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BLTA players turning heads in US colleges, universities

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Lauryn Daxon

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Joshua Turnquest

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Abigail Simms

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Iesha Shepherd

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Sierra Donaldson

THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association has indicated that they are proud of the performances of some of their players who are performing very well for their respective colleges and universities in the US.

Lauryn Daxon, playing in #3 flight singles for the Missouri Valley Vikings, defeated Karson Light 6-1, 6-2. With the win, Daxon and the team improve to 5-1 for the season.

Joshua Turnquest and the Asbury Eagles won over Olivet Nazarene 4-3.

Bouncing back from #1 Flight singles loss, Joshua Turnquest teamed up with Felipe Penuela for No.1 Doubles.

The duo was victorious over Francisco Faria/Alex Verdu 6-3.

Sierra Donaldson and the Lee Flames had a 5-2 tennis victory over Tarelton State on Monday afternoon.

Donaldson played #4 Flight singles and won in a thriller of a three- setter against Faustine Palatte 2-6, 6-4, 11-9.

Donaldson then teamed up with Lauren Trammell to breeze past Delfina Rodriguez and Aubry Hutson, 6-1. The team moves to 3-5 for the season.

Abigail Simms and Indiana Tech recorded a tough loss against #1 Georgia Gwinnett College. The team moves to 7-4 for the season.

Iesha Shepherd and the Jacksonville Jaguars stand at 6-8, also recording a recent loss and will take on Alabama A&M on March 13.

Hannah-Joy Simms and the Brescia Bearcats, and Afrika Smith and the Bethune Cookman Wildcats, are scheduled to face action later on March 14 and 17th respectively.

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