MOUNT VERNON, Ohio - The Crossroads League season began swimmingly for Grace's women's tennis team on Saturday.

The Lancers blanked Mt. Vernon Nazarene 7-0 on the road.

Grace began the day with a strong showing in doubles' play. Jimena Ramirez and Faith Valentine won 6-1 at the top doubles' court, and Addison Swope and Lauren Harris won 6-2 at No. 3.

Shannon Brumbaugh and Landry Schrock were flawless at No. 2 doubles (6-0).

Grace won every singles' match in straight sets. Ramirez (No. 1), Valentine (No. 2) and Schrock (No. 4) posted perfect 6-0, 6-0 shorelines.

Brumbaugh coasted 6-3, 6-0 at No. 3 singles, Harris earned a 6-2, 6-0 win at No. 5, and Makynna Oconitrillo also won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 6.

The league play continues next week for Grace. The Lancers are at Taylor on Tuesday and at home on Saturday versus Indiana Wesleyan.

DOUBLES

1. Jimena Ramirez/Faith Valentine (GC) def. Deah Bresson/Annie Mahek (MVNU) 6-1
2. Shannon Brumbaugh/Landry Schrock (GC) def. Andi Green/Alanna Reyes (MVNU) 6-0
3. Addison Swope/Lauren Harris (GC) def. Maria Cottenden/Elisha Burson (MVNU) 6-2

SINGLES

1. Jimena Ramirez (GC) def. Annie Mahek (MVNU) 6-0, 6-0
2. Faith Valentine (GC) def. Deah Bresson (MVNU) 6-0, 6-0
3. Shannon Brumbaugh (GC) def. Andi Green (MVNU) 6-3, 6-0
4. Landry Schrock (GC) def. Alanna Reyes (MVNU) 6-0, 6-0
5. Lauren Harris (GC) def. Maria Cottenden (MVNU) 6-2, 6-0
6. Makynna Oconitrillo (GC) def. Elisha Burson (MVNU) 6-2, 6-2