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As the XIV Annual Caribbean Squash Championships came to a close, the OECS team
were all smiles after a successful campaign. Sherian Slater(SVG) fought her way to the
runner-up position in the Women's Over 40 category as she defeated her opponents from
Barbados, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, before finally losing to Jamaica's Gill Binnie
3/9, 0/9, 7/9. The Veteran's team ended up in 4th position after losing to champions
Jamaica 1-2 in their final tie. The Men's team had an outstanding performance as they lost
two nail-biting ties in the group matches (Guyana and Barbados) before crushing
Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago 4-1 to take fifth place. The top two OECS Men -
Charlie Sonson(LCA) and James Bentick(SVG) finished in the top ten of the final rankings
at no.9 and 10 respectively. The team finished 6th Overall.
Friday's Results(Men):
#1 Charlie Sonson defeated Paul Deverteuil 3/9, 9/2, 9/4, 1/9, 9/4
#2 James Bentick defeated Colin Ramasra 10/8, 9/6, 9/3
#3 Gabe Rabess defeated Ryan Abraham 9/7, 9/3, 9/6
#4 Paul Cyrus defeated Peter Pirtheesingh 9/6, 9/4, 9/3
#5 Roy Defreitas lost to Mark Pontifex 0/9, 6/9, 2/9
OECS defeated TRINIDAD 4-1
Friday's Results(Vets):
W40+ Sherian Slater lost to Gill Binnie 3/9, 0/9, 7/9
M50+ Jon Osman lost to Patrick Chin 0/9, 1/9, 2/9
M40+ Colin Alexander defeated Eddie DePass 10/9, 9/2, 9/5
OECS lost to JAMAICA 1-2
FINAL POSITIONS (Team Competition)
Two Jamaicans will be playing against each other for the title of Caribbean Women's Over
40 Champion, as the XIV Senior Caribbean Squash Championships reaches its final stages.
Jamaican-born and raised Sherian Slater will be taking on great rival and friend Gill Binnie
for the Women's Over 40 Championship as the OECS Vets Team plays Jamaica today(Aug
29). The Men's Team will also be in action this morning as the take on Trinidad and Tobago
in the 5th/6th Playoff. The claimed their berth after whipping Venezuela 4-1 in yesterday's
matches. The Veteran's team will be hoping for third place in the Round Robin Standings as
they have lost two ties(Barbados and Trinidad) while only winning one (Guyana).
Wednesday's Results(Vets):
W40+ Sherian Slater defeated Elizabeth Johnson 9/6, 9/6, 1/9, 9/0
M50+ Jon Osman lost to Leon Truss 6/9, 1/9, 2/9
M40+ Colin Alexander lost to Nigel Griffith 6/9, 6/9, 9/5, 7/9
OECS lost to BARBADOS 1-2
Thursday's Results(Men):
#1 Charlie Sonson defeated Hernan Marino 9/7, 9/3, 9/3
#2 James Bentick defeated Alberto Valecillo 9/2, 9/5, 9/2
#3 Gabe Rabess defeated Luis Hernandes 3/9, 9/6, 9/0, 9/0
#4 Paul Cyrus defeated Alexander Kassab 9/6, 9/0, ret.
#5 Jason Noon lost to Alvaro Argenzio 9/2, 10/8, 6/9, 5/9, 2/9
OECS defeated VENEZUELA 4-1
OECS CONTINUES TO FIGHT ON DAY TWO
As team action continued today(Aug 27), Team OECS continued to make good progress in
the Men's and Veteran's divisions. The Men's team had the tough task of facing defending
champs Guyana who boasted having 2 players in the final eight of individual competition. The
score was 4-1 to Guyana, but the tie could have went to either team as OECS fought
valiantly. Dominican Gabe Rabess pulled off a major upset and created much hope for the
squad, as he flew past Guyana's number three - Robert Fernandes in straight games (9/2,
9/3, 9/7). Paul Cyrus was on next and he gave it his all as he took his opponent - Julian Chin
to five gruelling games, before finally losing 7/9, 9/1, 1/9, 9/8, 4/9. The number ones were on
next with Charlie Sonson facing 3-time Caribbean champion Max Weithers. He sent a panic
through the Guyana camp in the first game, as he stole a 9/7 victory, before Max pulled
himself together to win the next two 9/5, 9/1, 9/0. Guyana was now ahead 2-1, and the win
was confirmed as Regan Pollard rushed past St. Lucian Jason Noon 9/4, 9/0, 9/6 in the 5th
string match. Now with no pressure to deal with, James Bentick played brilliantly to carry
Shawn Badrinauth to 5 long games in a repeat of the Round Robin tie in the Southern
Caribbean Championships last year. A year ago it would have been a walkover, but James
challenged the Barbados Open champion in a 1/9, 9/6, 3/9, 10/9, 5/9 defeat. The Veteran's
team compensated for this loss however, when they stormed to a 2-1 victory of the
Guyanese veteran team. Sherian Slater continues to be in dominant form as she crushed
Colleen Braithwaite 9/6, 9/2, 9/6 in the opening encounter. Jon Osman then sealed the
victory as he flew past Ian McDavid 9/1, 9/2, 9/5. Guyana then gained consolation as Alwyn
Callender defeated Vincentian Colin Alexander 9/2, 9/3, 9/7 in the Men's Over 40 match.
The Men will be having a rest as the Veteran's team takes on defending champs Barbados in
Wednesday's matches.
OECS GOES DOWN FIGHTING ON DAY ONE
As the Senior Caribbean Squash Team Championships kicked off yesterday (August 25),
the OECS team got off to a somewhat promising start, losing by the closest of margins in
their opening ties.The Veteran team started the day with a 1-2 loss to Trinidad and Tobago.
The only win came from Sherian Slater(Women's Over 40) who defeated 3/9, 9/2, 10/8,
9/1; while Colin Alexander (Men's Over 40) lost to John Holley 1/9, 5/9, 1/9 and Jon
Osman (Men's Over 50) lost to Lewis Smith9/10, 5/9, 2/9. The Men's team faced hosts
Barbados in what turned out to be nail-biting battle. On first was St. Lucia's Jason
Noon(no.5) who put the team ahead as he defeated John Cumberbatch 5/9, 5/9, 10/8, 9/6,
9/7. Barbados however, came back to level at 1-1 when Marlon White defeated Paul
Cyrus(no.4) 9/7, 9/2, 9/0 and they then stole the lead when Gavin Cumberbatch edged out
Charlie Sonson(no.1) 9/6, 4/9, 7/9, 9/7, 9/5. The score was now 2-1, with James Bentick
having to face the pressure of defeating arch-nemesis Andy Gill. He had never beaten him
before, but he managed to turn the tables with an inpressive 7/9, 9/7, 9/0, 9/4 victory. With
the score now tied, Gabe Rabess couldn't handle the pressure and was crushed by Shawn
Simpson 9/5, 9/6, 9/5 to give Barbados the win.
The Men and Veteran teams will now have a hard task on their hands as they face Guyana in
Tuesday's matches.
TEAM ACTION KICKS OFF
The OECS squash team will be looking for top honours in the Men's and Veteran's (they
could not field a Women's team) team competitions as the Senior Caribbean Squash Team
Championships begins today (Monday 25th). They will be up against strong teams from
Guyana, Barbados, Bermuda, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. The Veteran's
team comprises - Colin Alexander (VIN), Men's Over 40; Sherian Slater (VIN), Women's
Oer 40 and Jon Osman (BVI), Men's Over 50. They will be playing against Trinidad and
Tobago at 9:30 AM. The Veteran's team has a good chance at the title and are seeded at
4(ahead of Trinidad and Tobago) based on the 2001 results. The Men's team comprises -
Charlie Sonson (LCA), no.1; James Bentick (VIN), no.2; Gabe Rabess (DMA), no.3; Paul
Cyrus (VIN), no. 4; Jason Noon (LCA), no.5; Roy Defreitas (VIN), Reserve. They have
been seeded at 5, ahead of Bermuda and Venezuela, based on their 2001 5th place finish.
Their first challenge is against hosts Barbados at 6:00 PM.
STOUT ENDS RABESS' RUN
The excellent run of the sole survivor of the OECS Squash Team in the Caribbean
Championships finally came to an end when Gabe Rabess lost to rising star - James Stout in
the semi-finals of the Men's Plate. Stout later went on to win the plate against Guyana's
Julian Chin in the final. Gabe's wife (Marlene West, Jamaica) however, compensated for his
loss as she claimed her 4th Caribbean Women's Champion title as she triumphed once again
over Guyana's "squash queen" Nicolette Fernandes 10/8, 9/6, 9/2 in a repeat of the 2001
final.
FINAL POSITIONS (Individual Competition)
RABESS ADVANCES TO PLATE SEMIS
Dominican Gabe Rabess is still keeping the OECS Banner flying as he advanced to the
Men's Plate Semi-finals at the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships in Barbados. Gabe
claimed his semi-final berth when he defeated Sam Stevens of Bermuda in the Round of 16
(after receiving a bye), 1/9, 9/7, 9/4, 9/5. He then triumphed over 15- year old Rhett
Cumberbatch (Barbados) 9/5, 9/3, 9/0 in the quarters and will now face Caribbean Under
19 Champion and 9/16 seed- James Stout (Bermuda) in the Plate semis.
OECS MEN CRASH OUT OF MAIN DRAW
In the latest set of results from the Senior Caribbean Squash Championships in Barbados,
the OECS Men's contingent crashed out of the Main Draw in the Men's Individual
Championship. Gabe Rabess (Dominica) made an early exit as he lost to Bermuda's 9/16
seed Thomas Sherratt 6/9, 8/10, 7/9 in the Round of 32. The top two OECS players
however, had better luck winning their opening matches to advance to the Round of 16.
Charlie Sonson (St. Lucia) and James Bentick (St. Vincent) overcame Jamaica's Bruce Levy
and Chris Binnie respectively to face James Bullock and Nick Kyme in the Last 16. Charlie
Sonson then lost to Jamaica's 3/4 seeded James Bullock in straight games in what was a
repeat of the Milex Liguanea Open Men's A Divison final in early July. James Bentick was
also on the losing end against Bermuda's number two seed and world number 162, losing
0/9, 3/9, 0/9.
BENTICK PREPARES FOR ACTION
James Bentick left the island on Wednesday 20th, as the lone Vincentian player to compete
in individual competition as the 2003 Caribbean Squash Championships kicked off
yesterday (Thursday 22nd). James was set to face Jamaica's junior star - Chris Binnie
according to the latest information from Barbados, after Chris received a walkover against
Barbados' Marlon White in the Round of 64. James is seeded in the 9/16 bracket. The other
two OECS participants - Charlie Sonson (St. Lucia), and Gabe Rabess (Dominica) also
made it to the Round of 32. Charlie qualified based on his 9/16 seeding and will now face
Jamaica's Bruce Levy while Gabe Rabess had to overcome Leon Truss of Barbados 9/7,
9/1, 9/2 to face Thomas Sherratt (Bermuda), seeded 9/16.