The National Graded Championships concluded with great success for the Central Squash Team hosted by Henderson Squash Club. They brought their A-game, a lot of energy, and some friendly competition to the courts.
They started strong on day one with 9 wins and 4 losses, setting the tone. Day two had its challenges, but the team rallied in the afternoon, scoring some key wins. The final day began with a bang, a 5-match winning streak setting the stage for exciting final matchups.
Malachy O’Connor and Matt Nation were stars of the show, battling through intense 5-set matches. Malachy emerged as the C Grade men's champion, while Matt narrowly missed out but snagged the Runner-Up spot in the fiercely competitive A Grade men's category.
Here’s how they placed overall:
| GRADE | MENS | PLACING | WOMEN | PLACING |
| A | Matt Nation | 2nd | Abbie Holmes | 5th |
| B | Liam Burnard | 4th | Keisha Juffermans | 3rd |
| C | Malachy O'Connor | 1st | Kayla Ryan | 4th |
| D | John Laurenson | 5th | Cindy Leong | 5th |
| E | Campbell Harding | 3rd | Renee Clegg | 4th |
| F/J | Shaun Miles | 3rd | Rosalie Dowman | 4th |
- Throughout the tournament, the Central Squash Team exemplified sportsmanship and solidarity, with teammates actively supporting each other through every match. Their dedication and commitment were evident in their performances, where they pushed themselves and left it all on the court. Leaving with trophies and big smiles, the Central Squash Team made sure the other districts knew they weren’t just playing a game, they were having fun while doing it!
