ABAC Tennis Teams Face Tough Matches

Red Hill Tennis Center, September 2, 2025

News Summary

The ABAC men’s and women’s tennis teams recently faced challenging matches against USC Aiken and Augusta University, respectively. The men’s team lost with a score of 6-3, while the women’s team suffered a 7-2 defeat. Despite these losses, ABAC celebrated the academic achievements of 24 athletes named to the All-Academic Team, reflecting the balance of academic excellence and athletic performance.

ABAC Men’s Tennis Team faced a disappointing loss to the USC Aiken Pacers on February 2, 2013, with a final score of 6-3. The match occurred at the Red Hill Tennis Center, where ABAC managed to secure victories in three of the nine matches played.

The winners for ABAC included Parker Woodall-Cuevas and Dragomir Culjat, who triumphed in the #2 doubles match with an 8-5 score. In singles play, Oliver Snaider achieved victory in the #1 singles match, winning with scores of 6-3 and 6-4. Dragomir Culjat continued his success at #2 singles, winning despite a tough match that ended with scores of 6-7, 6-0, and 10-6.

However, the ABAC men’s team saw Michael Bailey lose in a three-set match at #5 singles, with final scores of 4-6, 6-4, and 3-6. Following this match, ABAC’s Stallions are scheduled to compete in away matches against Emory University, Oglethorpe University, and Augusta State University in the upcoming weekend.

Women’s Team Competition

The ABAC women’s tennis team also competed on February 18, 2025, where they faced Augusta University and were defeated with a score of 7-2. Augusta University secured wins in two of three doubles matches early in the event.

Andrea Gonzalez and Juliana Martinez represented ABAC in the No. 1 doubles match but lost with a score of 6-2. In the No. 2 doubles match, Julieta Palma and Priscilla Landi also faced defeat with a score of 6-1, while the No. 3 doubles match remained unfinished.

In singles play, Augusta University dominated, winning four out of six matches. Key victories for Augusta included Luciana Bejarano at No. 3 singles with scores of 7-5 and 6-4, Priscilla Landi at No. 4 singles with a decisive 6-1, 6-1 win, and Camila Taborga at No. 5 singles with scores of 6-2, 6-2. ABAC did manage to secure points with Gonzalez and Martinez, although both suffered defeats in their #1 and #2 singles matches.

Academic Honors

In a positive highlight for ABAC, twenty-four athletes were named to the 2023-24 All-Academic Team by the National Junior College Athletic Association, showcasing the school’s commitment to academic excellence alongside athletics.

Among these honorees was Kylie Childers, a tennis player from Douglas. ABAC led the Georgia Collegiate Athletic Association with nine first-team honorees, reflecting their strong academic performance. Notably, nine softball players from ABAC received recognition, the highest number from any GCAA school in the state.

Charles Wimberly, ABAC Athletic Director, emphasized the dual importance of academia and athletics, with first-team honorees achieving a perfect 4.00 GPA. The first-team honorees included athletes from various sports, such as softball, baseball, and tennis. Additionally, second and third team honorees achieved GPAs of 3.80-3.99 and 3.60-3.79, respectively, further illustrating the academic dedication of ABAC’s student-athletes.

Key Athlete Honorees

First Team:

• Softball: Ashley Archibald, Emilee Zetmeir, Laney McGee, Lilly Canevari, Meribeth Hadden
• Baseball: Joshua Montalban, Wyatt Talik
• Tennis: Benjamin Ranby-al, Kylie Childers

Second Team:

• Baseball: Bowman Horn, John Monnin, Judd Puckett
• Softball: Kaylee Barrett, Lexi Metts, Emily Turley
• Golfer: Aren Flanders
• Soccer: Whitner Bobo, Charlotte Cunningham, Jaylee Canaday

Third Team:

• Softball: Dylana Barton, Kaylee Rae Bradford, Elli Bryan
• Baseball: C.J. Rose, Landon Kight, Matthew Delarber

Summary

The recent tennis matches for ABAC showcased mixed results, with the men’s team losing to USC Aiken and the women’s team falling to Augusta University. However, the school celebrated significant academic achievements among its athletes, highlighting the importance of balancing sports and education.

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