The St George’s Hill Knights have announced their squad for the inaugural season of the Optasia Squash Super League.
Featuring two of the world’s most in-form players in respective two-time British National Champions, Joel Makin and Jasmine Hutton, the St George’s Hill Knights are primed to continue their legacy as one of the most successful and prestigious clubs in the UK.
The Knights have assembled a squad that is bursting with talent, experience, and ambition, and the team is well set to fight for the inaugural title.
2024 St George’s Hill Knights Squad:
- Joel Makin
- Jasmine Hutton
- Charlie Lee
- Nick Wall
- Alicia Mead
- Asia Harris
- Will Salter
- Miles Jenkins
- Joe Lee
- Ruudi Clarke
Squad: The Breakdown
At the core of the St George’s Hill Knights squad are top-20 duo Joel Makin and Jasmine Hutton, both of whom are currently in the form of their lives and sat at respective career-high positions in the PSA World Rankings.
Fresh off the back of his biggest-ever win at the Silicon Valley Open in San Francisco, World No.6 Joel Makin will bring a fierce competitive edge to the Knights’ squad, with the Welshman widely renowned for his incredible athleticism and tactical nouse on court.
Meanwhile, World No.19 Hutton will prove a tricky opponent to navigate in the high-octane best-of-three scoring format, with the left-hander renowned for her attacking prowess and powerful striking all around the court.
Adding further firepower to the Knights’ ranks will be England trio Charlie Lee, Nick Wall and Alicia Mead – three elite players with a wealth of experience on the global squash stage.
Rising stars Asia Harris and Will Salter, the club’s U25 talents, are poised to make their breakthrough and fuel the Knights’ title charge, while hometown heroes Miles Jenkins, Ruudi Clarke, and 2017 British Nationals runner-up Joe Lee round out the Knights’ squad.
“Our Ambitions Put Simply… Win”
Speaking ahead of the inaugural season, Team Captain Miles Jenkins said:
“St George’s Hill are excited to be part of the new Optasia Squash Super League, capturing the world’s best squash players and offering a world-class product for all squash fans. St George’s Hill has a rich legacy of performing in such leagues and we look forward to challenging for the title. Our ambitions, put simply…win.
“The League format ensures the whole squash community are engaged – whether you like watching the top stars of the game, local players whom you have a rapport with, or an aspiring younger player climbing the ranks – this league facilitates it all.
“Streaming of the matches on SquashTV will attract a wider audience and allow those who can’t travel to away fixtures to still follow matches and results.”
Why To Support St George’s Hill
The St George’s Hill Lawn Tennis Club, established in 1913, is a place where legacy and modern sporting excellence go hand in hand. Initially known for its tennis, the club has since evolved into a first-class squash facility, having notably hosted the last two editions of the British National Squash Championships.
Explaining why St George’s Hill Knights are the team for you to support, Miles added:
“Team cohesion is at our core – we have a great dynamic within our squad – we aren’t just good squash players, but also good friends. We have a loyal membership who will be getting behind our team and will commute to away matches in minibus loads.”
