4 Tennis Athletes Graduate With Noteworthy Accolades

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…

3 Tennis Players Head To Nationals in The US

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…

Anthony Burrows Signs with UMSL

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…

Hannah-Joy Simms in the RSC Quarterfinals

Hannah-Joy Simms and the Brescia Bearcats will play today in the River State Conference championships at the Top Seed Tennis Club in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The Bearcats closed out the regular season with a win over Ohio Christian University 7-0. Hannah-Joy who is a senior has been a major contributor to the team playing the #2…

Missick named to All-Conference Tennis Team

Shay’Tonya Missick and the Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) women’s tennis team advanced to the semifinals of the CIAA tournament after defeating Virginia State University in quarterfinal action on Wednesday afternoon. The CIAA is the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Shay’Tonya led the way winning 6-1 as the #1. JCSU will now face Bowie State University…