2015-16 W. Squash Roster
Samantha Chai
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- Deerfield Academy
- Hometown:
- Norwell, Mass.
Before Princeton — ranked among the top eight at every age level from GU13 through GU 19 … placed in the Top 10 in both the 2013 and 2015 U.S. Junior Closed Championships … helped the U.S. win the “Battle of the Border” competition in Ontario at the GU17 level … played at both Deerfield Academy and at the University Club of Boston; Deerfield was national runner-up twice and never finished outside the top four … served as team captain and played at top of the ladder … also lettered in soccer … three-time US Squash Scholar-Athlete … 2015 Bayne Bowl recipient as Deerfield’s most outstanding female squash player … AP Scholar.
Personal — born Jan. 10, 1997 … daughter of Jessie Chai and Tom Poor; mother played professional squash for more than a decade … has two older sisters, Morgan and Catherine, and a younger sister Maddie … enjoys running road races, hiking and traveling … undecided on course of study at Princeton.
Ramsay on Chai: We are excited about having Sam Chai join the team this fall. She has shown great determination over her years in the juniors and high school. She finished in the Top 10 in the country this past year and all considered I think it was an excellent year for her. She is a very hard worker and has been developing steadily particularly over these past two seasons. She will add depth to the program and a competitive mindset that will challenge her opponents.
