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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Montgomery & Lee Set the Pace as Joell Memorial Intensifies
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Building on the momentum of a clinical opening day, the Men’s A Division remained the focal point of the afternoon session. Wayne Montgomery, who looked in mid-season form on Monday, showed no signs of slowing down in Group One. Facing David Gravier, Montgomery utilized his heavy baseline game to dictate play from the outset, securing a 6-1, 6-1 straight-sets victory. The win marks Montgomery’s second consecutive dominant performance as he cements his status as the man to beat in the top flight.
In the same division, Zachary McGuire proved equally effective. McGuire, who had navigated a tough test earlier in the week, appeared settled as he brushed aside Tobiah Goodchild with a 6-1, 6-3 win. Despite the setback, Goodchild showed impressive resilience; returning to the court later in the day, he secured a vital 6-2, 6-2 victory over Hugh Seymour to keep his knockout hopes alive.
The Ladies A Division saw a masterclass in endurance from Terceira Lee, who navigated two demanding matches to remain undefeated. Her day began with a grueling baseline battle against Caitlin Conyers. In a contest defined by tactical grit, Lee held her nerve during the critical "business end" of both sets to secure a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5 victory.
With little time to recover, Lee returned to the clay to face Samantha Morgan. Any concerns regarding fatigue were quickly dispelled as she produced a clinical 6-2, 6-1 win. The back-to-back successes put Lee in a commanding position at the top of the standings heading into the final round-robin fixtures.
In the Men’s B Division, the "Battle of the Grassos" lived up to its billing in Group One. Adam Grasso was forced to dig deep after dropping the opening set to Chris Grasso. In a match that swung on the narrowest of margins, Adam clawed back the second set before eventually prevailing in a tense championship tie-break, finishing 4-6, 6-2, 12-10.
Elsewhere in the B Division, Group Two saw a ruthless performance from Will Britten. Facing Osenotse Phenyo, Britten was quite simply untouchable, recording a "double bagel" 6-0, 6-0 victory.
The day’s action was rounded off in the Ladies B Division, where Arianna Parra Delgado delivered a statement of intent. Delgado conceded only a single game in a 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Dylan Outerbridge, ensuring her name remains at the top of the contenders' list as the tournament moves toward the business end of the week.
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Monday, April 13, 2026
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McBrearty & Simons Set the Pace as Tennis Memorial Begins
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The W.E.R. Joell Memorial Tennis Tournament opened in clinical fashion on Monday, as the island's top seeds dominated the early proceedings at the W.E.R. Joell Memorial Tennis Stadium.
In the Ladies A Division, Chloe McBrearty produced a statement victory to move into the next round. Facing Terceira Lee, McBrearty showcased superior baseline consistency and court coverage to secure a straight-sets win. After a competitive opening set ended 6-2, McBrearty moved through the gears to complete a flawless 6-0 sweep in the second, leaving her opponent with few answers under the afternoon sun.
The Men’s A Division saw equally ruthless performances across both qualifying groups. In Group One, Wayne Montgomery looked in mid-season form as he dismantled Hugh Seymour. Montgomery’s powerful service game proved the difference as he dropped just a single game in a 6-0, 6-1 victory. Group Two was headlined by a masterclass from Tariq Simons, who recorded a "double bagel" 6-0, 6-0 win over Florez Mariano. In the same group, Zachary McGuire faced a sterner test against David Gravier but ultimately prevailed with a 6-4, 6-3 straight-sets win to keep pace with the leaders.
The Men’s B Division offered a mix of one-sided affairs and high-stakes drama. In Group Two, Will Britten eased past Florez Mariano 6-0, 6-2, while Darren Woods matched Simons' earlier feat by securing a 6-0, 6-0 shutout against Osenotse Phenyo.
However, the match of the day undoubtedly came from Group One, where Adam Grasso and Riley Maybury played out a grueling three-set marathon. After dropping a tense opening set in a tie-break, Grasso showed immense mental fortitude to claw his way back into the contest. He took the second set 6-4 before holding his nerve in the deciding championship tie-break to win 10-7. Elsewhere in the group, Donn Trott maintained his composure in a tight first set to eventually overwhelm Chris Grasso, finishing with a 7-6, 6-0 victory.
The early results suggest a tournament that will be defined by both veteran experience and clinical execution. As the first round concludes, the focus remains on whether the top seeds can maintain this momentum as the competition intensifies in the coming days.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Burrows & Virginia State Secure Flawless Sweep
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Virginia State University’s women’s tennis team produced a masterclass in dominance, dismantling Bowie State 6-0 in a performance that sent a clear message to the rest of the conference.
Led by a clinical Alexcie Burrows, the Trojans didn't just win; they dictated every minute of play, refusing to drop a single match across both doubles and singles frames.
The tone was set early during the doubles pairings. The duo of Alexcie Burrows and Damita Bollers looked in mid-season form as they dismantled Bowie State’s Daisy Pentorn and Mil'lanni Marte.
The Trojans pair moved with telepathic understanding, securing a 6-0 "bagel" to get the scoreboard moving. With Virginia State sweeping all three doubles matches, the momentum was firmly entrenched in the home camp heading into the individual duels.
The singles matches offered no respite for the visiting Bulldogs. Virginia State’s senior core took center stage, occupying the top three spots in the lineup and delivering a trio of commanding victories.
No. 1 Spot: Senior Makensie Pago set the pace with a disciplined victory to maintain the Trojan surge.
No. 2 Spot: Damita Bollers carried her doubles form into the singles, overpowering her opponent with a display of powerful baseline hitting.
No. 3 Spot: Burrows provided the highlight of the afternoon, securing a flawless 6-0, 6-0 victory over Verneice Herndon.
Burrows’ "double bagel" was a testament to her unrelenting consistency, as she refused to concede a single game in a ruthless straight-sets display.
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Friday, April 10, 2026
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Phillips Clinches Vital Win as Tulane Edge Out UAB
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Bermuda’s Daniel Phillips proved to be the difference-maker as Tulane Men’s Tennis secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory over the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in Hoover, Alabama.
In a clash that went down to the wire, Phillips was instrumental in ensuring the Green Wave crossed the finish line. The afternoon began with a statement in the doubles competition, where Phillips and his partner Lance Nisbet took their place in the number one spot. The duo, currently ranked No. 35 in the nation, demonstrated their elite chemistry by dismantling UAB’s Kaustubh Holcomb and Ondrej Valek with a clinical 6-3 win, helping Tulane secure the opening doubles point.
The drama then shifted to the singles court, where Phillips and Valek faced off once more in the premier slot. Phillips started the match with intent, showcasing the aggressive baseline play that has become his trademark. However, with Phillips leading 2-1 in the first set, the contest came to an abrupt and unfortunate end as Valek was forced to retire due to an injury.
The retirement handed Phillips the individual win and a crucial point for Tulane in the overall team score. While the Blazers mounted a spirited comeback in the lower seeds, the early foundation laid by Phillips and the Green Wave's upper-ladder strength was enough to secure the narrowest of victories.
The result marks another significant step for Phillips in his standout 2025-26 collegiate campaign, further solidifying his position as one of the most formidable number-one seeds in the American Athletic Conference. With the team firing on all cylinders, the focus now turns toward a crucial run of conference fixtures as they eye a deep postseason run.
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Thursday, April 09, 2026
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Burrows Shines as Trojans Overpower Randolph-Macon
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Alexcie Burrows continued her dominant run of form as Virginia State University (VSU) claimed a comprehensive 5-2 victory over Randolph-Macon College.
The Trojans laid the foundation for their success in the doubles competition, sweeping all three matches to secure the opening point in emphatic fashion. Burrows, alongside partner Damita Bollers, was once again the standout performer in the number three spot. The duo produced a clinical, flawless display to dismantle the pairing of Madison Barrick and Layla Gaines 6-0.
That momentum carried directly into the singles ties, where Burrows proved to be a mountain too high for Barrick to climb in their individual rematch.
Competing in the number five position, the Bermudian international showcased her superior range and tactical precision. After taking the first set 6-1 with a series of aggressive baseline winners, Burrows refused to let her opponent back into the contest, closing out the match with a 6-2 victory in the second.
The result marks another significant step forward for the VSU program, which appears to be peaking at the right time in the season. For Burrows, the individual performance further cements her reputation as one of the most efficient players in the lineup, having dropped only three games across both doubles and singles play during the encounter.
With the team finding their rhythm, the Trojans move forward with high expectations as they navigate the business end of the collegiate calendar.
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