Girls Varsity Squash

The Girls’ Varsity Squash team finished another strong season with a 15-5 overall team record and impressive individual results. They started the season well, finishing second at the Tom Flanagan Invitational Tournament in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania. Playing a grueling five matches in 24 hours, they lost only one to the eventual champions, Agnes Irwin, the nation’s fourth-ranked team. Travel matches showcased their resilience, with a convincing win against Loomis Chaffee and a near upset against Tabor Academy. Both senior captains, Bridget Clennan ’24 and Avery Summers ’24, displayed grit in a close match against St. George’s, securing a dramatic come-from-behind victory to secure the win. The Rams defended their title at the MICDS Ashes Invitational, winning all five matches, including a clean sweep against John Burroughs and Westminster. This marked their 10th consecutive Ashes victory and solidified their undefeated tournament record. The U.S. Squash High School Nationals saw them placed in a strong Division II bracket, where they finished twelfth. Abby Derdeyn ’25 and Annabelle Medler ’24 remained undefeated with a perfect 4-0 Nationals record, capping off an incredible season. Both finished with a remarkable 19-1 season record, with Derdeyn’s first career defeat coming at the hands of Agnes Irwin. The girls’ squash team finished on a high note, showcasing talent and fighting spirit both on the road and at home. The team bids farewell to five seniors this year: Clennan, Summers, Medler, Charlotte Derdeyn ’24, and team manager Ananya Kamineni ’24.