By Staff

March 12, 2025: Four college squash players from Bronxville travelled with their teams this past weekend to Philadelphia to the 2025 College Squash Association National Team Championships: Eleanor Clifford (Dartmouth College), siblings Conner Stoltz and Molly Stoltz (Harvard University), and Rustin Wiser (University of Pennsylvania). 

This Championship includes the top men's and women's teams in the country. It was a weekend of exciting and excellent squash.

The Dartmouth women's team includes sophomore Ellie Clifford who played in the #2 position for the team. The Dartmouth women came in as the 12th seed and were able to defeat #11 Tufts University in their final match. About the tournament, Ellie said, "it was so fun to finish the season with a great win. It was especially nice for our captains who are two graduating seniors! Can't wait until next season!" 

Ellie Clifford

The Harvard men's team includes senior Conner Stoltz who played in the #5 position for the team. Harvard, the 6th seed, won their first match and then lost to Yale University in a tight 5-4 match in the second round. Harvard went on to defeat Drexel University in the consolation and then lost a close 5-4 match to Columbia University. Harvard ultimately finished an impressive 6th in the tournament. which was consistent with their seeding. 

About his college squash career, Conner said "I loved my junior career and all the great friends I made, but sharing the college team experience, with such internationally diverse and amazing people, is something I will forever treasure. It is bittersweet that my college career is over, but I am looking forward to starting a business career in New York City. Squash is such an amazing sport, and I am grateful I can continue to play in New York while working.  McKenna is already trying to recruit me for mixed doubles."

The Harvard women's team includes junior Molly Stoltz (Conner's sister) who played in the #6 position for the team. The Harvard women made it to the finals, defeating Yale and Princeton along the way. They faced Trinity College in the finals and lost in a tight 5-4 match.  The team finished an impressive #2 in the tournament. 

Molly and Conner Stoltz

The University of Pennsylvania team, which includes Bronxville player and college freshman Rustin Wiser, was the number 1 seed in the men's tournament. The team progressed through the tournament defeating Columbia University and Trinity College and advanced to the finals where they defeated Yale University to win the title. 

Rustin Wiser