2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC), Sheffield, England
October 12 2023
The 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) drew to a thrilling close in Sheffield, as the UK’s leading domestic junior squash tournament witnessed the coronation of its rising stars. Jonah Bryant, hailing from Sussex and a two-time British Junior Squash Champion, rose to the occasion, claiming the Boys Under 19 Don Sanderson Trophy whilst Amelie Haworth from Hampshire emerged captured the Girls Under 19 title.
In a showdown of top seeds, Jonah Bryant faced off against [3/4] Abd-Allah Eissa from Warwickshire in the Boys Under 19 final.. The encounter began with both players engaging in intense, protracted rallies that left the spectators in animated appreciation. Nevertheless, it was Jonah Bryant, the runner-up in the Boys Under 19 age category of the 2022 British Junior Squash Championships, who secured the first game 11-9. As the contest unfolded, the top seed displayed unwavering dominance, clinching the following two games 11-4 and 11-5 to seal his championship victory.
Amelie Haworth, the Girls' Under 19 top seed, triumphing over the formidable Mariam Eissa of Warwickshire to secure her fourth British Junior Squash Championship title. After a closely contested first game which she won 11-9, the four-time English Junior Squash Champion elevated her game to clinch a straight games victory.
The Boys Under 17 age category witnessed a thrilling comeback, with Dylan Roberts from Kent claiming his maiden British Junior Squash Championships title after overcoming a two-game deficit to vanquish the second-seeded Archie Turnbull from Wales in a captivating five-game battle.
In the Girls Under 17 final, top seed Emily Coulcher-Porter from Oxon lived up to her seeding, securing her maiden title by overcoming Millie Breach from Wales in straight games, 11-6 11-5 11-3.
In the Girls Under 15 final, top seed Reka Kemecsei of Sussex captured her third consecutive British Junior Squash Championship title, dispatching Harriet Broadbridge from Hampshire in straight games. Meanwhile, in the Boys Under 15 final, Luke McBride from Surrey overcame a determined Gabriel Chak to secure a hard-fought 11-8 13-11 11-9 victory.
Scotland's No.1 seed, Thomas Myers won his first British Junior Squash Championship title in a high-quality Boys Under 13 final against Joe Thompson. In the Girls Under 13 final, top seed Phoebe Griffiths of Hampshire defeating Esther Chak from Surrey 11-6 11-8 11-9.
The titles in the Boys and Girls Under 11 categories were claimed by top seeds Sionna Misra from Warwickshire and Ben Lamond from Dorset. Both players secured their titles with straight games victories over Ada Brown from Norfolk and Logan Willstrop from Yorkshire, respectively.
In the inaugural Mixed Under 9 final, the top seed Naishe Matamisa from Warwickshire reigned supreme in a swift three-game affair, overcoming Mitaire Onoge from Lancashire 11-9 11-6 11-6. The future of squash looks bright, as these young talents showed their skills and determination on the grand stage of the 2023 British Junior Squash Championships.
2023 ProAir British Junior Championships Sheffield, England
Mixed U9 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Naishe Matamisa (Warks) 3-0 [3/4] Mitaire Onoge (Lancs) 11-9, 11-6 11-6
Boys U11 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Ben Lamond (Dorset) 3-0 [2] Logan Willstrop (Yorks) 15-13, 11-4, 11-2
Girls U11 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Siona Misra (Warks) 3-0 [3/4] Ada Brown (Norfolk) 11-1, 11-5, 11-4
Boys U13 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Thomas Myers (SCO) 3-0 [2] Joe Thompson (Yorks) 11-8, 11-7, 12-10
Girls U13 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Phoebe Griffiths (Hants) 3-0 [2] Esther Chak (Surrey) 11-6, 11-8, 11-9
Boys U15 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Luke McBride (Surrey) 3-0 [2] Gabriel Chak (Surrey) 11-8, 13-11, 11-9
Girls U15 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Reka Kemecsei (Sussex) 3-0 [2] Harriet Broadbridge (Hants) 11-2, 11-7, 11-8
Boys U17 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Dylan Roberts (Kent) 3-2 [2] Archie Turnbull (WAL) 7-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-3
Girls U17 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Emily Coulcher-Porter (Oxon) 3-0 [3/4] Millie Breach (WAL) 11-6, 11-5, 11-3
Boys U19 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Jonah Bryant (Sussex) 3-0 [3/4] Abd-Allah Eissa (Warks) 11-9, 11-4, 11-5
Girls U19 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Amelie Haworth (Hants) 3-0 [5/8] Mariam Eissa (Warks) 11-9, 11-6, 12-10
The stage was set for the 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) semi-finals in Sheffield, England where the brightest young talents in British squash competed fiercely for their coveted spots in their respective finals.
In the Girls' U19 category, a stunning upset unfolded as 14-year-old [5/8] Mariam Eissa from Warwickshire, a two-time British Junior Squash Championship, triumphed over the second seed, Ellie Breach from Wales, 11-7 11-7 5-11 11-8. Meanwhile, the top seed and three-time British Junior Squash Championship, Amelie Haworth from Hampshire asserted her dominance in the semi-finals, securing a straight-game 11-4 13-11 11-2 win over 3/4 seed Robyn McAlpine from Scotland.
In the Boys' U19 British Junior Squash Championship semi-finals, top seed and two-time British Junior Squash Champion Jonah Bryant, representing Sussex, continued his impressive run by comfortably dispatching 5/8 seed Bailey Malik (Sussex) in a straight-games 11-2 11-2 11-6. The 2021 British Junior Squash Championship Boys' U17 winner and 3/4 seed, Abd-Allah Eissa from Warwickshire secured his place in the final with a 3-0 victory over 5/8 seed Alex Broadbridge from Hampshire.
Dylan Roberts, the top seed in the Boys' U17 British Junior Squash Championship category from Kent, advanced towards his maiden British Junior Squash Championship title by defeating 3/4 seed Ismail Khalil in four hard-fought games and is set to face the second seed and 2021 Boys' U15 British Junior Squash Champion Archie Turnbull from Wales, who secured victory over 5/8 seed Harry Bloomfield.
The Girls' U17 British Junior Squash Championship will see a new champion crowned, as [3/4] Millie Breach from Wales caused an upset by defeating the second seed, Elizabeth Dicker, in straight games. Breach will meet top seed Emily Coulter-Porter in the final, after Coulter-Porter triumphed over 3/4 seed Louisa Kaven from Scotland with a 3-0 scoreline.
In the Boys' U15 c British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Luke McBride overcame 5/8 seed Ali Khalil in four closely contested games, while No.2 seed Gabriel Chak defeated [9/12] Murdo Mackenzie from Scotland in straight games after a tie-break in the first.
Girls' U15 British Junior Squash Championship top seed and two-time British Junior Squash Champion Reka Kemecsei showed her dominance by conceding only six points in her entire semi-final against [5/8] Fearne Copley.
The Boys' U13 British Junior Squash Championship final will feature a clash between top seeds Thomas Myers from Scotland and Joe Thompson after both comfortably beat their respective 5/8 seeded opponents, Oscar Brown and Joshua Fillmore.
In the Girls' U13 British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Phoebe Griffiths advanced to the final after a convincing 11-4 11-3 11-4 win over [3/4] Madalena Sidole from Wales. She will be joined by second seed Esther Chak who triumphed in straight games over [3/4] Bella Gokani.
The Boys' U11 British Junior Squash Championship witnessed no upsets, as top seed Ben Lamond and No.2 seed Logan Willstrop reached the final by defeating 3/4 seeded opponents Noah Selby and Jacob Askey in gripping five-game battles.
Girls' U11 British Junior Squash Championship top seed Siona Misra secured her spot in the final with a 3-1 win over [3/4] Elsie Griffiths from Wales. In the other semi-final, [3/4] Ada Brown pulled off an impressive upset against second seed Freya Hennings, prevailing in a thrilling five-game encounter.
The U9 British Junior Squash Championship semi-finals followed the seedings, with top seed Naishe Matamisa making a remarkable comeback from two games down to defeat [3/4] Alfie Knox, while [3/4] Mitaire Onoge overcame [5/8] Henry Frost in four games.
The 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) continued to unfold in Sheffield, England with the No.1 seeds progressing to their respective semi-finals.
In the Boys U19 British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Jonah Bryant advanced to the last four with a convincing win over 9/12 seed Ioan Sharpe from Wales. Another 5/8 seed, Alex Broadbridge made his way to the semi-finals after No.2 seed Yusuf Sheikh from Essex retired due to injury after two games. In a straight games upset, 5/8 seed Bailey Malik triumphed over 3/4 seed Caleb Boy, securing his place in the semi-finals to face Jonah Bryant. The remaining quarter-final in the Boys U19 British Junior Squash Championship saw 3/4 seed Abd-Allah Eissa recording a 3-0 win over 9/12 seed Cory Harding.
In the Girls U19 British Junior Squash Championship, the sole upset came from 5/8 seed Mariam Eissa, who impressively defeated 3/4 seed Meha Shah in straight games. Meanwhile, the top seed and two-time U17 British Junior Squash Champion, Amelie Haworth continued her march to the semi-finals with a straight-game victory over 5/8 seed Natalie Main from Scotland.
In the Boys U17 British Junior Squash Championship quarter-finals, nearly all matches followed the seeding, with one exception. 5/8 seed Harry Bloomfield delivered a five-game thriller, defeating last year's British Junior Squash Championship U15 winner, 3/4 seed Ronny Hickling, setting up a semi-final clash against No.2 seed Archie Turnbull from Wales. Turnbull secured his place with a straight-game victory over 5/8 seed Michael Chak. Top seed Dylan Roberts advanced comfortably and will face 3/4 seed Ismail Khalil in the last four, after Khalil came from behind twice against 5/8 seed Owen Hendricks to win 3-2.
In the Girls U17 British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Emily Coulcher-Porter progressed via a walkover. No.2 seed Elizabeth Dicker, along with 3/4 seeds Louisa Kaven from Scotland and Millie Breach from Wales, all won in straight games to secure their semi-final places.
The Boys U15 British Junior Squash Championship quarter-finals saw 3/4 seeds George Baker and Samuel Cross being knocked out by 5/8 seed Ali Khalil and 9/12 seed Murdo Mackenzie from Scotland, respectively. Meanwhile, top seed Luke McBride and No.2 seed Gabriel Chak both secured their spots in the semi-finals.
In the Girls U15 British Junior Squash Championship, two walkovers occurred in the quarter-final matches, with No.1 seed Reka Kemecsei and 5/8 seed Nia Seren Thomas from Wales progressing over their respective opponents. 5/8 seed Fearne Copley produced an upset by defeating 3/4 seed Reneta Colabella in a 3-1 contest, while No.2 seed Harriet Broadbridge emerged victorious in straight games over 5/8 seed Ava Fox.
The Boys U13 British Junior Squash Championship quarter-finals featured an upset by 5/8 seed Oscar Brown, who joined No.1 seed Thomas Myers from Scotland, 2nd seed Joe Thompson, and 5/8 seed Joshua Fillmore in the semi-finals.
In the Girls U13 British Junior Squash Championship, the quarter-finals followed the seeding, with No.1 seed Phoebe Griffiths, No.2 seed Esther Chak, and 3/4 seeds Madalena Sidoli from Wales and Bella Gokani all progressing to the semi-finals.
The 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) will be staged across three venues in the English city of Sheffield from the 26th to 29th October. Abbeydale Squash & Fitness Club, Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club and Fulwood Sports Club will host the junior squash championships with the quarter-finals onwards played on the all-glass show court at Abbeydale Squash & Fitness Club.
England Squash have unveiled the draws for all junior age categories, confirming that the 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships will features leading players Jonah Bryant and Amelie Haworth.
Jonah Bryant, a two-time British Junior Squash Champion from Sussex, leads the Boys U19 draw as the top seed, determined to improve upon his runner-up finish from last year. Jonah is scheduled to meet 2018 British Junior Squash Champion Yusuf Sheikh of Essex, seeded second, for a potentially thrilling final showdown. The 3/4 seeds are Abd-Allah Eissa of Warwickshire and Caleb Boy of Kent.
In the Girls U19 age category, the formidable Amelie Haworth, a three-time British Junior Squash Champion hailing from Hampshire is seeded number one. It is anticipated that Amelie Haworth will cross rackets with Welsh sensation Ellie Breach, who holds the second seed, in a much-anticipated rematch of last year's GU17 time British Junior Squash Championship final, a contest that Haworth emerged victorious from. On the same side of the draw, 2022 Nordic Junior Squash Open Champion Robyn McAlpine from Scotland is ready to make her mark, while Ellie Breach could face off against last year's GU17 runner-up, Meha Shah of Warwickshire.
The Boys U17 age group sees Dylan Roberts of Kent, the 2023 English National Squash Championship runner-up, claim the top seed, with a potential final showdown against second-seeded Archie Turnbull of Wales. Not far behind are the formidable 3/4 seeds, Ronnie Hickling of Surrey and Ismail Khalil of Warwickshire.
In the Girls U17 age group, Emily Coulcher-Porter of Oxon enters as the favourite but faces a rematch against second-seeded Elizabeth Dicker of Hampshire. 3/4 seeds are Louisa Kaven of Scotland and Mille Breach of Wales.
The Boys U15 age group is poised for an exciting showdown between Surrey stars Luke McBride and Gabriel Chak, predicted to contest the title.
In the Girls U15 age group, two-time British Junior Squash Champion Reka Kemecsei of Sussex commands the top seed and is on course to face former British Junior Squash Champion Ameerah Ismail of Warwickshire in the title decider.
The Boys U13 age category sees top-seeded Thomas Myers of Scotland with a potential final against second-seeded Joe Thompson of Yorkshire. In the Girls U13 age group, last year's British Junior Squash Champion runner-up Phoebe Griffiths of Hampshire as the top seed aims to clinch the title, while Esther Chak of Surrey is also a strong contender, with the prospect of a final against Phoebe Griffiths.
The Boys U11 age group will see top seed Ben Lamond from Dorset as one of the favourites. He'll face challenges from notable contenders like Logan Willstrop of Yorkshire and Noah Selby of Essex, sons of former British National Squash Champions James Willstrop & Daryl Selby.
In the Girls U11 age group, top-seeded Siona Mishra of Warwickshire seeks an improved performance following her seventh-place finish last year and is seeded to square-off against second-seeded Freya Hennings of Surrey in the final.
Finally, the Mixed U9 category features prominent contenders Naishe Matamisa of Warwickshire, Gabriel Cannistraci of Middlesex, Mitaire Onoge of Lancashire and Alfie Knox of Ireland.
In a showdown of top seeds, Jonah Bryant faced off against [3/4] Abd-Allah Eissa from Warwickshire in the Boys Under 19 final.. The encounter began with both players engaging in intense, protracted rallies that left the spectators in animated appreciation. Nevertheless, it was Jonah Bryant, the runner-up in the Boys Under 19 age category of the 2022 British Junior Squash Championships, who secured the first game 11-9. As the contest unfolded, the top seed displayed unwavering dominance, clinching the following two games 11-4 and 11-5 to seal his championship victory.
Amelie Haworth, the Girls' Under 19 top seed, triumphing over the formidable Mariam Eissa of Warwickshire to secure her fourth British Junior Squash Championship title. After a closely contested first game which she won 11-9, the four-time English Junior Squash Champion elevated her game to clinch a straight games victory.
The Boys Under 17 age category witnessed a thrilling comeback, with Dylan Roberts from Kent claiming his maiden British Junior Squash Championships title after overcoming a two-game deficit to vanquish the second-seeded Archie Turnbull from Wales in a captivating five-game battle.
In the Girls Under 17 final, top seed Emily Coulcher-Porter from Oxon lived up to her seeding, securing her maiden title by overcoming Millie Breach from Wales in straight games, 11-6 11-5 11-3.
In the Girls Under 15 final, top seed Reka Kemecsei of Sussex captured her third consecutive British Junior Squash Championship title, dispatching Harriet Broadbridge from Hampshire in straight games. Meanwhile, in the Boys Under 15 final, Luke McBride from Surrey overcame a determined Gabriel Chak to secure a hard-fought 11-8 13-11 11-9 victory.
Scotland's No.1 seed, Thomas Myers won his first British Junior Squash Championship title in a high-quality Boys Under 13 final against Joe Thompson. In the Girls Under 13 final, top seed Phoebe Griffiths of Hampshire defeating Esther Chak from Surrey 11-6 11-8 11-9.
The titles in the Boys and Girls Under 11 categories were claimed by top seeds Sionna Misra from Warwickshire and Ben Lamond from Dorset. Both players secured their titles with straight games victories over Ada Brown from Norfolk and Logan Willstrop from Yorkshire, respectively.
In the inaugural Mixed Under 9 final, the top seed Naishe Matamisa from Warwickshire reigned supreme in a swift three-game affair, overcoming Mitaire Onoge from Lancashire 11-9 11-6 11-6. The future of squash looks bright, as these young talents showed their skills and determination on the grand stage of the 2023 British Junior Squash Championships.
2023 ProAir British Junior Championships Sheffield, England
Mixed U9 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Naishe Matamisa (Warks) 3-0 [3/4] Mitaire Onoge (Lancs) 11-9, 11-6 11-6
Boys U11 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Ben Lamond (Dorset) 3-0 [2] Logan Willstrop (Yorks) 15-13, 11-4, 11-2
Girls U11 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Siona Misra (Warks) 3-0 [3/4] Ada Brown (Norfolk) 11-1, 11-5, 11-4
Boys U13 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Thomas Myers (SCO) 3-0 [2] Joe Thompson (Yorks) 11-8, 11-7, 12-10
Girls U13 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Phoebe Griffiths (Hants) 3-0 [2] Esther Chak (Surrey) 11-6, 11-8, 11-9
Boys U15 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Luke McBride (Surrey) 3-0 [2] Gabriel Chak (Surrey) 11-8, 13-11, 11-9
Girls U15 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Reka Kemecsei (Sussex) 3-0 [2] Harriet Broadbridge (Hants) 11-2, 11-7, 11-8
Boys U17 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Dylan Roberts (Kent) 3-2 [2] Archie Turnbull (WAL) 7-11, 8-11, 11-8, 11-7, 11-3
Girls U17 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Emily Coulcher-Porter (Oxon) 3-0 [3/4] Millie Breach (WAL) 11-6, 11-5, 11-3
Boys U19 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Jonah Bryant (Sussex) 3-0 [3/4] Abd-Allah Eissa (Warks) 11-9, 11-4, 11-5
Girls U19 British Junior Squash Championship Final:
[1] Amelie Haworth (Hants) 3-0 [5/8] Mariam Eissa (Warks) 11-9, 11-6, 12-10
The stage was set for the 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) semi-finals in Sheffield, England where the brightest young talents in British squash competed fiercely for their coveted spots in their respective finals.
In the Girls' U19 category, a stunning upset unfolded as 14-year-old [5/8] Mariam Eissa from Warwickshire, a two-time British Junior Squash Championship, triumphed over the second seed, Ellie Breach from Wales, 11-7 11-7 5-11 11-8. Meanwhile, the top seed and three-time British Junior Squash Championship, Amelie Haworth from Hampshire asserted her dominance in the semi-finals, securing a straight-game 11-4 13-11 11-2 win over 3/4 seed Robyn McAlpine from Scotland.
In the Boys' U19 British Junior Squash Championship semi-finals, top seed and two-time British Junior Squash Champion Jonah Bryant, representing Sussex, continued his impressive run by comfortably dispatching 5/8 seed Bailey Malik (Sussex) in a straight-games 11-2 11-2 11-6. The 2021 British Junior Squash Championship Boys' U17 winner and 3/4 seed, Abd-Allah Eissa from Warwickshire secured his place in the final with a 3-0 victory over 5/8 seed Alex Broadbridge from Hampshire.
Dylan Roberts, the top seed in the Boys' U17 British Junior Squash Championship category from Kent, advanced towards his maiden British Junior Squash Championship title by defeating 3/4 seed Ismail Khalil in four hard-fought games and is set to face the second seed and 2021 Boys' U15 British Junior Squash Champion Archie Turnbull from Wales, who secured victory over 5/8 seed Harry Bloomfield.
The Girls' U17 British Junior Squash Championship will see a new champion crowned, as [3/4] Millie Breach from Wales caused an upset by defeating the second seed, Elizabeth Dicker, in straight games. Breach will meet top seed Emily Coulter-Porter in the final, after Coulter-Porter triumphed over 3/4 seed Louisa Kaven from Scotland with a 3-0 scoreline.
In the Boys' U15 c British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Luke McBride overcame 5/8 seed Ali Khalil in four closely contested games, while No.2 seed Gabriel Chak defeated [9/12] Murdo Mackenzie from Scotland in straight games after a tie-break in the first.
Girls' U15 British Junior Squash Championship top seed and two-time British Junior Squash Champion Reka Kemecsei showed her dominance by conceding only six points in her entire semi-final against [5/8] Fearne Copley.
The Boys' U13 British Junior Squash Championship final will feature a clash between top seeds Thomas Myers from Scotland and Joe Thompson after both comfortably beat their respective 5/8 seeded opponents, Oscar Brown and Joshua Fillmore.
In the Girls' U13 British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Phoebe Griffiths advanced to the final after a convincing 11-4 11-3 11-4 win over [3/4] Madalena Sidole from Wales. She will be joined by second seed Esther Chak who triumphed in straight games over [3/4] Bella Gokani.
The Boys' U11 British Junior Squash Championship witnessed no upsets, as top seed Ben Lamond and No.2 seed Logan Willstrop reached the final by defeating 3/4 seeded opponents Noah Selby and Jacob Askey in gripping five-game battles.
Girls' U11 British Junior Squash Championship top seed Siona Misra secured her spot in the final with a 3-1 win over [3/4] Elsie Griffiths from Wales. In the other semi-final, [3/4] Ada Brown pulled off an impressive upset against second seed Freya Hennings, prevailing in a thrilling five-game encounter.
The U9 British Junior Squash Championship semi-finals followed the seedings, with top seed Naishe Matamisa making a remarkable comeback from two games down to defeat [3/4] Alfie Knox, while [3/4] Mitaire Onoge overcame [5/8] Henry Frost in four games.
The 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) continued to unfold in Sheffield, England with the No.1 seeds progressing to their respective semi-finals.
In the Boys U19 British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Jonah Bryant advanced to the last four with a convincing win over 9/12 seed Ioan Sharpe from Wales. Another 5/8 seed, Alex Broadbridge made his way to the semi-finals after No.2 seed Yusuf Sheikh from Essex retired due to injury after two games. In a straight games upset, 5/8 seed Bailey Malik triumphed over 3/4 seed Caleb Boy, securing his place in the semi-finals to face Jonah Bryant. The remaining quarter-final in the Boys U19 British Junior Squash Championship saw 3/4 seed Abd-Allah Eissa recording a 3-0 win over 9/12 seed Cory Harding.
In the Girls U19 British Junior Squash Championship, the sole upset came from 5/8 seed Mariam Eissa, who impressively defeated 3/4 seed Meha Shah in straight games. Meanwhile, the top seed and two-time U17 British Junior Squash Champion, Amelie Haworth continued her march to the semi-finals with a straight-game victory over 5/8 seed Natalie Main from Scotland.
In the Boys U17 British Junior Squash Championship quarter-finals, nearly all matches followed the seeding, with one exception. 5/8 seed Harry Bloomfield delivered a five-game thriller, defeating last year's British Junior Squash Championship U15 winner, 3/4 seed Ronny Hickling, setting up a semi-final clash against No.2 seed Archie Turnbull from Wales. Turnbull secured his place with a straight-game victory over 5/8 seed Michael Chak. Top seed Dylan Roberts advanced comfortably and will face 3/4 seed Ismail Khalil in the last four, after Khalil came from behind twice against 5/8 seed Owen Hendricks to win 3-2.
In the Girls U17 British Junior Squash Championship, top seed Emily Coulcher-Porter progressed via a walkover. No.2 seed Elizabeth Dicker, along with 3/4 seeds Louisa Kaven from Scotland and Millie Breach from Wales, all won in straight games to secure their semi-final places.
The Boys U15 British Junior Squash Championship quarter-finals saw 3/4 seeds George Baker and Samuel Cross being knocked out by 5/8 seed Ali Khalil and 9/12 seed Murdo Mackenzie from Scotland, respectively. Meanwhile, top seed Luke McBride and No.2 seed Gabriel Chak both secured their spots in the semi-finals.
In the Girls U15 British Junior Squash Championship, two walkovers occurred in the quarter-final matches, with No.1 seed Reka Kemecsei and 5/8 seed Nia Seren Thomas from Wales progressing over their respective opponents. 5/8 seed Fearne Copley produced an upset by defeating 3/4 seed Reneta Colabella in a 3-1 contest, while No.2 seed Harriet Broadbridge emerged victorious in straight games over 5/8 seed Ava Fox.
The Boys U13 British Junior Squash Championship quarter-finals featured an upset by 5/8 seed Oscar Brown, who joined No.1 seed Thomas Myers from Scotland, 2nd seed Joe Thompson, and 5/8 seed Joshua Fillmore in the semi-finals.
In the Girls U13 British Junior Squash Championship, the quarter-finals followed the seeding, with No.1 seed Phoebe Griffiths, No.2 seed Esther Chak, and 3/4 seeds Madalena Sidoli from Wales and Bella Gokani all progressing to the semi-finals.
The 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships (BJC) will be staged across three venues in the English city of Sheffield from the 26th to 29th October. Abbeydale Squash & Fitness Club, Hallamshire Tennis & Squash Club and Fulwood Sports Club will host the junior squash championships with the quarter-finals onwards played on the all-glass show court at Abbeydale Squash & Fitness Club.
England Squash have unveiled the draws for all junior age categories, confirming that the 2023 ProAir British Junior Squash Championships will features leading players Jonah Bryant and Amelie Haworth.
Jonah Bryant, a two-time British Junior Squash Champion from Sussex, leads the Boys U19 draw as the top seed, determined to improve upon his runner-up finish from last year. Jonah is scheduled to meet 2018 British Junior Squash Champion Yusuf Sheikh of Essex, seeded second, for a potentially thrilling final showdown. The 3/4 seeds are Abd-Allah Eissa of Warwickshire and Caleb Boy of Kent.
In the Girls U19 age category, the formidable Amelie Haworth, a three-time British Junior Squash Champion hailing from Hampshire is seeded number one. It is anticipated that Amelie Haworth will cross rackets with Welsh sensation Ellie Breach, who holds the second seed, in a much-anticipated rematch of last year's GU17 time British Junior Squash Championship final, a contest that Haworth emerged victorious from. On the same side of the draw, 2022 Nordic Junior Squash Open Champion Robyn McAlpine from Scotland is ready to make her mark, while Ellie Breach could face off against last year's GU17 runner-up, Meha Shah of Warwickshire.
The Boys U17 age group sees Dylan Roberts of Kent, the 2023 English National Squash Championship runner-up, claim the top seed, with a potential final showdown against second-seeded Archie Turnbull of Wales. Not far behind are the formidable 3/4 seeds, Ronnie Hickling of Surrey and Ismail Khalil of Warwickshire.
In the Girls U17 age group, Emily Coulcher-Porter of Oxon enters as the favourite but faces a rematch against second-seeded Elizabeth Dicker of Hampshire. 3/4 seeds are Louisa Kaven of Scotland and Mille Breach of Wales.
The Boys U15 age group is poised for an exciting showdown between Surrey stars Luke McBride and Gabriel Chak, predicted to contest the title.
In the Girls U15 age group, two-time British Junior Squash Champion Reka Kemecsei of Sussex commands the top seed and is on course to face former British Junior Squash Champion Ameerah Ismail of Warwickshire in the title decider.
The Boys U13 age category sees top-seeded Thomas Myers of Scotland with a potential final against second-seeded Joe Thompson of Yorkshire. In the Girls U13 age group, last year's British Junior Squash Champion runner-up Phoebe Griffiths of Hampshire as the top seed aims to clinch the title, while Esther Chak of Surrey is also a strong contender, with the prospect of a final against Phoebe Griffiths.
The Boys U11 age group will see top seed Ben Lamond from Dorset as one of the favourites. He'll face challenges from notable contenders like Logan Willstrop of Yorkshire and Noah Selby of Essex, sons of former British National Squash Champions James Willstrop & Daryl Selby.
In the Girls U11 age group, top-seeded Siona Mishra of Warwickshire seeks an improved performance following her seventh-place finish last year and is seeded to square-off against second-seeded Freya Hennings of Surrey in the final.
Finally, the Mixed U9 category features prominent contenders Naishe Matamisa of Warwickshire, Gabriel Cannistraci of Middlesex, Mitaire Onoge of Lancashire and Alfie Knox of Ireland.