The College Squash Association (CSA) is proud to announce the 2024-2025 All-American selections. This year’s honorees represent 10 different CSA member institutions, highlighting the competitive depth and talent across college squash.

All-American selections recognize the top student-athletes who have demonstrated exceptional performance throughout both the regular season and the championship events. To view the CSA criteria for All-American status, please click here.

Men’s All-American Teams

First Team All-American
Tad Carney – Yale University
Joachim Chuah – Trinity College
David Costales – Harvard University
Karim Elbarbary – University of Virginia
Denis Gilevskiy – Harvard University
Omar Hafez – University of Pennsylvania
Neel Joshi – Harvard University
Salman Khalil – University of Pennsylvania
Nicholas Spizzirri – University of Pennsylvania
Lachlan Sutton – Yale University

Second Team All-American
Marwan Abdelsalam – University of Pennsylvania
Avi Agarwal – Princeton University
Arav Bhagwati – Yale University
Nathan Tze Bing Kueh – University of Pennsylvania
Aaron Liang – Cornell University
Haris Qasim – Drexel University
Low Wa-Sern – Trinity College
Benedek Takacs – Trinity College
John Paul Tew – University of Virginia
Ahmed Wael – Princeton University

Women’s All-American Teams

First Team All-American
Meagan Best – University of Virginia
Caroline Fouts – Harvard University
Malak Ashraf Kamal – Trinity College
Malak Khafagy – University of Pennsylvania
Riya Navani – Stanford University
Saran Nghiem – Harvard University
Chan Sin Yuk – Columbia University
Heng Wai Wong – Yale University
Yee Xin Ying – Cornell University
Zeina Zein – Princeton University

Second Team All-American
Hannah Chukwu – Trinity College
Habiba Eldafrawy – Harvard University
Madison Ho – Stanford University
Sohaila Ismail – University of Pennsylvania
Noa Romero – Trinity College
Jana Safy – Trinity College
Lucie Stefanoni – Harvard University
Lina Tammam – University of Virginia
Emma Trauber – Princeton University
Franka Vidovic – University of Pennsylvania

Congratulations to all of this year’s All-American honorees on their outstanding seasons and well-deserved recognition!

The College Squash Association (CSA) is proud to announce that the Georgetown University women’s squash team, led by Head Coach Heba El Torky, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Chaffee Award for Team Sportsmanship. Georgetown was first nominated by peer programs and then voted on by fellow coaches across college squash, making this a particularly meaningful recognition.

The Chaffee Award is presented annually to a women’s team coach whose team has demonstrated the qualities of sportsmanship, teamwork, character, and improvement. The award was first established in 1987, when the women’s squash team at Williams College donated it in honor of their former coach, Clarence C. Chaffee. Coach Chaffee began the Williams squash program in 1938, led the school’s first intercollegiate team in 1939, and remained at the helm until his retirement in 1970.

This marks the second time that Georgetown has earned the prestigious honor, having also received the award in 2023. Under the leadership of Coach El Torky—who began her tenure in November 2024 and just completed her first season—the team had a standout year, finishing ranked No. 13 in the nation and capturing the Kurtz Cup at the CSA Divisional Team Championships.

Coach Heba El Torky commented:
“This is one of the most meaningful honors we could receive. The Georgetown Women’s Squash Team has shown heart, respect, and unity every step of the way. I’ve watched them support each other more during a loss than a win, lead with integrity, and represent the university with pride and grace. I’d like to thank my fellow coaches across college squash for this recognition—it means so much coming from those who truly understand the game and its values. We’ll continue to keep sportsmanship at the heart of everything we do.”

In a competitive and often intense college squash environment, the Chaffee Award celebrates the intangible qualities that elevate the sport: mutual respect, selflessness, and a commitment to competing the right way. Teams recognized with this honor are seen as role models in how they carry themselves on court and in how they support one another and their opponents throughout the season. At a time when competitive pressures can run high, the Chaffee Award serves as an important reminder that sportsmanship is not only valued—but essential—to the integrity and future of college squash.

Bowdoin College, Hamilton College, Middlebury College, and Stanford University were the other leading vote-getters for the 2025 Chaffee Award.

Congratulations to Georgetown University for once again embodying the best values of college squash and for a season defined by class, cohesion, and competitive spirit!

The College Squash Association (CSA) is proud to announce that the Bowdoin College men’s squash team, led by Head Coach Brendan McClintick, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Sloane Award for Team Sportsmanship. Bowdoin was first nominated by peer programs and then voted on by fellow coaches across college squash, making this a particularly meaningful recognition.

This marks the second time Bowdoin has earned the prestigious honor, having first received the award in 2013. Bowdoin capped off a strong 2024–2025 season by finishing ranked No. 23 in the nation.

Coach McClintick reflected on the award by saying:
“I am thrilled that our men’s team has received this award. We faced some exceptional teams this season who all played with great heart and determination. A massive thank you and shout out to our captains, Jack and Nick, and our seniors, Abhi, Alex, and Neil, who did an amazing job setting the tone and competing with their hearts on their sleeves. This is a wonderful group of young men, and I am extremely excited to see how we continue to grow our program and its positive culture.”

Sportsmanship remains a cornerstone of the college squash experience, shaping how players, teams, and programs represent themselves both on and off the court. Through respect, integrity, and fair competition, sportsmanship strengthens the bonds between teams and elevates the overall quality of the college squash community.

The Sloane Award is presented annually to the men’s team that best exemplifies the spirit of sportsmanship in college squash. The award honors teams that demonstrate “a sense of esprit de corps, of sportsmanship, of hard but fair play, of being gracious in victory and defeat, and enjoying the camaraderie and pride of being part of a team,” as described by former Williams College coach Clarence Chaffee.

An award for team sportsmanship was first introduced in 1981, with Williams College—coached by Sean Sloane—earning the inaugural honor. A nationally ranked hardball squash player and a longtime coach of both squash and tennis, Sloane’s teams were recognized for their spirit and character. In 2005, the CSA renamed the award in his honor to recognize his lasting impact on the culture of college squash.

Harvard University, Middlebury College, and the United States Naval Academy were the other leading vote-getters for the 2025 Sloane Award.

Congratulations to Bowdoin College for embodying the values of respect, fairness, and camaraderie this season!

The College Squash Association (CSA) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 CSA Scholar Athlete Award, recognizing a distinguished group of juniors and seniors who have demonstrated excellence both on and off the court.

The Scholar Athlete Award is granted to student-athletes who have competed in the majority of their team’s matches in a top-10 ladder position while achieving high academic standing at their institution. For full eligibility criteria, please click here.

This recognition reflects the CSA’s deep commitment to the core values of college squash: competitive excellence, academic integrity, and personal growth. Scholar Athletes represent what is possible when passion for sport is matched by dedication in the classroom. These student-athletes model the discipline, focus, and determination that define the best of college athletics.

The CSA places a high value on the Scholar Athlete Award as it embodies the dual commitment that makes college squash so special. Balancing intense training, team travel, and match play with the demands of rigorous coursework is no small task. Honoring those who manage both with distinction is one of the most meaningful moments of our season.

The CSA congratulates all of this year’s awardees and celebrates their achievements, both as athletes and as scholars.

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Photos credit: Chris McClintick, Director of Communications at US Squash

Trinity College secured the 2025 CSA Women’s Team National Championship (Howe Cup) in dramatic fashion on Sunday, March 9, defeating Harvard University 5-4 in a match that came down to the final court. The top-seeded Bantams and second-seeded Crimson battled for over three hours, with momentum shifting throughout the morning before Trinity ultimately emerged victorious. With the win, Trinity successfully defended its national title, securing back-to-back championships.

Harvard struck first, as Brecon Welch earned a four-game victory over Fabiola Cabello to put the Crimson on the board. Lucie Stefanoni followed with a hard-fought five-game win against Noa Romero, giving Harvard a 2-0 lead. Moments later, Hanna Chukwu responded for Trinity, battling past Habeeba Eldefrawy in five games to earn the Bantams’ first point.

Trinity continued to gain ground when Varvara Esina defeated Emma Carney in four games, leveling the overall score at 2-2. Harvard quickly regained the lead as Caroline Fouts overcame Jana Safy in four games, making it 3-2 in favor of the Crimson. Janna Ashmawy delivered a crucial win for Trinity, defeating Amira Singh in straight games to bring the match to 3-3.

Meanwhile, Luján Palacios was in the middle of a grueling contest with Molly Stoltz, ultimately winning in five games to give Trinity its first lead of the match at 4-3. Saran Nghiem answered for Harvard, defeating Malak Ashraf Kamal in four games to tie the score again at 4-4. With the national championship on the line, the final match between Trinity’s Kara Lincou and Harvard’s Ocean Ma took center stage. With a packed crowd surrounding Court 4, Lincou held her nerve, securing a straight-game victory and clinching the Howe Cup for Trinity.

The 5-4 win sealed the Bantams’ second consecutive national championship, completing a championship run as the tournament’s #1 seed. The final match was a fitting conclusion to an incredibly competitive weekend, with both teams displaying remarkable skill and resilience.