Dubuque Hempstead rallied in the Baker round to beat Jefferson, 3200-3117, Friday in boys bowling at May City Bowl.

Zach Trcka led Jefferson with games of 234 and 242 for a 476 series. Dillon Maxson shot a 454 series and Michael Kilts a 417.

Jefferson led 2114-2082 after the first round and was still ahead after two games of the five-game Baker round. But Hempstead shot a 227 to Jefferson's 167 in the third game that turned the match around. Hempstead put the match away with a 248 in the final game.

HEMPSTEAD (3200): Bradon Kohl 206-245--451, Andrew Gonner 247-191--438, Phil Breitbach 245-183--428, Alex Kenniker 171-216--387, Austin Massey 201-177--378.

JEFFERSON (3117): Zach Trcka 234-242--476, Dillon Maxson 454, Michael Kilts 417, Christian Hindt 203-194--397, Will James 190-180--370.

First round - Jefferson 2114, Hempstead 2082. Baker round - Hempstead 1118, Jefferson 1003.