PHILADELPHIA- Director of Squash at the University of Pennsylvania/Head Coach of the Women’s Team Jack Wyant is pleased to announce its new recruits for the 2024-25 season. Three young women – Savannah Ingeldew, Alexandra Stoddard and Hailey Wong – will join the team as freshmen this season.
“The class of 2028 brings a wealth of international experience,” said Wyant. “All three have the chance to be four-year starters and help lead the program back to the top tier of college squash.”
After one of the best starts in program history, the University of Pennsylvania women’s squash team finished in sixth place according to the College Squash Association (CSA).
SAVANNAH INGELDEW
Johannesburg, South Africa | Epsom College Surrey (UK)
Secondary school: Highly decorated squash career as a two-time national champion and singles player of the year under head coach Neil Franklin … Helped Epsom win the England Girls U18 National Team Championships and two Mixed U18 Championships, two Roehampton Independent High Schools titles and runner-up at the Surrey Inter-Country … Prior to Epsom, she helped her school win the 2019 and 2020 South African Schools Championships … South African Women’s Singles Champion at U17 and U19 level … Winner of the 2023 South African Growthpoint Women’s Championship … Ranked number 1 for South Africa at the Junior Squash Team Championships to a 5-1 result … Reached the last 16 at the Junior Squash Singles Championships in Melbourne, Australia … Winner of the 2023 Surrey Schools National Team event … Earned the title at the 2023 Junior British Open 13th… Winner of the 2022 Scottish Junior Open… Has represented South Africa in competitions around the world since 2018… Has also competed in athletics at Epsom, setting a school record in the 1500m and coming second in the 800m at Nationals in his senior year… Captained the A team in field hockey for two years and helped Epsom College Surrey reach the championship game at Nationals… Recipient of the Best of the Year award in Sport and Business at A-Level… Academic honours.
Personal: Daughter of Bonita and Norman Ingledew…enrolled at the Wharton School.
Why Penn? “I chose Penn because its dynamic mix of academic excellence, vibrant community and outstanding squash program perfectly complements my passions and ambitions.”
ALEXANDRA STODDARD
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania | Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Secondary school: Played squash for five years in high school… Captain her senior year… Played lacrosse in ninth grade… Won the 2024 Division 2 Girls National Squash Championship… 2x Squash MVP and First Team All Inter-Academic League (2022-24)… 2022-23 Second Team All Inter-Academic League honoree… 3x Coaches Award recipient (2020-23)… Competed at the national level since 2019… 2023 Texas Junior Champion (Girls U17)… 2024 U.S. Junior Squash Doubles Champion (Girls U19)… Had her previous best ranking of No. 4 (Girls U17)… Achieved her previous best ranking of No. 10 (Girls U19)… Co-leader of the Honor Council… Outward Bound Senior Leader… Recipient of the Smith College Book Award for her academic achievement and Leadership qualities…Was admitted into society with honors in grade 11…Received the Language Department’s award for her outstanding achievements and enthusiasm for Chinese.
Personal: Daughter of Alicia and Jack Stoddard…Enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Why Penn? “I chose Penn because it offers the perfect balance of challenging academic instruction that gives students the opportunity to pursue their passions, a strong athletic program, and an amazingly welcoming community.”
HAILEY WONG
Hong Kong | Diocesan School for Girls
Secondary school: Hong Kong Interschool Squash Team Champions (2022, 23) … Bronze medal at the 2022 Hong Kong Interschool Squash Individual Competitions … 2023 Hong Kong Squash League Ladies’ Division 1 Team Champions … Fifth at the 2023 Hong Kong Junior Squash Cup (Girls U19) … Fifth at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open (Girls U17) … Sixth in Hong Kong (Girls U19) and third in Hong Kong (Girls U17) in 2022 … 2022 Hong Kong Football Club Junior Club Champions (Girls U19) … Second at the 2022 Hong Kong Junior Squash Championships (Girls U17) … Third at the 2022 Hong Kong Junior Challenge Competition (Girls U17) … Ninth at the 2022 US Junior Open (Girls U17) … Top 16 at the Asian Junior Open (Girls U17) … Top 13 at the 2018 Penang Junior Open (Girls U15) Top 13…Sixth at the 2018 Asian Junior Open (Girls U15)…Treasurer of the 2021-23 squash team…Founder of Because Mental Health (BMH)…Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of XinSai Magazine…Participated in the school choir for 11 years…Completed a five-month internship at the Center for Suicide Research and Prevention, University of Hong Kong.
Personal: Daughter of Sharon Lu and Henry Wong…enrolled at the Wharton School.
Why Penn? “I chose Penn because it has the best business program and many leadership opportunities. Plus, the people on the squash team are incredibly nice and welcoming. I can’t wait to be on one of the best college teams in the world.”
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