WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Catholic University women's tennis team opened its season with two victories in head coach Nate Farlow's debut, defeating Harford Community College and Trinity (D.C.).

Catholic 6, Harford Community College 3

Brooke Simonson picked right back up where she left off last season, securing victories at both No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles. 

The reigning All-Landmark Conference first team selection played smart and safe tennis to take her singles match in straight sets (6-2, 6-2), and combined with Marissa Stambaugh to triumph on the doubles court, 8-2.

Sophomore Paige Brightwell cruised to victory at No. 5 singles (6-2, 6-0) to clinch the match for Catholic while Aubree Narus earned a victory in a very competitive match, battling back after dropping the first set. She was able to rally to defeat Caroline Novak at No. 4 singles in a third-set tiebreak (3-6, 6-4, 12-10).

Catholic 9, Trinity 0

The Cardinals swept Trinity without dropping a game on the doubles courts. The pairing of Brightwell / Jane Krukiel, Narus / Madison Rollins, and Bridget McCabe / Ella Brown all defeated their opponents at love in impressive showing on the doubles courts.

Krukiel played at the No. 1 singles position, coasting to victory, 6-3, 6-1. Rollins, McCabe and Brown also registered individual wins at the No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 spots, respectively.

Gabriella Villaplana and Stephanie Menendez both joined Krukiel in securing the first wins of their careers. Villaplana won in straight sets at love with Menendez was victorious at the No. 6 singles position by a double-break in the first set and a break in the second (6-2, 6-4).

This marks that the first time the Catholic has opened a season 2-0 since 2017.

The Cardinals looks to continue their momentum next weekend when the team travels to St. Mary's (Md.). Opening service is set for noon.