Sports
Men’s squash wins Conroy Cup
By Jack Vissicchio ’17
March 6, 2015
The men’s squash team finished the season strong as the team took home the Conroy Cup at the 2015 College Squash Association Men’s National Team Championships held at Trinity College. With eight brackets and over sixty teams competing, the Continentals looked to make their mark in the college squash world.
The Continental men (10-10 overall) entered the quarterfinals of the tournament ranked 25th in the college squash association team rankings. The men easily defeated 32nd ranked University of Chicago 9-0. Mac Pivirotto ’15 and Peter Harrison ’15 both swept their opponents at the third and fifth positions, respectively.
Continuing their strong first seasons, David Laub ’18 in the sixth position and Jonathan Ruth’ 18 in the ninth positions both won. Ted Nehrbas ’15 clinched the match, winning in five games at the eighth position.
Moving on to the semi-finals, the Continentals dismantled #26 ranked Tufts 6-3 to win for the third time against the Jumbos this season. Both Marc Dudzik ’16 and Walker Lourie ’15 lead the way with easy three game sweeps of their opponents.
Peter Harrison ’15 also contributed to the win, recording his team-high 10th win this season, which moved him into a tie for eighth place on the program’s all-time list with his 40th career victory. As usual, the men received strong contributions from Laub and Ruth, who outlasted their opponents at the bottom of the line-up.
The victory in the semi-finals set up a showdown against Connecticut College. The men continued their success against the Camels compiling their fourth win against them this season and winning the Conroy Cup for the first time since 1996.
Laub and Ruth once again won their matches at the sixth and ninth positions. Throughout the weekend, Laub, Ruth, Dudzik and Harrison won all three of their matches.
This season the team battled injuries and departures that left the team struggling for success. However, by the end of the year the team rallied together to end the season on a high note.
While the team will be losing six seniors, young talent will help guide the team. The strong play of Laub and Ruth to finish the season combined with the return of #1 singles player, Tucker Hamlin ’17 , from a torn ACL, has the team primed for another strong season next year under Coach Jamie King.