The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) Play Tennis Program continues to bear fruit as the Association welcomed approximately 80 kids on Saturday. The BLTA ran two sessions to accommodate the increased numbers. Kids ages 4-17 are enjoying learning Tennis and the program is expanding. President Perry Newton credited the growth to the consistency of the…
A superb weekend of competition has resulted in Kevin Major Jr. and Baker Newman qualifying for the final two spots in the Davis Cup andSimone Pratt and Sierra Rodgers qualifying for the final two spots for the Billy Jean King (BJK) Cup. From a field of 8 men and 7 womenconsisting of former Davis and…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates Joshua Turnquest, Hannah-Joy Simms, Sierra Donaldson and Afrika Smith ongraduating from University this month. Joshua TurnquestJoshua Turnquest graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University(IWU). Joshua obtained a Master of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Asbury University. Joshua played exceptionally for…
Abigail Simms and Indiana Tech Warriors lost to St Thomas 2-4 at the Nationals in Mobile Alabama. Abigail fought hard against Lia Pena in singles. She lost in a competitive 1st set 6-7 and 2-6 in the second set. Abigail played #1 doubles and #2 singles position for Indiana Tech. Jacobi Bain and XULA Gold…
A talented trio of Bahamian tennis players are headed to NAIA Tennis Nationals in Mobile, Alabama. They have all won a championship either in conference or unaffiliated. They have all contributed to the success their tennis teams have achieved. Abigail Simms is playing for Indiana Tech Warriors. This is Abigail’s second consecutive WHAC championship (2021…
The Play Tennis Bahamas Program continues to produce positive fruits. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) resumed the program in May and this instalment is set to run through the middle of June. The objective is to introduce children to tennis, starting play from Day 1 in a fun environment. Organising these sessions consistently over…
Graduate Student Joshua Turnquest has been very instrumental in helping Indiana Wesleyan University attain its #2 ranking in the nation. Theteam has an impressive 39-4 record-setting a school record for the most wins in history! On Senior’s Day Joshua and fellow teammate, Karl Wurth were recognized by their college. Josh won four matches that day.…
Anthony Burrows Jr. has decided to join the University of Missouri – St. Louis(UMSL) for the Fall of 2022. He has been awarded a scholarshipto play for UMSL Men’s Tennis Team. The team is in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. This season UMSL was ranked third and reached thequarterfinals in conference play. We know that…
Peyton Anderson has accepted the athletic tennis scholarship to play for Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Mustangs. This season SMSU women’s tennis team finished 3rd in their conference amongst 12 colleges. Peyton joins a strong team that made it to the semifinals in the conference championships. Peyton has represented The Bahamas on numerous national teams…