Kirby Guge had the line for Xavier Friday, rolling games of 246 and 236 for a 482 series that led the Saints past Linn-Mar, 2986-2841, in a Mississippi Conference bowling meet at May City Bowl.

Xavier held a 198-pin lead after the first round. Zach Klimesh rolled a 235 high game and 445 series for the Saints. Logan Buschette also was hot with a 215 and 411, and Kyle Elliott had a 212 and 410.

Justin Wyant led Linn-Mar with a 248 high game and 421 series.

LINN-MAR (2841): Justin Wyant 248-421, Austin Swanson 214-380, Dreyson Robe 216-385, Tristan Stevens 215-352, Seth Tegtmeier 203-367.

XAVIER (2986): Zach Klimesh 235-445, Logan Buschette 215-411, Kyle Elliott 212-410, Jason Beer 193-355, Kirby Guge 246-482.

First round - Xavier 2103, Linn-Mar 1905. Baker round - Linn-Mar 936, Xavier 883.