Local briefs

Baker women win soccer opener

Fayette, Mo. — Eugenia Rogers scored two goals Wednesday, leading Baker University to a 4-0 victory against Central Methodist College in the Wildcats’ soccer season opener.

Amy Freedman and Carley Mason also scored for Baylor, which will play host Sunday to Oklahoma Christian.

Lions’ girls tennis rolls in first meet

Leavenworth — The Lawrence High girls tennis team started strong, beating Leavenworth 8-0 and Shawnee Mission North 6-2 in a triangular.

Sydney Lartigue won both of her matches at No. 1 singles by 8-0 counts. April Merino-Brammell won both of her matches at No. 2 singles.

“Considering how little practice we have had with the heat of the last two weeks, we did OK,” LHS coach Dick Wedel said.

The Lions play a home dual at 3 p.m. today against Blue Valley Northwest.