The Marion High School varsity scholars’ bowl team of senior Matt Thierolf, juniors Sam Ehrlich and Eric Vogel, and sophomore E.J. Obermeyer captured second place Saturday at the MCAA league meet at Lyons.

Marion posted a 4-1 record in pool play losing to Halstead, 40-30, while defeating Lyons, 50-10, Smoky Valley, 90-35, Nickerson, 60-10, and Sterling, 60-50.

In the semifinals, Marion defeated Haven, 50-40, before falling to Hillsboro, 45-35, in the finals.

Thierolf led the scoring with 190 points followed by Ehrlich with 80, Vogel, 60, and Obermeyer, 45.

Marion also took second place honors Monday at the Hope High School Invitational.

Thierolf and Ehrlich were joined by Adam Svaboda to post a 3-1 pool record to advance to the semifinals.

In pool play, the Warriors defeated Solomon, 40-30, Council Grove, 50-40, and White City, 50-10, while losing to Abilene, 40-30.

MHS defeated Centre, 35-30, in the semifinals before losing to Council Grove, 60-40, in the finals.

Thierolf again led the scoring with 160 points followed by Ehrlich with 80 and Svoboda with 5.

The Warriors will compete Thursday at Council Grove in a 15-team, 3A regional.

The top three teams from each of the four regionals advance Feb. 14 to the state meet at Belle Plain