IOWA CITY - The Xavier Saints lost to Iowa City High, 6-1, in a Mississippi Valley Conference boys soccer match Tuesday in Iowa City.

Sam Blake tied the score for the Saints, 1-1, in the first half when he headed the ball into the goal on a corner kick from Luke Koechner.

The Little Hawks led, 3-1, at halftime and scored three more goals in the second half in the opening game of the MVC season.