The 2026 All Jamaica Junior Squash Championship reached a thrilling conclusion Monday night at the Liguanea Club, with defending champions Mehar Trehan and Ethan Miller asserting their dominance in front of enthusiastic crowds.
Both players, top seeds in their respective categories, secured straight-set victories in the finals of their age groups, continuing their remarkable runs from last year and leaving a lasting impression on fans and competitors alike.
Ethan Miller’s clinical performance in U17 boys final
Number one seed Ethan Miller controlled the U17 Boys final from start to finish, defeating second seed Max Henzell with a commanding 11-2, 11-4, 11-1 victory. Miller’s precise movement, shot selection, and court awareness ensured he retained his crown without dropping a single set throughout the tournament.
Reflecting on his performance, Miller praised the quality of his opponents and his own growth over the year.
“It was good, it was tough, everybody’s been improving. I’m really grateful to be able to play them. I’ve seen a lot of improvement in the competition since last year, especially in my own game. I’m just really grateful to be able to come out and play,” he said.
Looking ahead, Miller has his sights set on regional and international competitions. “CASA is next, and any other tournament outside of the Caribbean, like the US Open and Canadian Open. But the next thing on the calendar is definitely CASA, trying to win CASA Under 17,” he added.
Mehar Trehan asserts dominance in U19 girls final
In the U19 Girls final, Mehar Trehan stamped her class on the tournament, defeating her opponent 11-7, 11-2, 11-8. Though she secured victory in straight sets, Trehan noted the need for focus and precision in every point.
“I always enjoy coming back and playing in the All Jamaica. I get to see all my friends and my teammates again and play some good squash. I really enjoyed it,” she said.
Trehan also commended the progress of her younger competitors. “I was playing some younger opponents than usual. I’m not used to being the older one or one of the older ones in the tournament, but although it was three-nil matches, all my opponents have been playing exceptionally well and way better than the last time I saw them.”
Emerging champions in younger categories
The tournament also showcased new talent across the junior ranks. In the U15 Boys category, Govind Venugopal overcame Juhah Tavares-Finson 11-9, 11-3, 6-11, 11-1 to claim the title, while Jaden Emery captured the U13 Boys crown with a 3-0 win over Nathan Chong (11-1, 11-2, 11-1).
In the girls’ divisions, Varenya Singh took the U17 title by defeating Marley Price 11-7, 11-8, 11-0. Price, however, achieved a personal milestone by winning the U15 Girls title in a dramatic five-set showdown against Singh, prevailing 11-7, 12-14, 11-9, 4-11, 13-11 in a match filled with lead changes and tension.
