From staff reports

CASSOPOLIS – Visiting Brandywine opened up defense of its Lakeland Conference championship with an 8-0 win over Cassopolis on Tuesday.

The Bobcats dropped only seven games in sweeping the single flights.

The most competitive match of the day came at No. 4 doubles where Ashley DeJonge and Cassie Kelley defeated Karleigh Wright and Jade Gaston 6-3 and 6-2.

“It was a good way for us to begin conference play,” Brandywine coach Joe Marazita said. “Jessica played very well in singles and Lena and Katie were solid in doubles.”

Brandywine…8

Cassopolis…0

Singles

1. Brittney Molica (BW) d. Savannah Sullivan 6-2, 6-1; 2. Alyssa Robbins (BW) d. Quincy Poitras 6-1, 6-0; 3. Jessica Blank (BW) d. Kayla Yuhas 6-1, 6-1; 4. Taylor Mottiford (BW) d. Katlyn Grumm 6-1, 6-0

Doubles

1. Lauren Leonard/Kelsey Prestly (BW) d. Davina Johnson/Deonna Walters 6-1, 6-1; 2. Carlee Rankel/Audrey Simmons (BW) d. Beth Hummel/Ceilia Ash 6-1, 6-0; 3. Lena Miles/Katie Robbins (BW) d. Kayla Hershberger/Hannah Deubner 6-0, 6-0; 4. Ashley DeJonge/Cassie Kelley (BW) d. Karleigh Wright/Jade Gaston 6-3, 6-3