Bullhead City, AZ — Both teams were strong in the circle on Thursday, but Fullerton Varsity Tribe defeated Hamilton Varsity Huskies 2-1. Katelynn Mathews started the game for Fullerton Varsity Tribe and recorded 18 outs. Fullerton Varsity Tribe didn't take the lead until later in the game. The game was tied at one in the bottom of the fifth when Abby Lee grounded out, scoring one run. Hamilton Varsity Huskies opened the scoring in the fifth after Briley Pinks was struck by a pitch, driving in a run. Fullerton Varsity Tribe took the lead in the bottom of the fifth inning after Hayley Brock grounded into a fielder's choice, and Abby Lee grounded out, each scoring one run. Katelynn Mathews earned the win for Fullerton Varsity Tribe. The starting pitcher gave up three hits and one run over six innings, striking out 15 and walking two. Liliana Russo led things off in the circle for Hamilton Varsity Huskies. The pitcher allowed one hit and two runs (one earned) over five innings, striking out four and walking two. Hayley Brock led the team with one run batted in. Abby Lee went 1-for-2 at the plate to lead Fullerton Varsity Tribe in hits. Fullerton Varsity Tribe didn't commit a single error in the field. Abby Lee had the most chances in the field with 15. Briley Pinks led the team with one run batted in. Jazmin Ramirez went 2-for-2 at the plate to lead Hamilton Varsity Huskies in hits.