The Kennedy Cougars defeated Jefferson, 5-0, in the opening round of the Class 2A regional girls tennis tournament Saturday morning at the Kennedy courts.

The Cougars will host Washington in the regional quarterfinals May 24.

Jessica Pedersen, Evann Martin, Lauren Gifford, Gabby Olejniczak and Michelle Becker won their matches for Kennedy.

Kennedy 5, Jefferson 0

1. Jessica Pedersen (K) def. Kylie Jonas, 6-1, 6-0

2. Evann Martin (K) def. Hallie Techau, 6-1, 6-2

3. Hanna Krivit (K) vs. Alexis Terrington, 7-5, 5-1 (did not finish)

4. Lauren Gifford (K) def. Mary Korch, 6-3, 6-4

5. Gabby Olejniczak (K) def. Maddy Cobb, 6-3, 6-0

6. Michelle Becker (K) def. Ashley Davidson, 6-2, 6-0