The Ionia boys bowling team started the season off with a win over the Saxons from Hastings 21-9 this afternoon at the Ionia Bowling Alley.

In the team match #1 Ionia totaled 676 pins to Hasting’s 633 pins, the Bulldogs were led by Gavin Flanner's 165.  In match #2 Ionia totaled 746 pins to Hasting’s 694 pins, the Bulldogs were led by Brett Petersen’s 183 and Evan Vos’ 159.  Ionia took the series 1422 to 1327.

In the 2 Bakers matches the Bulldogs outscored the Saxons 312-271.

• Match #1 Ionia 172 Portland 123

• Match #2 Ionia 140 Portland 148

The boys are 1-0 on the new season and will be back in action next Tuesday against the Quaker’s from Lansing Eastern.