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West Deptford High School Softball Team Advances to Playoff Semifinals

West Deptford advanced with a 12-4 win over Middle Township in the quarterfinals.

West Deptford, NJ -- Kim Alexander had an RBI and three runs to lead the top-seeded West Deptford High School softball team into the semifinals of the NJSIAA South Jersey Group 2 playoffs on Wednesday, according to nj.com.

Jessica McGivern, Mackenzie Ponto and Ciara Girouard each added an RBI to lead the Eagles to a 12-4 win over No. 9 Middle Township in the quarterfinals.

Paige Schlecter picked up the win on the mound, striking out seven, allowing 10 hits and issuing one walk.

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West Deptford will host No. 4 Cinnaminson, a 2-0 winner over No. 5 Overbrook, in the semifinals on May 31.

West Deptford opened the playoffs with a 15-0 win over No. 16 Collingswood on Monday.

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