ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Griffon Tennis took care of business in their opening match of the 2023 season on Friday, beating Quincy, 6-1, at Genesis Health Club.

Things started out shaky for the Griffons (2-0), as Quincy (0-2) won the doubles point, 2-1. Anya Chavez and Anais Peralta Criado took home the lone doubles win for the Griffons. 

Missouri Western turned it on in singles play, winning every single match. Lucia Casas Blas won in dominant fashion, only allowing her opponent two points in the match. In total, the Griffons were not shut out in any set, while blanking Quincy in three separate sets. 

The second-to-last match was the only one to go to an extra set, as both No. 1 players went at it out to a third set. Izzi MacGibbon secured the victory in exciting fashion, keeping the Griffons' singles sweep alive. 

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The Griffs host William Jewell (1-2) at Genesis Health Club on Saturday. Doubles play begins at 2 p.m.