Due West, S.C. – Head Women’s Tennis Coach Calhoun Parr is pleased to announce the signing of Brooke Blackmon and Haley Whatley to National Letters of Intent to play tennis at Erskine College next fall.

Blackmon, who is from Dothan, Alabama, is currently ranked #1 in Alabama in the 18 year old division.  After visiting Erskine, Blackmon loved the family and team atmosphere.  She was also impressed with the academic level and opportunities of the Biology program as she currently plans to pursue a career as a physician’s assistant.  Blackmon is actively involved in both her school and church having recently served on a mission team to Honduras.

Whatley is a senior at Birdville High School in North Richland Hills, Texas.  She has played at #1 singles all four years compiling an impressive 143-30 high school record.  Like Blackmon, Whatley also competes on the USTA junior circuit, where she is currently ranked 33^rd in the state.  Not only has Whatley distinguished herself on the court, but has also been recognized for her many philanthropic endeavors, including a stuffed bunny/bear drive and her work with the Cook Children’s Medical Center.

Coach Parr had this to say of his two signees “we are extremely blessed to have two high quality young ladies sign with us.  Brooke and Haley both have a servant’s heart and will do an excellent job of representing Erskine both on the court and in the community.  We are excited to see how God is going to use their Erskine experience to mold and shape both these ladies.”