The Crusaders Squash team is in Philadelphia this weekend for the team's annual trip to the United States High School Team Squash Championships at the Arlen Specter US Squash Center.

The Crusaders will begin competition this afternoon at 2 p.m. against Episcopal High School of Alexandria, Virginia. Matches continue Saturday and Sunday.

Here is this year's Crusader contingent at nationals (left to right):

Jack Richards '28 of Buffalo
Josh Mercurio '27 of Buffalo
Max Bruce '26 of Buffalo
Hasan Siddiqui '26 of Williamsville
Michael Burke '26 of Buffalo
Andrew Harris '28 of Lake View
Michael Cassety '27 of Amherst
Cole Hoffman '27 of Buffalo (not pictured)

The top three singles entrants for Canisius in today's first match are Richards, Bruce and Siddiqui.

Bruce, Mercurio, Siddiqui, Burke, Cassety and Hoffman were part of last year's nationals squad for CHS.

Canisius had another successful season under coach Steve Joyce which included a 7-2 Senior Night victory over St. Joe's.

Students and families interested in CHS Squash and the excellence only found in a Jesuit education at Canisius – ranked as the Buffalo area's "Best Catholic School" by Niche.com – can learn more by scheduling an on-campus experience at canisiushigh.org/visit

This place is special. Let us show you why.

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