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2003 Winners: Marilla Hiltz and Garnett Booth
Both Marilla and Garnet are juniors from the Heights Casino,
and both are ranked within the top 5 of their respective
U19 categories. On court they push themselves hard aiming
to win, but are always fair and friendly. Off court, regardless
of a win or a loss, Marilla and Garnet are more than happy
to talk with their opponents about pending college years,
squash, or any other topic.
Marilla’s season climaxed with her 5th placing at
the National Junior Closed tournament, which led to and invitation
to final try-outs for the junior women’s squad. While
she didn’t make the team her efforts have been truly
recognized in her results. For the 2002-03 season, Marilla
was a member of the Heights Casino women’s 5.5 team.
By the end of the season she took the number one spot and
was undefeated in her matches
Garnett was the winner of the Princeton Junior Olympics.
His efforts during the season resulted in him being seeded
number one for National Junior Closed tournament. Unfortunately
he had to retire in the quarterfinals of this tournament
due to injury. For the 2002-03 season, Garnett was member
of the Heights Casino men’s 5.5 team. During the season
he took matches from longstanding 5.5 team players from Uptown
and Cobble Hill.
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