Boys’ Squash
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Coaches
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Results
vs.
Trinity-Pawling School
Away
Win
5-2
The tigers made the longest trip of the season on match day #1 and came away with a victory in eastern New York.
The black & orange led 2-1 after the even matches as Austen Rappaport ’25 won a close match 3-1 at #2 and Hayden Rowley ’24 won convincingly 3-0 at #4. #6 Aiden Ryder ’26 played well but lost in close games 0-3, while Ryan Kim ’25 won the exhibition match at #8 in four tight games 12-10, 10-12, 11-8, 12-10.
The odds took the court and Charlie Riegel ‘24 rolled his opponent quickly at #3, 11-3, 7, 3 to put the tigers one match away from the team victory. Alex Suarez ’26 was up 2-1 and looked like he might close-out the match, but his opponent rallied for a five-game victory. With Suffield ahead 3-2 in the team match EJ Lee won in straight games at #7 to clinch the team victory.
All eyes then turned to the #1 match where captain Brady Holmes was down 0-2. He rallied to win the third game convincingly 11-5 and the tide turned. Brady gained momentum as his opponent tired, and he won the fourth 11-3. The deciding game was a seesaw affair until 6 all, then Brady’s length and conditioning took over. He forced two errors from his adversary sandwiched by two deft drops by Brady. The TP player fought off one match point before Brady sealed his comeback with a backhand boast the TP play was too tired to run down.
It was a good start to the season and a rewarding result for the long trip. Pomfret will be a much steeper test at the home opener on Saturday. Thanks to the Riegels who made the long trip to support the team.
vs.
Pomfret School
Home
Loss
3-4
The Boys’ Varsity Squash Team hosted Pomfret in their home opener today. The tigers fell in a tight one 3-4. It was a tail of two matches as Suffield controlled the top of the ladder, but Pomfret dominated at the bottom with their depth.
Team Captain Brady Holmes ’24 used consistent length, errorless play, and deft dropshots to defeat his opponent routinely 11-5, 11-1, 11-3. Austin Rappaport ’25 offered a bit more excitement at #2 as he won in four very tight games 11-13, 11-5, 13-11, 14-12. Not to be outdone, #3 Charlie Riegel ’24 continued his winning streak after just two + weeks of formal squash training with the most exciting match of the day. He won the first two games 14-12, 11-6. Then his opponent won 8-11, 5-11 to force a deciding fifth game. Each player fought off a match point before Charlie completed the win 14-12.
The tigers at the bottom of the ladder did not fare as well. Alex Suarez Vargas ’26, Sam Longley ’24, Aidan Ryder ’26 and EJ Lee ’26 had difficulty defending against their opponents’ serves and could not match their depth. Though they are improving, each lost in straight games.
The team is now 1-1 and host Salisbury and Williston Northampton School in a tri-match next Wednesday before winter break.
Special thanks to the faculty, parents, Alumni, and students who came to support the team, including; The Warrens, The Sullivans, Mr. Cahn, Mrs. Patterson, Jack Patterson, Mrs. Riegel, Vivian Riegel, Mr. & Mrs. Rappaport, Dr. Holmes and several others.
vs.
Williston Northampton School
Home
Win
4-3
The Boys’ Varsity Squash Team hosted Williston and Salisbury in their annual, pre-winter-break tri-match. Suffield split the day and enter vacation 2-2, an admirable beginning for such an inexperienced group of players.
Suffield defeated Williston in the first match of the afternoon 4-3. It was a very close match, and the tigers were fortunate to pull out the victory. Austin Rapaport ‘ 25 won cleanly at #2, 11-9, 11-2, 11-4 and # 4 Hayden Rowley ’24 did the same at #4,11-8, 11-9, 11-7. Aidan Ryder won in four close games at #6 11-9, 11-7, 10-12, 11-6. After the even matches the tigers held a 3-0 lead. The odd matches swung in favor of Williston as #3 Charlie Riegel ’24 played well but fell in five games 11-9, 9-11, 6-11, 11-5, 8-11. #5 Alex Suarez ’26 and #7 Sam Longley ’24 could only salvage one game between them as they fell 3-1 and 3-0. Fortunately, team captain and #1 Brady Holmes won convincingly at #1 11-5, 11-1, 11-4 to secure the team win. The tigers face Williston two more times in the new year and these will prove to be tight contests.
After Salisbury and Williston played, the tigers matched up against Salibury. The boys school from NW CT was the class of this match day and they dominated the less experienced tigers from top to bottom. No one from Suffield managed to win a single game, though #2 Austin Rappaport did push his opponent to a tie breaker in game #2. #1 Brady Holmes, #3 Charlie Riegel, and #7 Sam Longley each earned 8 or more points in a game, but Salisbury was too technically sound and too deep for the tigers to pose any real threat.
The team enters the break 2-2. The new year will bring more difficult challenges for this eager, young team.
vs.
Salisbury School
Home
Loss
0-7
The Boys’ Varsity Squash Team hosted Williston and Salisbury in their annual, pre-winter-break tri-match. Suffield split the day and enter vacation 2-2, an admirable beginning for such an inexperienced group of players.
Suffield defeated Williston in the first match of the afternoon 4-3. It was a very close match, and the tigers were fortunate to pull out the victory. Austin Rapaport ‘ 25 won cleanly at #2, 11-9, 11-2, 11-4 and # 4 Hayden Rowley ’24 did the same at #4,11-8, 11-9, 11-7. Aidan Ryder won in four close games at #6 11-9, 11-7, 10-12, 11-6. After the even matches the tigers held a 3-0 lead. The odd matches swung in favor of Williston as #3 Charlie Riegel ’24 played well but fell in five games 11-9, 9-11, 6-11, 11-5, 8-11. #5 Alex Suarez ’26 and #7 Sam Longley ’24 could only salvage one game between them as they fell 3-1 and 3-0. Fortunately, team captain and #1 Brady Holmes won convincingly at #1 11-5, 11-1, 11-4 to secure the team win. The tigers face Williston two more times in the new year and these will prove to be tight contests.
After Salisbury and Williston played, the tigers matched up against Salibury. The boys school from NW CT was the class of this match day and they dominated the less experienced tigers from top to bottom. No one from Suffield managed to win a single game, though #2 Austin Rappaport did push his opponent to a tie breaker in game #2. #1 Brady Holmes, #3 Charlie Riegel, and #7 Sam Longley each earned 8 or more points in a game, but Salisbury was too technically sound and too deep for the tigers to pose any real threat.
The team enters the break 2-2. The new year will bring more difficult challenges for this eager, young team.
vs.
Kingswood-Oxford School
Home
Loss
0-7
The boys’ varsity squash team opened the new year by hosting a talented Kingswood Oxford team. The tigers competed as best they could, but only managed to win three games across all eight matches.
#5 Aidan Ryder ‘26 put up the best fight, clawing back from 0-2 down to win the third game 11-5 and the fourth 11-2 before falling short int eh fifth 7-11.
#3 Hayden Rowley ’24 earned the only other game win for the tigers. He won his third game I extra points 12-10 before losing the fourth 6-11.
#4 Sam Longley pushed his opponent in three close games (9-11, 5-11, 10-12) but fell short int eh decisive points.
The team is now 2-3 and hopes to get back in the win column when they travel to Williston next Wednesday.
Schedule
Roster
Team Overview
The goal of the program is to be as competitive as possible while supporting anyone who wants to play across all ability levels. Students who play varsity upon entering Suffield usually have prior squash experience, though talented tennis players have been able to successfully transition to the game at the varsity level.
The team strives for the best record against the best competition while upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship and respectful competition. The JV team stresses the fundamental skills of the game as well as the lifelong nature and lessons of the sport such as sportsmanship, fitness, and competitive camaraderie. The most experienced and seasoned JV players often make the jump to the varsity squad after a few seasons of training.
The Suffield boys’ squash program has built a strong tradition in just two decades. During this brief history, the team has qualified for the “A” tournament twice [2006 & 2015-16], finished second in the “B” tournament three times [2007, 2008, & 2019], and won the “C” tournament [2012]. The Suffield boys’ varsity squash team competes against many of the strongest programs in western New England, including Loomis Chaffee, Berkshire, Avon Old Farms, and Salisbury. The Tigers are always looking for the most challenging opponents they can find. Though the Tigers are among the newer members of the New England Prep squash landscape, they have performed admirably since arriving and have notched team victories over perennial powers Deerfield, Loomis Chaffee, Hotchkiss, Avon, Salisbury, and Westminster among others, in recent years. Some recent Suffield squash alumni have played competitively at the college level. Suffield players have competed for Cornell, Dartmouth, St. Lawrence, George Washington, Bates, Colby, and F&M, as well as other college programs, and a few have gone on to coach at the college and club levels after graduating from Suffield Academy.
