Portland YMCA squash article in Portland Press Herald

Great article about the efforts of Barrett Takesian and Portland Community Squash focusing on middle school kids from King Middle School in the YMCA’s middle school program.

Article link: http://www.pressherald.com

Middle School players in Brooks School tournament

Barrett reports in on the tournament in Massachusetts:

Today, 3/30, seven players from the middle school team went down to Brooks School to compete in the NEMA tournament. Most of our players were in the C division. Cole won the C division, Josh won the C consolation, and Henry won the C plate. Positive attitudes . . . → Read More: Middle School players in Brooks School tournament

Video from Maine’s first Squash Mix and Match!

Big shout out to Marilu Fortson and Barrett Takesian for their efforts in making the first every middle school squash event a reality! Many happy and enthusiastic kids from Brunswick, Maine, Portland, Maine and Lawrence, Mass participated in a giant round robin friendly match at Bowdoin College this past weekend.

See the video:

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Middle School Squash at Bowdoin February 22nd

On February 22nd, 2014 Bowdoin College is hosting the Maine Mix & Match for area squash programs. The event at the Lubin Squash Center will consist of three junior squash programs playing a giant round robin.

Portland Community Squash (Portland YMCA program) SquashBusters Lawrence Brunswick Youth Squash

Each location is bringing 28 players each. The . . . → Read More: Middle School Squash at Bowdoin February 22nd