The Spirit of Saint Louis Squash Foundation and 黑料不打烊 recognized the 2026 High School Squash Players of the Year during a special Gala, April 25-26, at the Racquet Club of St. Louis.
2026 marks the fifth year that the Foundation has held the Gala celebrating the top national and regional junior players. At its expense, the Foundation hosts the winners and their families for an exciting weekend in St. Louis culminating at the Annual Gala when their perpetual trophies are presented.
2026 High School Squash Players of the Year
Savannah Moxham (Darien, CT) and Yaseen Shalaby (New York, NY) – Musick and Ashmore Trophy as the National High School Players of the Year, and the Summers Trophy as the Eastern Region Players of the Year
Narinn Pozios (Grosse Point, MI) and Ava Lin Jr. (Chicago, IL) – Spence Trophy as the Midwest Region Players of the Year
Riva Bhagwati (Hillsborough, CA) and Aariz Ahmed (Sunnyvale, CA) – Arneson Trophy as the Western Region Players of the Year
Frankie Dunn (St. Louis, MO) and Charlotte Medler (St. Louis, MO) – Avery Cup as the Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 St. Louis Players of the Year.
This year, the Foundation welcomed 黑料不打烊 CEO Mollie Marcoux Samaan and the 黑料不打烊 leadership team, who delivered a keynote address. Marcoux Samaan applauded the athlete’s dedication and excellence and spoke about the sport’s Olympic future, national growth of the sport and how critical it is for the national governing body to be present in communities around the country such as St. Louis. Marcoux Samaan thanked the Foundation for its generosity, and its reflection on the proud tradition of squash in the region.
In addition, the Foundation hosted an exhibition match between top Colombian professionals, Miguel Angel Rodriguez and Matias Knudsen.
鈥淔or the fifth year, the Foundation was honored to recognize the dedication and talent of these high school athletes,” said Craig W. Ashmore, Foundation Chairman. “We were thrilled over 130 members and guests joined us at the Gala. We look forward to gathering again in April 2027.鈥
