Gavin Maxwell is only 14 years old but heB次元官网网址檚 already thinking about an NCAA scholarship, in squash.

Victoria is rising within the national squash scene with players such as Maxwell, ranked third among U15 boys in Canada.

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Maxwell finished first in the under-15 boys open at the Pacific North West Junior Jesters Squash tournament at Cedar Hill Recreation Centre on Saturday. ItB次元官网网址檚 one of many tournament wins for the St. AndrewB次元官网网址檚 Regional High School student this year.

B次元官网网址淚B次元官网网址檇 like to play for Canada one day, and I hope to be able to get a scholarship, too,B次元官网网址� Maxwell said.

It was also a special day for Grace Thomas.

B次元官网网址淚tB次元官网网址檚 the biggest tournament win for me,B次元官网网址� said the 13-year-old, an up-and-comer who took the girlsB次元官网网址� U15 trophy in just her second year playing.

The annual jesters tourney usually features 160 to 180 entrants in the U19, U17, U15, U13 and U11 categories. This year, 222 youths entered and the tourney was played on 13 courts at Cedar Hill, St. Michaels University School and the Victoria Squash Club.

B次元官网网址淣ext year this tournament will be sanctioned as a selection event for the U17 and U19 national junior team,B次元官网网址� Green said.

It means more national team players will attend. The Jesters tourney will continue to aid in developing young talent with intermediate and novice levels, as well as the open category.