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…
Sierra Donaldson and The Lee University Flames clinched a spot in the Gulf South Conference (GSU) Championships tournament with a 6-3 win over Delta State University. The Lady Flames garnered one of the final two spots in the GSC postseason. The Lady Flames will play in the GSC Tournament which will be held April 28-30…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) thanks to the members of the 2021 Billy Jean King Cup for serving and representing The Bahamas at the highest level. Kerrie Cartwright, Sydney Clarke, Elana Mackey and Sierra Donaldson played strong and ended competition play in 3rd position. Kerrie Cartwright expanded her singles wins with 3 additional Billy…
Sierra Donaldson who comes fresh off the College Circuit joins The Bahamas Billy Jean King(BJK) Cup heads to Panama this weekend. Sierra joins Kerrie Cartwright (captain), Sydney Clarke and Elana Mackey. Sierra who is at the end of her junior year in college plays for Lee Flames. Sierra and the lady Flames made it to…
The inaugural Billy Jean King Cup (BJK) Group II Americas takes place Wednesday, June 23rd – Saturday, June 26th in Panama City, Panama. The Bahamas will compete alongside Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Panama and Uruguay. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) has fielded a dynamic team that includes Kerrie Cartwright(player/captain), the top nationally-ranked…
Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech Warriors Win First WHAC Tournament Championship in Program History. The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) congratulates Abigail Simms and The Indiana Tech Warriors on breaking new tennis ground and making history for Indiana Tech. On Friday they claimed the Wolverine Hosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Tournament Championship after winning their…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Abigail Simms, Sydney Clarke and Sierra Donaldson for their stellar play over the last week. Abigail Simms and the Indiana Tech Women’s Tennis attain the highest national ranking in program history on April 1st, 2021 is ranked 23rd in the most recent National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) ranking.…
The Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association(BLTA) congratulates Sierra Donaldson for being named Athlete of the Week in the Gulf South Conference (GSC) for her outstanding collegiate play during the past week. On Feb 12th The Lee University women’s tennis team upset No. 23 Tusculum University 4-3. Playing as #5 singles Sierra Donaldson was a 6-3, 6-3…
Bahamian Abigail Simms playing for Indiana Tech Warriors in the tennis spring season went 4-5 in singles at first flight and 7-4 in doubles. Abigail’s spring season, like many others, was cut short due to COVID-19. However, Abigail made history for women’s tennis at her school being 1 of 3 Warriors who earned national rankings…
Lauryn Daxon playing in #3 Flight singles for the Missouri Valley Vikings defeated Karson Light 6-1, 6-2. With the win, Lauryn and teamimprove to 5-1 for the season. The team competed against Lawrence Technological University yesterday. Joshua Turnquest and the Asbury Eagles won over Olivet Nazarene 4-3 on March. Bouncing back from #1 Flight singles loss,…