Scarborough Squash Academy 2nds and 3rds make flying start to league campaign

The teams are brandishing a new kit adorned with numerous local sponsors, and matches commenced in September and so far all looks good.

The 1st team, playing in Division 1, contains 2 juniors captained by Harry Amstell and with four matches played sit third with one win in four games.

With some tough matches played junior Ben Squires has a 100% winning record even though he's stepped up to play Number 1 in the absence of Lloyd Allen.

The 2nds, in Division 2, have won all three matches 3-2 and with 46 points from four matches sit comfortably second in the league nine points behind leaders Wigginton 3.

However Scarborough have two games in hand and with 40 points available from these matches a top spot is in their reach. Next up for them are local rivals Bridlington.

The 3rd team, captained by brothers Xav and Xeke Gledhill, sons of Scarborough squash legend Jamie, find themselves in Division 4 after last year's Division 5 title win.

Squash coach Lew Marsden was confident the nights of team training had prepared his team well and he wasn't wrong.

With three wins from three the young team supported by a few more experienced players sit second on 56 points just one behind leaders York 6.

Both play each other on November 18 at the Silver Royd with a 7pm start for those who want to cheer the developing team on.

Marsden said: ''It is so good to see the newly-refurbished courts full of players of all abilities.

"To see all three teams doing so well in what are tough leagues makes all the effort I put in worthwhile.

"We have so many juniors now that are winning both local and national tournaments and the credit is to them and the parents that support them.''

Junior squash is flourishing at the Silver Royd with sessions held most mid week days around 4pm. Any junior or adult looking to take part should contact Barons Fitness on 01723 357740 option 2 where full details can be obtained.