GROVE CITY — Forget ground and pound.

Wilmington showed off its big-play capabilities, scoring all six touchdowns from at least 21 yards out to cruise to a mercy-rule shortened 42-7 victory over Cambridge Springs in the District 10, Class 1A semifinals Saturday evening at Grove City High School’s Forker Field.

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