INDEPENDENCE – Alexis Smith led the Marion girls bowling team in a 2,230 to 2,175 loss to Independence with a 185 game and a 373 series Friday at Lucky 10 Lanes.

The Indians fell to 2-8.

Lainie Kuper had a 370 series for the Mustangs.

Marion (2,175): Alexis Smith 195-178=373, Bre Smith 150-174=324, Ashley Ohl 134-130=264, Aleann Romo 104-147=251, Alyssa Rose 112-98=210.

Independence (2,230): Lainie Kuper 199-171=370, Sammie Brown 142-184=326, Jesica Trussell 151-154=305, Leah Rosaur 122-134=256, Jacey Schwarting 139-107=246, Lizzie Lake 118-114=232.

Marion – 1,422-753=2,175.
Independence – 1,503-727=2,230.