Goddard, KS — Goddard Lions Varsity claimed a 12-4 victory on Thursday, despite a big push by Wellington in the third inning. Wellington big bats were led by Haslyn-Ybarra and Hinshaw, all driving in runs in the inning. Goddard Lions Varsity secured the victory thanks to 11 runs in the third inning. Goddard Lions Varsity batters contributing to the big inning included Mason Lubbers, Kyler Semrad, Jake Shope, Tyler Haskell, Sandler Bowyer, and Bo Bantz, all driving in runs in the frame. Lake Hamilton was the winning pitcher for Goddard Lions Varsity. The pitcher went one-third of an inning, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out one and walking zero. Jaden Wiley and Haskell entered the game out of the bullpen and helped to close out the game in relief. B Wright took the loss for Wellington. The bulldog went two and two-thirds innings, allowing seven runs on five hits, striking out one and walking one. Semrad started the game for Goddard Lions Varsity. Semrad surrendered three runs on four hits over two and two-thirds innings, striking out two Goddard Lions Varsity racked up ten hits in the game. Shope, Cooper Zimmer, and Wiley each racked up multiple hits for Goddard Lions Varsity. Shope led Goddard Lions Varsity with three hits in four at bats. Goddard Lions Varsity didn't commit a single error in the field. Braden Morrison had ten chances in the field, the most on the team. Goddard Lions Varsity stole five bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Bantz led the way with two.