The James Buchanan Rocket girls tennis opened its 2017 season with an impressive 4-1 win over the Trinity Shamrocks on Tuesday at home.

The Rockets swept the singles matches, getting straight set victories from Maggie Strawoet (No. 1), Abby Mackling (No. 2) and Amber Clark (No. 3)

“It was great to get the first win under our belt,” JB coach Terri Beegle said. “Sweeping singles was key.”

JB also earned a point at No. 1 doubles where the team of Megan Hoffeditz and Ella Jones won 6-2, 6-0.

“Megan and Ella set the stage by winning quickly and dominated the second set,” Beegle said. “All the girls played with intensity.”