Squash (Quarterfinals) - Hall 6 vs Hall 8

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Score: 3-2 (Hall 6 wins)

Squash has entered the Semifinals! Go Hall 6!

1^st match – Seow Hong
Despite going onto the court knowing that the game would not be an easy one, Seow Hong managed to brace himself and entered the court with cool composure. Seow Hong’s display of perseverance during the game was highly commendable as the opponent tried to tire him out with cross courts but he pressed on and defended every ball that came his way. He did not concede defeat until the game finally ended after 2 sets. Seow Hong is without a doubt an exemplary captain!

2^nd match – Ling An
Good things come in small packages and Ling An with her quick reflexes and powerful straight drives left the supporters in awe, and her opponent gasping for air. Before we knew it, she won both sets, only losing 2 points to the opposing team.

3^rd match – Poh Shen
Poh Shen played the game with marvellous shot selections and gave his opponent a tough time with cross courts that made his opponent cover great distances across the courts. However, his opponent was very agile and had great stamina, defending most balls driven by Poh Shen. Poh Shen fought hard in the first set but eventually conceded defeat. However, the Sixers cheered him on and he definitely gave the opponent a very difficult time in the second set, catching up with a few points everytime his opponent scored. Although he lost the second set, Poh Shen never did lose focus of the game and his perseverance is admirable.

4^th – Ling Han
Elder sister Ling Han scored her first point on her first serve within seconds. Her devastating power and fast exchanges enabled her to clear the first set with a clean sweep of 9-0. In the second set, her opponent fought hard to gain a point but Ling Han eventually cleared the second set with 9-1 as she had excellent control of the game, executing lower court shots like a drop to slow the pace of the game to her own advantage.

5^th – Kasster
Endowed with speed and agility, Kasster ended the first set with a clean sweep. In the second set, Kasster scored again with strong straight drives within seconds. However, his opponent managed to catch up with 4 points, bringing the score to 7-4. With that, Kasster fought hard and did not give his opponent any chance to score. With excellent footwork and fast reflexes, it was evident who the stronger player was and the game ended with victory cheers from Hall 6.

Story By: Phuah Mei Fang

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