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“I’ve never heard Hayes talk
as humble as they come
about himself or his achievements,”
in the Brunswick sports
Stephens said. “He carries himself
world. He’s also as accom-
with such great humility and class.
plished as they come — especially
I’m happy to be the spokesman for
on the squash courts.
such a tremendous athlete — and
After finishing the 2013 season as the #1 ranked player among
an even better role model.” You cannot doubt that assess-
American 11th graders, Hayes rep-
ment after having the chance to
resented his country last summer
speak to the UPenn-bound senior,
at the world Junior Squash tour-
who also plays varsity soccer and
nament in wroclaw, Poland.
lacrosse.
“It was always my goal to be
“Squash has taught me a lot
selected, so when I got the news, I
about losing — how to act in that
was very excited — and honored to represent the United States on the international stage,” Murphy said. “It was a great experience and should help me in future matches. It was a reality check, too. There are so many world-class players out there who are simply at another
moment and how to use it as tool
level than I am right now.”
to get better,” Murphy said. “I’ve
In addition, Murphy was named
learned to give credit to my oppo-
the most improved squash player
nent, but have also been motivated
in America for 2013 and was also
to work harder after experiencing
recognized as a scholar athlete by
defeat.”
the United States Squash racquets Association. Murphy wouldn’t be the first to
what will he miss most about his time on ’wick’s squash team? “The bus rides, probably,” Murphy
tell you about his list of accom-
responded. “And the time with my
plishments, though. You’d have to
teammates and Mr. Stephens and
ask his coach, Jim Stephens, who
Mr. Boynton.”
raves about the character of his team captain.
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Murphy was named the most improved squash player in America for 2013 and was also recognized as a scholar athlete by the United States Squash Racquets Association.