Salina, KS — An early lead helped Goddard Lions JV defeat Central 11-3 on Friday. Goddard Lions JV scored on a groundout by Isaac Tatro, an error, and a double by Jake Jasnoski in the first inning. After Central scored two runs in the top of the fourth, Goddard Lions JV answered with two of their own. Central scored when Free singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run and an error scored one run for Central. Goddard Lions JV then answered when Goddard Lions JV scored one run on a stolen base. Brett McGee earned the victory on the mound for Goddard Lions JV. The pitcher surrendered one run on three hits over three innings, striking out one. Kaden Bethel threw one inning in relief out of the bullpen. McGee recorded the last nine outs to earn the save for Goddard Lions JV. Kamquens took the loss for Central. The pitcher went two innings, allowing six runs on five hits and striking out two. Goddard Lions JV racked up ten hits in the game. Austin Winter, Austin Rudkin, and Jasnoski each managed multiple hits for Goddard Lions JV. Jasnoski, Rudkin, and Winter each collected two hits to lead Goddard Lions JV. Goddard Lions JV stole five bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Blake Read led the way with two. Hies went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Central in hits.