The 2025 OUA Squash Championships brought intense competition and remarkable moments to the courts of the White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa. Over the course of the weekend, teams battled with grit, creating close competition for both the men's and women's divisions. After a weekend on the court, the Warriors earned podium results.
On Friday, in the women's division, the Western Mustangs edged out the Waterloo Warriors in a tightly contested 4-3 match. Waterloo, however, quickly found their footing, bouncing back with an emphatic 7-0 sweep over the Brock Badgers to even their record at 1-1. Over in the men's competition, the Western Mustangs made an early statement with a dominant 7-0 win against Waterloo. The Warriors responded later in the day with an impressive 6-1 victory over the Brock Badgers, keeping their championship aspirations alive.
As the tournament progressed into Saturday, the stakes grew higher, and the matches more intense. Waterloo's men's team carried their momentum into the morning, dropping only one set in a commanding 7-0 win over McMaster. Their biggest test, however, came in the semifinals against an undefeated Toronto Varsity Blues squad. Rising to the occasion, the Warriors delivered an outstanding 5-2 performance, handing Toronto its first loss of the championships and securing their place in the gold medal match against Western. On the women's side, Waterloo continued to fight, earning a 6-1 victory over Guelph to clinch a semifinal spot. Their hopes of gold were dashed, however, as the Toronto Varsity Blues proved too strong, claiming a 6-1 win and sending the Warriors to fight for bronze.
With medals on the line, the final day delivered. Waterloo's women's team found themselves in a tense battle for bronze against Queen's, ultimately pulling off a narrow 4-3 victory to finish on the podium. Meanwhile, in the men's gold medal match, Western reaffirmed their dominance with a flawless 7-0 win over Waterloo.
Individual accolades rounded out the tournament, highlighting some of the top talents of the weekend. Waterloo's Niki Shemirani (Toronto, ON) earned both MVP honors and a spot on the All-Star team for the women's division. On the men's side, Rayan Hashmi (Calgary, AB) and Connor Jinks (Stratford, PEI) were recognized as All-Stars for their contributions, while Coach Musa Huq (Niagara Falls, ON/) received the prestigious Coach of the Year award, a testament to his leadership and the Warriors' remarkable effort throughout the competition.
