Goddard, KS — Goddard Lions Varsity defeated Valley Center 3-0 on Wednesday as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Coltin Watkins struck out Rutscman to finish off the game. The pitching was strong on both sides. Goddard Lions Varsity pitchers struck out ten, while Valley Center pitchers sat down five. A single by Newton in the second inning was a positive for Valley Center. Jacob Read earned the win for Goddard Lions Varsity. The pitcher lasted five innings, allowing three hits and zero runs while striking out seven. Watkins threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen. Watkins recorded the last six outs to earn the save for Goddard Lions Varsity. Crosby took the loss for Valley Center. The bulldog lasted four and a third innings, allowing six hits and two runs while striking out three and walking one. Goddard Lions Varsity racked up nine hits. Lake Hamilton, Jaden Wiley, and Mason Lubbers each racked up multiple hits for Goddard Lions Varsity. Hamilton went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Goddard Lions Varsity in hits. Hehnherr led Valley Center with two hits in three at bats.