The Jefferson girls bowling team took a lead early in the Baker round, but could not hold on against Iowa City High Tuesday at May City Bowl, losing 2,524 to 2,466 to open the season.

Rylea Bennett led the J-Hawks with a 406 series.

Shyneice Cirillo led the Little Hawks with a 403 series.

Iowa City High (2,524): Shyneice Cirillo 213-190=403, Brooke Shaw 171-180=351, Liz Goss 152-191=343, Britnee Price 136-156=292, Taylor Hayslett 152-125=277, Megan Schnoebelen 81-127=208.

Jefferson (2,466): Rylea Bennett 204-202=406, Hailey Kimble 145-178=323, Kattie Smith 177-134=311, Holly Miller 119-172=291, Rachael Daugherty 155-120=275.

Iowa City High: 1,666-858=2,524.
Jefferson: 1606-860=2,466.