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Squash players show top form on North Shore

The 2011-12 competitive season is underway and the Shakriu Squash Academy has wasted little time in tasting success. The Richmond-based club dominated the recent 40th annual Evergreen Tournament, bringing home numerous awards.

The 2011-12 competitive season is underway and the Shakriu Squash Academy has wasted little time in tasting success.

The Richmond-based club dominated the recent 40th annual Evergreen Tournament, bringing home numerous awards.

Leading the way was 15-yearold Alex Toth capturing the girls under 19 age category. Her brothers and sisters were also busy reaching the podium as 11-yearold Andrea Toth opened some eyes with her second place finish in the under 17 division.

Matthew Toth managed a third place showing in the boys under 19 competition, while nine-yearold James Toth was second in the boys under 11 grouping.

Others to enjoy strong tournaments included Harry Freeman, 16, placing second in the men's under 19 category. Jaan Padda and Arjun Padda were third and fourth respectively in the under 17 boys division. Ismael Matti, 10, had a promising competitive debut with a fourth place result in the under 11 age group.

Shakiru Squash Academy is the two-time defending provincial junior champion, an honour given to the club that annually produces the most provincial champions.

The academy is run by squash professional Shakiru Matti out of Sports Central.