Girls’ Squash

On Wednesday afternoon, Suffield Girls' Varsity Squash hosted Loomis Chaffee at Tisch Field House in their final match before the holiday break. While the Tigers battled fiercely, the Pelican’s depth proved too much, and Suffield ultimately fell 1-6.

Senior Lauren Dobler delivered a standout performance, claiming the Tigers' lone victory with a 3-1 win at the number six position. Lauren showcased effective volleying and impeccable backhand length, keeping her opponent on the defensive throughout the match.

The day featured several hard-fought contests, most notably from junior Jocy Koffi, whose speed and agility were on full display. Jocy pushed her opponent to the brink in a thrilling five-game marathon, with every game tightly contested, earning the admiration of the home crowd. Sophomore Stella Lawrence also impressed with her resilience, bouncing back from an early 0-2 deficit to take the third game before eventually falling 1-3. At the number 9 position on the ladder, junior Charlotte DeLong also picked up a solid win in the exhibition match.

The Tigers now head into a well-deserved holiday break to regroup and recharge. They’ll return to action in 2025, taking on Westminster in early January.

Happy Holidays!

The girls’ varsity squash team traveled to Simsbury on Wednesday to challenge Westminster in their first match of 2025. Despite knowing the challenge ahead, the Tigers gave it their all but fell short, losing 0-7. While the result may be one-sided, the match featured several hard-fought contests and promising performances.

Westminster’s top of the ladder proved formidable, with seniors Paw Law Eh, Chloe Lawrence, and Diana Baffor battling valiantly but ultimately falling in three straight games.

At the number four position, senior Tilden Wasley delivered an impressive performance, jumping out to an early lead and taking the match to a thrilling five games. Her developing short game stood out, as she skillfully mixed straight drops and well-placed drives with excellent pace and length. Despite the narrow loss, Tilden’s attacking mindset provide an exciting foundation to build on for future matches. Senior Lauren Dobler and junior Jocy Koffi also pushed their opponents in tight four-game battles at number six and five, respectfully. Jocy, in particular, mounted a strong comeback in the fourth game in overtime and came close to forcing a fifth. Jocy’s deft drops and speed were almost enough to overcome her opponent’s deep and powerful rails.

The team will look to regroup and continue building momentum as they hit the road again to take on Westover this Saturday at 2:15 in Middlebury, CT.

The girls' varsity squash team traveled to Middlebury, CT, on Saturday to face off against powerhouse Westover School, one of the top squash programs in New England. As expected, Westover demonstrated their strength and depth, earning a decisive 7-0 victory over the Tigers.

Despite the challenging match, there were some bright moments for Suffield. Junior Anna Jolly captured an impressive victory in the exhibition match at the number 8 position. After dropping the first game 5-11, Anna was resilient, storming back to win the next three games to secure a 3-1 victory. Anna has continued to improve steadily every match since joining the team this winter. At number 9, junior Charlotte DeLong also delivered an admirable effort, winning her first game and pushing her opponent in the next three closely contested games before ultimately falling 1-3.

The Tigers will look to get back in the win column on Wednesday afternoon when they play host to the Williston Northampton School at 2:15 pm in Tisch Field House.