Sports
Blackwood Kiwanis Wins District 14 Opener
The Blackwood Kiwanis 11-12 all-star team will play next at Mount Ephraim Monday night.
Blackwood Kiwanis Little League's 11-12 all-star team opened District 14 tournament play with a big win Saturday night.
Blackwood defeated Cramer Hill, 9-3, in a game it hosted at its home field at Marshall and Railroad avenues.
Blackwood jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two innings, and never looked back. The offense was paced by Matt Prendergast, who hit two home runs for the winners.
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Brian Pereira got the win for Blackwood, which is scheduled to play next at Mount Ephraim at 6 p.m. Monday against the winner of Saturday's game between Audubon and Barrington.
Pereira and Zack Nocella joined Matt Prendergrast in Blackwood's extra base hit parade, each smacking a double, while Eric DiDomenico and Jake Jones each hit triples.
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Check back with Gloucester Township Patch later Sunday for a report from Erial Little League's game against Runnemede.
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