The second day of the ongoing Bounty Farm Handicap Squash tourney was laced with high octane battles that paved the way for a thrilling finish today.
Friday evening’s action at the Georgetown Club Court, Open category was highlighted by an encounter between Nicholas Naraine (-12) and Joe Mekdeci (2) in a three match affair. Mekdeci emerged victorious in the first game, beating Naraine 15-3.
Nyron Joseph
Naraine bounced back however, stunning his opponent to even things up as he ended 15-9. The third game was scattered with Mekdeci earning points reaching to 10 whilst Naraine climbed into positive points. Naraine then jumped from 1 to 13, conceded 2 points, then nailed the vital two points to end; 15-12.
In the Open Category Plate, Regan Pollard (-10) and Javid Rahaman (0) had a mixed match with Pollard winning the first 11-15 before conceding the second -1-15. Pollard the returned with a vengeance in game three sealing victory; 15-9.
Category A’s Kirsten Gomes (0) and Demetrius DeAbreu (-4) displayed skills belying their age, showing the resilience and fortitude the junior players possess in some outstanding rallies. Kirsten dominated to secure both games in a 15-11. 15-13 wins.
Another Category A match of note during Fridays’ play was between James Mekdeci (3) and Madison Fernandes (0). James was able to step up and validate the results of hard work by triumphing over Madison 15-12, 15-13.
The finals will culminate on Sunday with Narine tackling Nyron Joseph (-22) who disposed of Taylor Fernandes (-4) in Friday’s Open category action.
Friday Evening results:
Open Category
Adam Alves (5) beat Ashley Khalil (-4) 15-6, 15-9.
Alex Cheeks (-2) beat Ian Mekdeci (8) 15-14, 7-15, 15-10
Nicholas Naraine (-12) beat Joe Mekdeci (2) -3-15, 15-9, 15-12
Nyron Joseph (-22) beat Taylor Fernandes (-4) 15-9, 15-5
Category A
Abosaide Cadogan (0) beat Shiloh Asregado (11) 15-11, 15-12
Ethan Jonas (-2) beat Joshua Verwey (9) 15-11, 15-9
James Mekdeci (5) beat Madison Fernandes (2) 15-12, 15-13
Paige Fernandes (8) beat Keenan Naraine (13) 15-13, 15-6
Kirsten Gomes (0) beat Demetrius De Abreu (-4) 15-11, 15-13
Louis DaSilva (6) beat Jason Gomes (7) 13-15, 15-14, 15-11
Michael Alphonso (-6) beat Lucas Jonas (2) 15-13, 15-9
Open Category Plate
Robert Natiello (10) beat Andrea King (1) 13-15, 15-5, 15-7
Regan Pollard (-10) beat Javid Rahaman (0) 15-11, -1-15, 15-9
Brian Young (8) beat John Maikoo (8) 15-13, 15-11.
