Nicollete crowned PanAm squash Queen

Nicolette Fernandes (right) of Guyana being congratulated by opponent and top seed Laura Tovar of Colombia after winning championship gold in the women’s individual division of the Pan Am Senior Squash Championship in Guatemala

Local squash queen Nicolette Fernandes romped to an historic gold medal in the women’s individual section of the Pan Am Senior Squash Championship in Guatemala, defeating top seed Laura Tovar of Colombia in straight sets last evening in the championship match.

“Fernandes gave a solid performance at the championships, dropping only one game early on. She came out strongly in the final, at home on the court and in command.