Valley Center, KS — Both teams were strong on the pitcher's mound Tuesday, but Goddard Lions Varsity defeated Valley Center 2-1. Colton Watkins allowed just five hits to Valley Center. Goddard Lions Varsity got things moving in the first inning, when Seth Wilhelm tripled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. Watkins got the win for Goddard Lions Varsity. The pitcher surrendered one run on five hits over seven innings, striking out 11 and walking one. Graham took the loss for Valley Center. The bulldog surrendered two runs on three hits over six and a third innings, striking out 12 and walking one. Cooper Zimmer, Lake Hamilton, Wilhelm, and Mason Healy each collected one hit to lead Goddard Lions Varsity. Crosby went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Valley Center in hits. Valley Center didn't commit a single error in the field. Boone had 11 chances in the field, the most on the team.