Justin Smith had the hot hand with a 242 high game and 405 series that led Kennedy past Xavier, 2895-2648, Friday in a Mississippi Valley Conference boys bowling meet at Cedar Rapids Bowling Center.

Troy McKiernan rolled a high game of 212 and Austin Marshall a 203 for Kennedy (6-9, 3-7 MVC).

Mitchell Huss had a 207 high game and 377 series for Xavier (0-12, 0-10). Alex Gibney shot a 206.

XAVIER (2648): Mitchell Huss 207-377, Ryan DeWit 196-379, Logan Buschette 175-338, Alex Gibney 206-353, Kyle Elliott 192-375.

KENNEDY (2895): Austin Marshall 203-385, Justin Smith 242-405, Casey Sheets 187-373, Kyle Custer 181-327, Troy McKiernan 212-388.

First round -- Kennedy 1878, Xavier 1822. Baker round -- Kennedy 1017, Xavier 826.