Goddard, KS — Goddard Varsity Lions Hold Off Valley Center For Victory March 26, 2026 vs. Valley Center Goddard Varsity Lions got out to a 6-run lead in the sixth inning and held on for an 8-6 victory over Valley Center on Thursday. Valley Center closed the gap by scoring on a single and an error. A single by Heitsman put Valley Center on the board in the top of the first. A single by Cisneros extended the Valley Center lead to 2-0 in the top of the second inning. Goddard Varsity Lions flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fifth, scoring seven runs on seven hits to take the lead, 7-2. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Lehmer that drove in two. Schmidt earned the win for Goddard Varsity Lions. The reliever allowed three hits and four runs (two earned) over three innings, striking out three and walking two. Crumrine took the loss for Valley Center. The starter went four and two-thirds innings, surrendering six runs on seven hits, striking out two and walking three. Jensen began the game for Goddard Varsity Lions. The starter allowed four hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out three and walking one. Goddard Varsity Lions piled up 12 hits in the game. Lehmer went 1-for-4 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Dunlavy went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Goddard Varsity Lions in hits. Rojas and Jensen each collected multiple hits for Goddard Varsity Lions. Goddard Varsity Lions ran wild on the base paths, collecting four stolen bases for the game. Goddard Varsity Lions turned two double plays in the game.