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The 2021 Squash season was challenging, with only six games played in the shortened season. Nevertheless, the season was once again a success, with solid development across all teams in the squad. Many players had not played a game for almost a year, but the enthusiasm never wavered, and it was back to business in January. To the six Year 12 students in the squad – thank you for your service, commitment, and positive attitudes over the years.

This year, Camberwell entered four teams into the Victorian Junior Squash Association, two in Division 2 and two in Division 4. The Thirds team, one of the Division 4 teams, finished 3rd in the division – not an easy feat over a mere six games. Both the Thirds and Fourths competed with enthusiasm, with every new player giving it their best shot, regardless of the previous week’s outcome. The Seconds team, in Division 2, showed the squad how it was done. Every week, the matches ended with close scores, keeping everyone on their toes. Team Captain Mitchell Wills kept the passion alive, helping them finish the season with a nearly even win-loss ratio.

The Firsts team started the season a little shaky but, by the end of the season, we were the strongest team in the division. Rising stars Lachlan Wei and Taran Rose took the challenge head-on, performing extraordinarily in their most successful seasons so far. We competed to the best of our ability and were awarded the joint Premiership with Trinity Grammar School’s Firsts – both teams finishing with 67 points apiece. Thank you to my Vice Captain, Hamish Campbell-Cowan – your support helped put the Premiership within reach.

As with last season, training was run at Grace Park Hawthorn Club. Thank you to Selena, James, Mike, and Lara for helping us improve our skills so we could show the other clubs and schools what it means to be a Camberwell Grammarian. Additionally, a very big thank you to Mr Burke and Mr Duong for their unwavering positivity and support during the season – it helped make each Saturday something for the squad to look forward to. Good luck to the squad for next season.

As Mr Burke loves to say, ‘Hit the ball where your opponent isn’t.’

Isa Rose Captain

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