The Nueva Mavericks (1-0) swept to victory Tuesday in their season opener, rolling in straight sets 25-20, 25-15, 25-16 at home in non-league action over Pinewood (1-1).

Freshman outside hitter Julia Cai made plenty of noise in her varsity debut, totaling a match-high 12 kills and a remarkable nine service aces. Nueva totaled 17 aces, with junior Zoe Chien totaling three and junior June Lee two. Sophomore outside hitter Langely Vassallo added seven kills.

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