AIDAN MCANINCH of Benicia prepares to launch a volley against American Canyon.

Benicia High’s boys tennis team improved to 8-0 in the Solano County Athletic Conference with a 9-0 sweep of visiting American Canyon on Tuesday.

Rajan Bhatia won his No. 1 singles match for Benicia, 6-2, 6-3. Nate Tabtab was a 6-3, 6-2 winner in No. 2 singles while Alexander Valencia won 6-1, 6-0 at No. 3 singles. Other singles winners for Benicia included Anders Knutstad (6-2, 6-0), Aidan McAninch (6-0, 6-4) and Emerson Albro (6-1, 6-1).

In doubles competition, Benicia’s Andrew Butawan and Emad Abdul-Wajid won at No. 1, 6-1, 6-1. Brian Hung and Nick Menjibar won 6-0, 6-1 in No. 2 doubles while Katsuya Wako and Jason Yoo were 6-1, 6-0 winners in No. 2 singles.

The Panthers host Bethel (4-4 SCAC) on Thursday.

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