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Yes, you read that title right – I went to squash nationals this weekend, and there was not a single vegetables  involved, curious? read more!

As most of you know I have a younger brother, Kevin, and I am incredibly proud of him. He is 18 months younger than me and I think the world of my little brother even though he is now much taller than me! This weekend I was able to travel up to Connecticut to watch him play in collegiate squash nationals 2013 Men’s College Squash Association National Team Championship

I grew up with sport but I understand many people have never heard of it- well, its closest mainstream comparison is tennis, but with a smaller, oval shaped racquet. However, this really does not do it justice so I am going to commit the cardinal sin and quote from Wikipedia, ” Squash is a high-speed racquet sport played by two players in a four-walled court with a small, hollow rubber ball. For its fast pace and requirement of mental agility, it has been described as “jet-propelled chess”.”

I think jet propelled chess is a bit much but I was very impressed with all of the athleticism I witnessed. My brother played fifth seed, of ten, and these are from the semi-final match against Colby College.

Below you will see photos from the team line up, the pairing, and the match!


I tried to truly capture the match here but while a photo can say 1,000 words sometimes a photo just does more! Here is a video of one of Kevin’s rallies in his match:
I had a fantastic time watching my very athletic brother! 
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