La Palma, CA — Both teams were strong in the circle on Friday, but Fullerton Varsity Tribe defeated Kennedy 1-0. Katelynn Mathews started the game for Fullerton Varsity Tribe and recorded 24 outs. Katelynn Mathews struck out 17 batters on the day. The starting pitcher also allowed three hits and zero runs over eight innings while walking three. Fullerton Varsity Tribe got on the board in the eighth inning after Abby Lee hit a solo home run to left field. Emory Cheng started the game for Kennedy. The hurler gave up six hits and one run over eight innings, striking out nine and walking two. Abby Lee went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Fullerton Varsity Tribe didn't commit a single error in the field. Abby Lee had the most chances in the field with 18. Emory Cheng went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Kennedy in hits. Kennedy turned one double play in the game. Fullerton Varsity Tribe play at home on Tuesday against Esperanza in their next game.