Team Detail
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Squash - Varsity Boys
2021 - 2022Head Coach: David Pfalzgraf- Buffalo Men’s League Champions - 2013Winter 2025-2026Boys Squash (Overall 6-6-12, CISAA 2-6-8)Captains: Dylan Chiantella '26, Ryan Zhang '26 & Finley Greene '27Notable Victories:
- Defeating Canisius on Senior Night
- Defeating Lancaster Country Day School to become Division 7 National ChampionsHighlights:
- The highlight of the season took place at the US High School Nationals in Philadelphia. After falling behind 0-3 in the finals, the team staged a remarkable comeback to beat Lancaster Country Day School and become Division 7 National Champions.Awards:
- Most Valuable Player:
- Most Improved Player:
- Coaches Award:Championship History:
- Western New York Prep Champions - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2019
- Division 7 National Champions - 2026
- CISAA Championship 2013
- U.S. Squash ‘C’ Division National Champions - 2008
The Buffalo City Singles Men’s ‘Open’ Champions- The Buffalo City singles championships were first held in 1925. The winner that year was Mr. E. L. Hedstrom, father of Nichols Alumni Eric L. Hedstrom, Jr. ’41 and grandfather of Gilbert S. Hedstrom ’71.- John Bassett ’14
- Michael Che ’11
- P. Charlie Barth IV ’06
- Peter DeRose ’78
- Phillip C. Barth III ’75
- Stephen S. Gurney ’51
- Seymour H. Knox, Jr. ’15
The Buffalo City Doubles ‘Open’ champions (men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles):- P. Charlie Barth IV ’06
- Steve Joyce, Jr. ’82
- Peter DeRose ’78
- Scott Friedman ’76
- Phillip C. Barth III ‘75
- Marc Reinhardt ’73
- Charles P. Jacobs ’68
- George H. Ostendorf, Sr. ’59
- Robert E. Rich, Jr. ’59
- James Wadsworth ’57
- Stephen S. Gurney ’51
- Nelson M. Graves, Jr. ’44
- William R. Dann ’44
U.S. Squash - National Champions (Doubles):- Charles P. Jacobs ‘68
Men’s 40+ - 1991- William R. Dann ’44 & Nelson M. Graves, Jr. ’44:
Men’s 50+ - 1978Men’s 60+ - 1987Men’s 70+ - 1997, 1999- Peter DeRose ’78
Men’s ‘Open’ – 1997Men’s 40+ - 2000U.S. Squash Presidents:- Seymour H. Knox Jr. 1948-49
- Seymour H. Knox, III 1967-69
U.S. Squash President’s Cup:- Seymour H. Knox, III 1982
Squash - Varsity Boys
Away
League
vs.
Shady Side Academy (PA)
University School (OH)
Away
League
vs.
University School (OH)
Loss
0-9
University School (OH)
Away
League
vs.
Canisius High School
Win
7-2
Nardin Academy Indoor Athletic Center
Away
Cancelled
League
vs.
Upper Canada College (ON)
Upper Canada College (ON)
Away
Cancelled
League
vs.
Crescent School (ON)
Upper Canada College (ON)
Home
League
vs.
Gow School
Win
7-2
Playing Fields - Nichols - Knox Squash Courts
Away
League
vs.
McCallie School
Win
6-3
Blair Academy (NJ)
Away
League
vs.
Delbarton
Win
7-2
Blair Academy (NJ)
Away
League
vs.
Blair Academy (NJ)
Loss
3-7
Blair Academy (NJ)
Home
Cancelled
League
vs.
Appleby College (ON)
Playing Fields - Nichols - Knox Squash Courts
Home
Cancelled
League
vs.
Ridley College (ON)
Playing Fields - Nichols - Knox Squash Courts
Home
Cancelled
League
vs.
University School (OH)
Playing Fields - Nichols - Knox Squash Courts
Away
League
vs.
University School (OH)
Loss
2-5
Nardin Academy Indoor Athletic Center
Away
League
vs.
Canisius High School
Win
6-1
Nardin Academy Indoor Athletic Center
Away
High School Nationals -Philadelphia, PA
League
vs.
Avon Old Farm
Loss
0-7
Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club
Away
High School Nationals -Philadelphia, PA
League
vs.
Salisbury School (CT)
Loss
3-4
Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club
Away
League
vs.
Boston Squash Busters
Win
6-1
Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club
Away
High School Nationals -Philadelphia, PA
League
vs.
Moses Brown
Win
4-3
Berwyn Squash & Fitness Club
Away
Cancelled
CISAA Championships
League
Mayfair Clubs - Lakeshore
Overall Statistics
| W | L | T | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3 |
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