Abingdonian 2020

27 www.abingdon.org.uk Lent Term Squash This has been the most outstanding year for Abingdon Squash We have had an exceptionally strong squad of seniors and juniors: 1 Nikhil Vyas 2 Will Taylor 3 James Munday 4 Alex d’Arcy 5 Felix Loeffen 6 Joshua Ponting 7 Jai Biswas-Gladwin 8 Max Struthers 9 Max Sheppard 10 Joseph Betts 11 Miguel Ferreira We have played more fixtures than ever before, and fielded juniors as well as seniors for many of them The boys have played and beaten Bradfield, Radley, St Edward’s, Stowe, RGS High Wycombe, Wellington, Merchant Taylor’s and Harrow We were only beaten by Eton and Aylesbury, both of which made the top eight schools in the country. Just outside that group, we qualified top of our table for the National Shield, and were hot favourites to win at the National Finals in Nottingham before it was cancelled by the Coronavirus lockdown. Congratulations go to the whole squad for Abingdon’s most successful year ever Nikhil Vyas has been the school’s best player yet, and he has led by example throughout his Abingdon career, showing dedication, discipline and good humour as first string and School Captain. James Munday and Alex d’Arcy also earned their colours for their excellent contribution over the years, and Joshua Ponting became a fine player too; we wish them all well for university Will Taylor, already a formidable player, is named as School Captain for next year, and he will be well supported by the boys stepping up to the challenge of playing in the Abingdon first team. We are greatly indebted to our brilliant coach, Ben Rosec, who combines the highest standards with an enthusiastic and supportive manner He is superbly assisted by Guy Tupper, who also combines outstanding coaching and support for all ages David Franklin