Valley Center, KS — Despite allowing three runs in the fifth inning, Goddard Lions Varsity defeated Valley Center 5-3 on Tuesday. Valley Center's big inning was driven by singles by Welu and Romig. In the first inning, Goddard Lions Varsity got their offense started. Colton Watkins drove in one when Watkins singled. Josh Winkle took the win for Goddard Lions Varsity. The righty surrendered three runs on six hits over five innings, striking out two and walking zero. Seth Wilhelm and Brett McGee entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. Wilhelm recorded the last four outs to earn the save for Goddard Lions Varsity. Walker took the loss for Valley Center. Walker surrendered four runs on five hits over three innings, striking out one. Goddard Lions Varsity totaled eight hits. Austin Winter and Lake Hamilton each managed multiple hits for Goddard Lions Varsity. Hamilton and Winter each collected two hits to lead Goddard Lions Varsity. Valley Center tallied seven hits in the game. Welu and Romig each collected multiple hits for Valley Center.