While the weather is getting colder, that’s not stopping the Rebels girls’ tennis team from heating up during the section playoffs.

Coming off a dominating performance over St. Peter, United South Central flexed its muscles in the opening of the playoffs with a 6-1 win over Le Center.

In singles action, the Rebels took three out of a possible four matches from the Wildcats. Recording wins for USC was Ali Ramsley, Rachel Mattick, and Danie Roberts.

The Rebels dominated the doubles matches, posting three victories and earning a sweep.

Cami Christian and Brianna Schroeder, Megan Chicos and Robin Staloch, and Megan Allis and Ali Wood all won their matches.

USC advances on to face Maple River on Monday at 4 p.m. in Mapleton.

USC 6, LeCenter 1

Singles

No. 1 Ali Ramsley (USC) def. Megan Kelly 6-0, 6-1

No. 2 Jenny Fredeerick (LCC) def. Katie Lorenz 6-0, 7-5

No. 3 Rachel Mattick (USC) def. Ashley Zimmerman 6-1, 6-0

No. 4 Danie Roberts (USC) def. Amanda Oswald 6-0, 6-0

Doubles

No. 1 Cami Christian/ Brianna Schroeder (USC) def. Taylor Murry/Carly McCabe 6-3, 6-3

No. 2 Megan Chicos/ Robin Staloch (USC) def. Kellie Pfarr/ Kayla Holicky 6-2, 6-1

No. 3 Megan Allis/ Ali Wood (USC) def. Brittany Fahrenkamp/ Hannah Holicky 6-0, 6-4