Andover, KS — Goddard Lions Varsity stole the lead late in the game in a 7-5 victory over Maize on Thursday. The game was tied at four with Goddard Lions Varsity batting in the top of the sixth when Tyler Haskell singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs. Goddard Lions Varsity earned the victory despite allowing Maize to score four runs in the fifth inning. Maize offense in the inning was led by Casemolt and Sanders, who all drove in runs. Jake Shope was the winning pitcher for Goddard Lions Varsity. The righthander allowed four hits and five runs over five innings, striking out five. Jacob Read threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Read recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Goddard Lions Varsity. Djourvic took the loss for Maize. The pitcher allowed six hits and six runs over five and a third innings, striking out three. Goddard Lions Varsity racked up eight hits on the day. Jaden Wiley and Seth Wilhelm each racked up multiple hits for Goddard Lions Varsity. Wilhelm and Wiley each managed two hits to lead Goddard Lions Varsity. Hartman led Maize with two hits in four at bats. Maize didn't commit a single error in the field. Schiefter had eight chances in the field, the most on the team.