Dubuque Hempstead topped Xavier, 3-1, at Heco Field Tuesday in a match between two of the premier girls soccer teams in the state.

Hempstead, ranked No.6 in Class 3A, grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first half.

The Saints pulled within 2-1 with 24:13 left in the game on a goal by Katie Ives. Lizzy Bailey collected the assist for Xavier.

Hempstead scored with 14:10 left to ice the game.

Hempstead took 25 shots in the game, including 12 on goal. The Saints attempted only nine shots, with only three on goal.