June 3, 2025

Ingham Team Takes Squash State Champion

Eleven talented juniors recently represented the Northern Region at the Queensland Schools Squash Championship held at Arcia Ridge in Brisbane. Games went over four days with both singles and doubles matches being played.

The NQ team featured a mixture of experienced and new players, with all Ingham players, current members of the Ingham Squash Club. Senior students, Kara Nash and Liam Fascetti had the privilege of being captains this year exemplifying leadership and sportsmanship qualities throughout the championship.

Ingham players fielded well on the podium finishes with Liam Fascetti and Jack Butcher finishing second in the Elite doubles competition. Liam, Jack, and Oliver Flynn combined their efforts to win runners-up in the Open boys division, while Kara received the Open girls Spirit of Squash award which recognises players who demonstrate exceptional sportsmanship and dedication to the game, both on and off the court.

The coveted award of Open Boys State Champion was won by Liam Fascetti who never dropped a match for the championship. Liam was awarded with a selection for the Queensland team who will take on NSW and New Zealand later this year in the Trans-Tasman Challenge Shield.

Contributed with thanks by Kim Di Bella.

Kara Nash with her medal.
Captains Liam and Kara, senior players of the team.
Liam Fascetti with his Gold and Silver medals.
L to R: Oliver Flynn, Dustin Statham (Townsville), Jack Butcher, and Liam Fascetti.
Liam Fascetti with his Gold and Silver medals.