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Adam Hornby Will Add International Flavor to Roadrunner Tennis

Dalton State coaches Michel Bates and Zach Rogers are continuing to build the school's brand new tennis program. They have reached "down under" for another piece of the puzzle.

Adam Hornby, 17, of Christchurch, New Zealand, has competed in a number of International Tennis Federation tournaments. Rogers said Hornby is one of the top ranked junior players in New Zealand. "Adam has explosive game that is going to turn a lot of heads and make an impact from day one," Roger said. "He also excels academically and will be one of Dalton State's brightest stars both on the court and in the classroom."

Hornby was born in England. He has dual citizenship in New Zealand and Barbados. His brother currently plays at West Florida University. They have longterm goals of becoming members of the Davis Cup team for Barbados.

The new Roadrunner will be in Dalton for the summer to train and help with lessons and summer camps at the Dalton Parks and Recreation Department's tennis center at Lakeshore Park. "We are extremely excited about having Adam come to Dalton State," said Bates. "He is going to bring a lot of excitement to the program and it going to be great having him in Dalton for the Summer."

Hornby recently won the Otago Open in New Zealand. It was his first open level tournament title.  "I'm really looking forward to being a member of the tennis team at Dalton State this year," he said. "I'm proud to be a part of the new intercollegiate varsity athletic program."

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