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…
Setting history for Indiana Tech, Abigail Simms and the Warriors won the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Women’s Tennis Tournament championships on Saturday marking two consecutive years as champions. They defeated No. 2 University of Northwestern Ohio 4-0 at the Grand Rapids Racquet Club. Abigail was key playing the #1 doubles and #2 singles. Abigail won…
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…
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…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) extends condolences on the passing of Mr. Peter Phillips. Mr Phillips was President of the BLTA from 1985-86 and was very instrumental in tennis in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. IC Bahamas President and former BLTA president Mr Kit Spencer stated “Peter with other close former Caribbean Tennis Players…
During the unaffiliated conference championships where XULA Gold Rush emerged victoriously, Jacobi Bain was also awarded for his singles and doubles play representing XULA. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates Jacobi on two outstanding feats in the college tournament championships. As he moves on to the NAIA Nationals we wish him and his Gold Rush…