PHILADELPHIA - The University of Pennsylvania's Director of Squash/Head Women's Coach Jack Wyant is elated to announce his incoming 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 a chance to be four-year starters and help lead the program back into the upper echelon of college squash."
 
After getting off to one of its best starts in program history, the University of Pennsylvania women's squash team finished ranked sixth according to the College Squash Association (CSA).

SAVANNAH INGLEDEW
Johannesburg, South Africa | Epsom College Surrey (UK­)
High School: Highly decorated squash career as two-time national champion and individual player of the year under head coach Neil Franklin … Helped Epsom win Girls' U18 and two Mixed U18 English National team championships, two Roehampton Independent High Schools titles, and take second in Surrey Inter-Country … Prior to Epsom, helped her school win South African National Schools championships in 2019 and 2020 … South African National Women's individual champion at U17 and U19 levels … Winner of the 2023 Growthpoint South African Ladies' Championship … Went 5-1 playing No. 1 for South Africa at the World Junior Squash Team Championships … Finished in last 16 at World Junior Squash Individual Championships in Melbourne, Australia … Winner of 2023 Surrey Schools National Team Event … Finished 13th at the 2023 Junior British Open … Winner of the 2022 Scottish Junior Open … Has represented South Africa in competitions around the world dating back to 2018 … Also competed in track & field at Epsom, setting a school record in the 1,500 and finishing second at Nationals in the 800 as a senior … Two-year A Team captain of field hockey and helped Epsom College Surrey reach the championship game at Nationals … A Level PE & Business Top of the Year Award recipient … Academic Honors.
 
Personal: Daughter of Bonita and Norman Ingledew … Enrolled in the Wharton School.
 
Why Penn? "I chose Penn for its dynamic blend of academic excellence, vibrant community, and outstanding squash program that perfectly complement my passions and aspirations."

 
ALEXANDRA STODDARD
Wyndmoor, Pa. | Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
High School: Played five years of varsity squash in high school … Captain senior year … Played varsity lacrosse in ninth grade … Won girls squash Division 2 National Championship in 2024 … 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) … Has competed on a national level since 2019 … 2023 Texas Junior Champion (girls' U-17) … 2024 U.S. Junior Squash Doubles Champion (Girls' U-19) … Held a highest ranking of No. 4 (Girls' U-17) … Achieved a highest ranking of No. 10 (Girls' U-19) … Honor Council Co-Head … Outward Bound Senior Leader … The Smith College Book Award recipient for her academic achievement and leadership qualities … Was admitted into the Cum Laude Society in 11th grade … Earned the Language Department Distinction award for her outstanding achievement 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 has the perfect balance of challenging academics that empower students to explore their passions, a strong athletic program, and an amazing welcoming community."


HAILEY WONG
Hong Kong | Diocesan Girls' School
High School: Hong Kong Interschool Squash Team champion (2022, 23) … Earned bronze at the Hong Kong Interschool Squash Individual competition in 2022 … 2023 Hong Kong Squash League Ladies' Division 1 team champion … Fifth at 2023 Hong Kong Junior Squash Cup (girls' U-19) … Fifth at 2023 Scottish Junior Open (girls' U-17) … Ranked sixth in Hong Kong (girls' U-19) and third in Hong Kong (girls' U-17) in 2022 … 2022 Hong Kong Football Club junior club champion (girls' U-19) … Second at 2022 Hong Kong Junior Squash Championships (girls' U-17) … Third at 2022 Hong Kong Junior Challenge competition (girls' U-17) … Ninth at 2022 US Junior Open (girls' U-17) … Top 16 at 2022 Asian Junior Open (girls' U-17) … Top 13 at 2018 Penang Junior Open (girls' U-15) top 13 … Sixth at 2018 Asian Junior Open (girls' U-15) … Squash team treasurer from 2021-23 … Founder of Because Mental Health (BMH) … Co-founder and managing editor of XinSai Magazine … Participated in school choir for 11 years … Held a five-month internship at the Center for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong.
 
Personal: Daughter of Sharon Lu and Henry Wong … Enrolled in the Wharton School.
 
Why Penn? "I chose Penn because it offers the best business program and has many leadership opportunities. Also, the people on the Squash Team are incredibly kind and welcoming. I can't wait to be on one of the best collegiate teams in the world."