The Xavier Saints blanked Grinnell, 5-0, in the opening round of the boys Class 1A substate tennis tournament at Xavier Saturday.

Ben Curley cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory at No. 1 singles against Edward Lopatto.

Jon Lansing, Charlie Esker, Alex Hinrichs and Blake Magill also won their singles matches in straight sets for the Saints.

Xavier advances to the next round of the substate tournament May 23.

XAVIER 5, GRINNELL 0

Singles

1. Ben Curley (X) def. Edward Lopatto, 6-1, 6-0
2. Jon Lansing (X) def. Adam VanErsvelde, 6-3, 6-3
3. Charlie Esker (X) def. Jonah Benning-Shorb, 6-2, 6-3
4. Alex Hinrichs (X) def. Matt Thompson, 6-2, 6-0
5. Blake Magill (X) def. Kyle Cogley, 6-4, 6-4