Alex Nagel’s three-run triple in the fifth inning was the big blow in Newark Catholic’s 8-1 district final win against Danville on May 28.

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Newark Catholic used a six-run fifth inning to gain control of its 8-1 victory against Danville in a Division VII district final on May 28.