WELLS — With much of the Gopher Conference runner-up squad returning from last season’s squad, the United South Central girls’ tennis team began the season how they expected to — winning.

The Rebels (1-0) narrowly defeated St. Peter 4-3 in their home opener and got a big three-set win from seniors Cami Christian and Brianna Schroeder at No. 1 doubles, that was the difference in the match.

USC plays again Thursday at Albert Lea with first serves at 4 p.m.

USC 4, St. Peter 3

Singles

No. 1 Sidney Dirks (SP) def. Ali Ramsley 6-3, 5-7, 6-0

No. 2 Katie Hanson (SP) def. Rachel Mattick 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4

No. 3 Robin Staloch (USC) def. Calleih Carlson 6-4, 6-2

No. 4 Claire Christian (USC) def. Ashley Welp 6-3, 6-2

Doubles

No. 1 Cami Christian/Brianna Schroeder (USC) def. Rachael Thompson/Makenzie Scholtz 6-7 (3-7), 6-0, 6-1

No. 2 Dani Roberts/Megan Chicos (USC) def. Kassandra McCabe/AnnMarie Brown 7-5, 6-3

Mackenzie Werner/Kami Semsmo (SP) def. Monica Bye/Julia Stenzel 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-3