Hotchkiss Boys Win First High School National Title; Greenwich Academy Earn Tenth Consecutive Patterson Cup

The annual U.S. High School Team Squash Championships saw historic victories for two elite programs.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Hotchkiss boys' squash team won their first-ever Division 1 national title, defeating 2024 champions St. Andrews in a close 4-3 final. Meanwhile, the Greenwich Academy girls' team earned their remarkable tenth consecutive Patterson Cup, continuing their dynasty in the Division 1 girls' competition at the 2026 U.S. High School Team Squash Championships held in the Philadelphia area.

Why it matters

High School Nationals is the largest squash tournament in the world, with over 1,700 players competing across 14 divisions. The victories for Hotchkiss and Greenwich Academy solidify their status as elite high school squash programs and continue longstanding rivalries and traditions in the sport.

The details

The Hotchkiss boys pulled off the upset against St. Andrews, the 2024 champions, in a tight 4-3 final match. On the girls' side, Greenwich Academy's tenth straight Patterson Cup title extends their dynasty as one of the most dominant high school squash programs in the country.

  • The 2026 U.S. High School Team Squash Championships took place on February 22, 2026.

The players

Hotchkiss Boys' Squash Team

The Hotchkiss boys' squash team won their first-ever Division 1 national title at the 2026 U.S. High School Team Squash Championships.

Greenwich Academy Girls' Squash Team

The Greenwich Academy girls' squash team earned their tenth consecutive Patterson Cup title, continuing their dynasty in the Division 1 girls' competition.

St. Andrews School

St. Andrews School was the 2024 Division 1 boys' squash champion, but lost to Hotchkiss in the 2026 final.

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The takeaway

The victories for Hotchkiss and Greenwich Academy demonstrate the continued excellence and competitiveness of high school squash in the United States, with these two programs cementing their status as national powerhouses in the sport.