Goddard, KS — Goddard Lions JV took the lead late and defeated Arkansas City 18-7 on Tuesday. The game was tied at six with Goddard Lions JV batting in the bottom of the third when Nick Rogers singled on the first pitch of the at bat, scoring two runs. Goddard Lions JV earned the victory despite allowing Arkansas City to score six runs in the first inning. Arkansas City's big inning was driven by a walk by J Abrams, a single by C Marr, by M Banta, by B Conklin, a groundout by Bruce, and by W Dickey. Arkansas City fired up the offense in the first inning, when Conklin was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Landon Kohlhorst got the start for Goddard Lions JV. Kohlhorst lasted one-third of an inning, allowing one hit and six runs. Conklin toed the rubber for Arkansas City. The bulldog lasted two innings, allowing seven hits and eight runs. Abrams threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen. Goddard Lions JV tallied 15 hits on the day. Rogers, Easton Vierya, Boston Arnold, Isaac Tatro, and Jake Jasnoski all collected multiple hits for Goddard Lions JV. Rogers led Goddard Lions JV with three hits in four at bats.