JUNIORS in two age categories, U14 and U16, participated in the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association (BLTA) New Year’s Tournament from January 7-10 at the National Tennis Centre.

A group of talented juniors headlined the opening tournament of 2023.

President Perry Newton, vice-president Chilean Burrows and immediate past-president Darnette Weir were on hand to present the trophies.

The winners’ circle consisted of:

U14 Girls

Champion: Briana

Houlgrave

Runner Up: Tatyana

Madu

U14 Boys

Champion: Patrick

Mactaggart

Runner Up: Chase

Newbold

U16 Girls

Champion: Briana

Houlgrave

Runner Up: Tatyana

Madu

U16 Boys

Champion: Jackson

Mactaggart

Runner Up: William

McCartney

Sportsmanship Boy:

Panagiotis Mousis

Sportsmanship Girl:

Claudia Drgon

The BLTA congratulates all the winners and participants. Special mention is made of Brianna Houlgrave who captured two age divisions in U14 and U16. 12-year-old Briana played for the first time in the U16 category winning over the #1 and #2 seeds and emerging victorious.

“Continue to shine,” the BLTA wrote. “We thank the tournament director and officials for their hard work.”