 3-1: 9-11, 11-9, 11-4, 12-10 (52m)
Tom Walsh (ENG) bt. Sam Buckley (IRL) 3-2: 6-11, 11-0, 11-5, 7-11, 11-4 (60m)
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) bt. Katerina Tycova (GER) 3-0: 11-8, 11-3, 11-4 (32m)
Hana Ismail (EGY) bt. Alison Thomson (SCO) 3-1: 7-11, 11-4, 11-7, 11-7 (37m)
Lowri Roberts (WAL) bt. Asia Harris (ENG) 3-2: 11-5, 7-11, 11-6, 9-11, 11-7 (44m)
Jessica van der Walt (AUS) bt. Jacqueline Peychär (AUT) 3-0: 12-10, 11-8, 11-9 (31m)
Hannah Craig (IRL) bt. Breanne Flynn (IRL) 3-0: 11-4, 11-6, 11-1 (24m)
Xin Ying Yee (MAS) bt. Hannah McGugan (IRL) 3-0: 11-3, 11-6, 11-1 (17m)
Madeleine Hylland (NOR) bt. Kiera Marshall (ENG) 3-2: 11-9, 10-12, 6-11, 11-8, 11-9 (69m)
[1] Greg Lobban (SCO) v Samuel Osborne – Wylde (ENG)
Charlie Lee (ENG) v [4] Yannick Wilhelmi (SUI)
Toufik Mekhalfi (FRA) v [5] Patrick Rooney (ENG)
[7] Rory Stewart (SCO) v Shahjahan Khan (USA)
[8] Rui Soares (POR) v Conor Moran (IRL)
Melvil Scianimanico (FRA) v [2] Jonah Bryant (ENG)
[3] George Parker (ENG) v Emyr Evans (WAL)
Toufik Mekhalfi (FRA) v [6] Simon Herbert (ENG)
[4] Torrie Malik (ENG) v Hana Ismail (EGY)
Millie Tomlinson (ENG) v [7] Saran Nghiem (ENG)
[6] Marta Dominguez (ESP) v Jessica van der Walt (AUS)
Lowri Roberts (WAL) v [2] Georgia Adderley (SCO)
[1] Tesni Murphy (WAL) v Hannah Craig (IRL)
Xin Ying Yee (MAS) v [5] Joelle King (NZL)
[8] Enora Villard (FRA) v Akanksha Salunkhe (IND)
Madeleine Hylland (NOR) v [3] Grace Gear (ENG)
Squash Ireland is the National Governing Body for squash on the island of Ireland. The organisation has undergone significant growth and professionalisation in recent years and has been shortlisted for NGB of the Year in both 2023 and 2024.
Squash Ireland is seeking to appoint a Club & Community Development Officer with a particular focus on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the experience and energy to break down barriers and provide opportunities for lifelong participation in squash.
The position is funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund, and the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a range of projects aligned with Sport Ireland’s Diversity & Inclusion in Sport Policy.
In addition to working closely with dedicated volunteers, the Club & Community Development Officer will collaborate with key partners such as Sport Ireland, Sporting Pride, Active Disability Ireland, and Local Sports Partnerships to promote inclusive and welcoming squash programmes and initiatives.
The role is initially offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension subject to continued Dormant Account funding.
The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory:
Applications must be submitted by email with the subject line: [ATTN: Club & Community Development Officer].
Please include the following:
Submit your application no later than 11th June 2025 to:
📧 [email protected]
Squash Ireland is an equal opportunity employer, committed to celebrating diversity and championing inclusivity. If you require any reasonable accommodations to assist you during the selection process, please let us know.
HiiT Squash is an innovative fitness-focused squash programme developed by Coach Developer Jennifer Dillon and Physiotherapist Derek Ryan, that combines High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with squash skills to create an engaging and high-energy experience. The sessions are designed to be accessible for beginners while still challenging enough for those with more experience. It’s a brilliant way to introduce new women to the sport while promoting fitness and community within your club.
Programme Details:
The HiiT Squash 6-week Programme is fully developed and available for download on the Squash Ireland website.
A key objective of the Sport Ireland Funds is to support programmes that become self-sustainable over time. We encourage clubs to consider options to fund the programme independently once the grant period ends. You can download our Toolkit for Programme Sustainability for some ideas. We are happy to support clubs in developing sustainability strategies and provide guidance on effective community engagement.
At Squash Ireland, we believe that sport should be for everyone. That’s why we’re excited to launch a new initiative designed to elevate and expand female participation in squash across the country.
We’re calling on all clubs to appoint a Women & Girls in Squash Champion – a passionate volunteer who will help drive inclusion, representation, and community for women and girls in squash.
This new voluntary role is a key part of our Women in Sport strategy. Each club is invited to nominate one woman to act as their Champion, serving as a vital link between their local club and Squash Ireland.
Role Responsibilities include:
This is not a time-heavy commitment – it’s about passion, advocacy, and building community.
If your club already has someone fulfilling this role (eg. lady captain, women’s activity head coach), simply share her details with us and we’ll add her to the national network.
If not, you can still get involved – and yes, you may nominate a man if no woman is available.
This initiative is about building momentum, sharing success, and making sure women’s voices are heard. By getting involved, clubs can help inspire more women and girls to take part in squash – not just as players, but as coaches, officials, and leaders. This is how we grow the game and create a more inclusive future for all.
Ready to take the next step? Nominate your Champion today by filling in the form here below.
Following the nomination deadline, we’ll host the first Women & Girls in Squash Network Meeting – a friendly and informal space to connect, share ideas, and shape the future together.
Let’s work together to inspire change. Get involved. Make a difference. Lead the change.
Squash Ireland is proud to announce the launch of our comprehensive Club Governance and Development Toolkit, a pivotal resource designed to empower squash clubs across Ireland. This toolkit provides essential guidance and practical tools to enhance club operations, ensuring sustainable growth and effective management.
The toolkit covers topics from starting a club or a junior section, to managing finances, volunteers and members, from club committee and meetings, to marketing and communication.
This initiative aligns with Squash Ireland’s Strategic Plan for 2022-2027 “Connect the Dot” – strategic pillar for Participation and Growth – , aiming to modernise and professionalise the sport nationwide. By equipping clubs with these resources, we strive to create vibrant, multi-generational facilities that position squash as an accessible and healthy lifestyle choice for all.
Squash Ireland CEO Scott Graham promoted the delivery of a club development toolkit. “Clubs and volunteers are the engine room for the development and growth of sport.” Scott commented. “Through this toolkit, we aim to provide a range of resources that will benefit club committees and volunteers in their mission to get more people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds playing the great game of squash.”
We encourage all club administrators, coaches, and members to explore the toolkit and leverage its contents to foster a thriving squash community. Together, we can elevate the standard of squash governance and development across Ireland.
Information contained in the toolkit is provided on different pages on the website listed here below:
The Women in Sport Leadership programme, delivered over six weeks, empowered participants to develop essential skills in areas such as conflict management, self-awareness, effective communication, and decision-making. The programme concluded with an in-person session during which participants presented their personal leadership journeys, along with their short- and long-term goals.
This impactful initiative was expertly designed and facilitated by Sarah O’Shea of SOS Sports Consult, in partnership with Lisa Clancy of Clansult. It offered a dynamic and interactive learning experience, equipping participants with the training, guidance, and expertise needed to excel in leadership roles within the sporting landscape. The course comprised a series of comprehensive modules, featuring practical exercises, individual reflection, and collaborative group work. Participants were encouraged to fully engage with the programme, fostering both personal development and the creation of a strong, supportive network of aspiring women leaders in sport.
Squash Ireland Women In Sport Officer Maxine Strain participated in the last day of the programme, to support the candidates in their leadership journey and to present them with a certificate of completion. “Empowering women to step into leadership roles is not only essential for the growth of squash, but it strengthens the fabric of our clubs and communities.” – Maxine said. “Programmes like Women in Sport Leadership provide the tools and confidence needed to lead with purpose and resilience. At Squash Ireland, we are committed to supporting female leaders through opportunities, mentorship, and a clear pathway to progress. When women lead, the entire sport thrives.“
We extend our warmest congratulations to the following graduates:
Avril Cairns – Limerick Lawn Tennis Club
Ciara Davey – Mount Pleasant Lawn Tennis Club
Annabelle Diamantino – Sutton Lawn Tennis Club
Jody Hannon – Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club
Ciara Moloney Doheny – Carlow Squash
Lydia McQuillan – Lisburn Rackets Club
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the clubs that supported each participant’s application and provided continued encouragement throughout the programme. Club’s commitment plays a vital role in shaping the future of our sport by nurturing strong, capable female leaders from within.
Avril Cairns – Limerick Lawn Tennis Club
Annabelle Diamantino – Sutton Lawn Tennis Club
Ciara Davey – Mount Pleasant Lawn Tennis Club
Ciara Moloney Doheny – Carlow Tennis Club
Jody Hannon – Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club
Lydia McQuillan – Lisburn Rackets Club
The team event is always where passion runs highest and tension reaches its peak—and this year was no different. Our #TeamIreland – featuring Danny Lynch, Conal Jackson, Christian Dromgoole, Ella Erickson, Lydia McQuillan, and Ella Walsh – was eagerly anticipating it.
For the past few decades the team format was two boys and one girl, this year was the first with gender parity, two boys and two girls matches per tie. All matches were played on the same court and in the event of a tie, it would go to game count and then points count, if necessary then the tie would be separated by the winner of the first match played in the tie. The pool stages allowed for draws—but not so in the knockouts, a detail that, as it turned out, didn’t work in our favour.
Prague did a phenomenal job hosting—this is the only event in Europe that has this amount of squash fitted into 10 days. It’s a mammoth effort from all teams, players, and organisers.
Our Irish squad can be incredibly proud of their journey. The passion, resilience, and heart they showed was something special.
All results can be found at esf.tournamentsoftware.com .
Ireland’s pool included defending champions and tournament favourites, France, alongside strong squads from the Netherlands, Italy, and Denmark. While other pools had four teams, ours had five.
Ireland opened against France and, despite showing some strong squash, the result went as expected: a 4–0 loss.
We bounced back with a determined 4–0 win over Denmark, needing to dig deep for that one.
Next came the Dutch—a seriously tough contest. Danny Lynch reached his highest performing level of the week against a strong Robert Linder, pushing hard but falling just short. Lydia also put up a fight but couldn’t get the result. Ella Erickson’s opponent was ruthlessly impressive, consistently hammering left-handed forehand winners. Christian’s match was a fiery and entertaining battle—a common occurrence for the charismatic young Irishman—but he too came up short, with the Dutch taking it 4–0.
Ireland then faced Italy. After splitting the matches 2–2, our team won on games countback, which felt like a huge moment. But heartbreak followed: since the Italians had taken a match off the Dutch and Ireland hadn’t, they finished ahead of us in the group. Gutting for our players not to get the chance to battle for a top-10 finish as per their expectation, but the numbers didn’t agree.
Ireland’s first knockout match was against Wales—a team with real depth. Danny played Oliver Jones in a marathon five-setter lasting 1 hour and 26 minutes. He gave everything but lost a gruelling battle. Conal also fell to a stronger opponent in three games. On the girls’ side, Ella won a five-set thriller, and Lydia took a best-of-three. But it wasn’t enough. On countback, Ireland came up one game short. Every point counts, and this one was another tough pill to swallow.
Our wounded players took the court against Norway, and delivered a solid 3–1 win thanks to strong performances by Lydia, Christian, and Ella Walsh.
Later that same day, Ireland faced Scotland. After ten days surrounded by squash for 12 hours a day, the team put in a heroic effort. Danny produced the most entertaining squash of his campaign, thrilling the crowd in an hour-plus of amazing rallies, eventually losing in four after a marathon effort. Ella Erickson faced Robyn McAlpine in a clash of two talented young players, and Robyn came out on top. That left it to Lydia and Conal, who both needed to win 3–0 for us to take the tie. They delivered with immense mental strength, giving us a huge team win to close our campaign on a high.
To celebrate, the players enjoyed a well-earned BBQ complete with a DJ and a few games of padel.
This year, Prague is playing host to the U19 Championship—an event that’s fast becoming a standout on the European junior squash calendar. For many, it’s a highlight of their playing careers, a week with some of their fondest juniors memories. Spanning 10 days, the event is split into two parts: the first half dedicated to individual competition, the second to the team championship.
Both the men’s and women’s events featured 64-player draws, with only each nation’s top talents competing. That meant every match was a battle—rarely an easy run for anyone.
The competition was spread across two venues. The primary site was the impressive Hector Centre, home to five glass-back squash courts lined up in a row, which served as the event’s vibrant hub. Beyond squash, Hector boasts tennis, badminton, padel, beach volleyball, a gym, and on-site accommodation—though squash was very much the star this week. A secondary venue, a squash and bowling centre across town, hosted a handful of matches.
Credit to the Czech Federation for organizing a seamless event, including securing a fantastic hotel just minutes from Hector—a nice treat for the players.
The individual championships had its ups and downs for all players. There were huge highlights, some performances that need forgetting quickly, and some major 5 set battles that went both ways. For all involved, it was an invaluable learning curve. How best to progress from here is the mission.
All results can be found at esf.tournamentsoftware.com .
U19 Boys – Final Ranking
16th place – Aaron Knox
24th place – Christian Dromgoole
45th place – Danny Lynch
50th place – Conal Jackson
61st place – Frank O Flynn
U19 Girls – Final Ranking
23rd place – Lydia McQuillan
25th place – Ella Erickson
30th place – Ella Walsh
38th place – Zoe Yeomans
45th place – Riley Slade
The event was closed out with the men’s and women’s finals. Both had impressive French winners, showcasing an incredible level of squash and inspiring many of the spectators!
The team event starts on Thursday for Danny, Conal, Christian, Lydia, Ella and Ella. An exciting week ahead!
An event that didn’t quite meet Danny’s own high expectations, but did provide some great performances and battles that will stand to him in the team event. He ended with three wins and three losses, showing moments of real grit. An agonizing first-round defeat, followed by a heartbreaking 12–10 fifth-set loss (after holding match balls), were tough pills to swallow. But his ability to bounce back mentally and refocus was perhaps his biggest win of the week. Sometimes the making of an athlete is how they react!
Thrown in at the deep end with the No. 3 seed in round one, Conal gave a good account of himself, making the opponent work for his victory. Then came a series of grueling five-setters—three in a row, two of which he won. By his final match, fatigue had taken its toll, bringing to a final loss. Still, a solid performance that sets him up nicely for the team event.
Off to a flyer with a 3–1 win in round one, Christian followed up with a closely contested four-set loss. Day two brought a strong win over Maltese Julian Scerri [17/24], pushing him into tougher territory in the draw. Though he didn’t notch another win, his top-25 finish and trademark tenacity made for a strong outing.
What a start from the Waterford man—two wins on day one, including a nail-biting 11–8 in the fifth against a top French opponent to break into the top 16 – and providing his teammates with the nervous excitement that only these events can bring. A performance to be proud of for us all! Though he faced Europe’s best in the later rounds, he never lost heart. His poise and fight at just 16 years old bode well for the future.
A few tough opening matches for Frank. He was always competitive in the games, always fighting hard. Frank played superb squash in parts, and it all came together in the later stages where he closed out the event with two commanding 3–0 victories. A strong finish to a valuable learning experience.
Making her Irish debut, the American-based Ella did not disappoint. A clinical first-round win was followed by a valiant effort against a top English player. Pushing her in each game, Ella lost 3-0 but showed what she’s capable of. A narrow 11–9 fifth-set loss in round three stung, but she rebounded in style—winning the rest of her matches and gearing up confidently for the teams event.
Lydia opened with a commanding win, before a narrow round-two loss which set up an unfortunate all-Irish clash against teammate Ella Walsh in round three. Lydia came through that in straight games and continued with strong performances. After two tough losses, her final win—15–13 in the fifth—was a thriller and a great note to end on.
A huge round-one comeback win for Ella—down two games, she clawed back to win 11–9 in the fifth. Brilliant effort from the Dublin based player. Tough luck followed, running into the second seed (for the second year in a row) – held a good account of herself but was out in 3 games – and then drawing Lydia in round three. She bounced back with a dominant 3–0 win over a Croatian player and a spirited match against a higher-seeded Norwegian. Plenty of positives to take forward.
Still just 16 years old, Zoe showed impressive maturity winning three from six! Her event began with a loss to the eventual finalist, England’s Emily Coulcher-Porter—a player with the rare skill of using opposite hands on either side of the court, avoiding backhand. Zoe’s standout moment came in a commanding win over a German rival who had previously troubled her. Always nice to see improvements coming along, positive event for sure!
A tough event for the athletic Mount Pleasant player, with early matchups against powerful opponents. Riley posses plenty of speed, but struggled to answer to some of the big hits. She also had the misfortune of drawing teammate Zoe—never ideal in a large event. But Riley saved her best for last, taking down a tricky Norwegian opponent in a five-set thriller on the final day. Valuable lessons learned.
