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From:TheBahamasWeekly.com Sports
The tennis community showed overwhelming support of the tournament organized and sponsored by the Executive Board of the National Tennis Centre(NTC) in aid of the Johnson family. Brent and Eulona Johnson who were both Directors previously on the Board of the NTC have made tremendous contributions to Tennis in the Bahamas. This tournament was only a small token of the tennis community's love and appreciation for these two wonderful individuals who have passed. Over 100 matches were played over the weekend in the Johnsons' honor. Persons ranging from as young as 8 to over 60 showed their support and played some great tennis. The NTC is truly appreciative to all of the persons who supported by participating in the tournament and also by giving monetary donations. NTC Chairman, Perry Newton thanked the organizing committee which was instrumental in ensuring a smooth and successful tournament led by NTC Vice-Chairman Darnette Weir and consisting of NTC Director Cory Francis, NTC Director Steve Taylor, Chilean Burrows, Esther Newton and Linda Thompson. Special thanks is extended to NTC Director Mr. Mickey Williams who meticulously organized the draws and scheduling. We also thank the additional volunteers who worked alongside the organizers this weekend in various capacities: Everette Munroe, Renesha Tinker, Tara Mactaggart, Candy Bowe, Chantell Carey, Ricardo Demeritte, Kevin Sturrup, Larikah Russell, Bernard Clarke, Kendrick Gomez, Donte Armbrister, and Sarah Beukes.
Results from the tournament are as follows: GS U10 Winner: Vonteneke Rolle Runner Up: Victoria Sandi BS U12 Winner: Giacomo Paine Runner Up: Cameron Ferguson GS U12 Winner: Claudia Drgon Runner Up: Caila Bowe BD U14 Winners: Patrick and Jackson Mactaggart Runner Ups: Aidan Miller and Patrick Mackey Jr. BS U16 Winner: Vontenken Rolle Runner Up: Cailan Bowe
GS U16 Winner: Sierra Rodgers Runner Up: Breann Ferguson MS 18 -34 Winner: Dentry Mortimer Jr. Runner Up: Colbert Newry WD U24 Winners: Saphirre Ferguson and Breann Ferguson Runner Ups: Sarai Clarke and Maddisan Bowleg WD 35 Winners: Tara Mactaggart and Sarah Beukes Runner Ups: Rita Roy and Sh'Ron Saunders MD U24 Winners: Donte Armbrister and Anthony Burrows Jr. Runner Ups: Jeffrey Thompson and Vontenken Rolle MS 35 Winner: Bjorn Ferguson Runner Up: Archie Burrows
MS 45 Winner: Oneil Moss Runner Up: Bradley Flowers MD U45 Winners: Jared Turnquest and Bjorn Ferguson Runner Ups: Bud Cambridge and Patrick Fernander MS 55 Winner: Stephen Thompson Runner Up: Cory Francis MD U55 Winners: Gerry Kanuka and Paul McCann Runner Ups: Eugene Gibson and Alejandro Mesples MD Open Winners: Kevin Major Jr and Oneal Mortimer Runner Ups: Marvin Rolle and Philip Major Jr. Mixed Doubles Open Winners: Perjae Major and Michael McNorgan Runner Ups: Danielle Thompson and Stephen Thompson Mixed Doubles 45 Winners: Eugene Gibson and Rita Roy Runners Ups: Tom McDermott and Sh'ron Saunders
Sportsmanship medals were awarded to Neveah Sturrup, Saphirre Ferguson, Sarai Clarke, London Mortimer, Brandon Duncombe, Michael McNorgan, Shena Bowleg, Perjae Major, Patrick Fernander, John Gomez, Alexis Mortimer, Michael Cooper, Maddisan Bowleg, Archie Burrows and Cory Conyers. We miss Brent and Eulona and we will continue to honor their memory. The Johnsons daughters Kinza and Sarni will always have our love and support. If you did not have an opportunity to donate you can still do so directly to the account of Kinza Johnson at Commonwealth Bank Transit# 21106, Account #7066053359. To all those who have participated, volunteered and supported thanks again for your show of love!
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