Who: District 11 runner-up Emmaus (19-3) vs District 3 champion Cumberland Valley (19-0)
What: PIAA Class 3A Quarterfinals
When/where: Saturday 7 p.m./Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, Shillington
What’s at stake: Winner advances to the semifinals on Tuesday to take on either District 11 champ Parkland or District 1 champ Upper Dublin
Coverage: Twitter (@Emmaussports.com)
Coaches: Emmaus – Jeff Elsea (2nd year); Cumberland Valley – Terry Ranck (13th year)
Key players: Emmaus: Jr. MB Jametric Harris (1st Team EPC), Jr. Setter Cooper Henseler (MVP EPC), Sr. OH Logan Dougherty (1st Team EPC), Soph. MB Colin Holden, Jr. OH Cael Kratzer, SR. OH Johnny Cannone, Jr. Libero Kyle Long, Sr. MB Lucas Mondin, Sr. DS Brian Cobb
Cumberland Valley – Sr. setter Thomas Smith (Commonwealth Conference Player of Year), Sr. OH Andrew Duncan (1st Team), Sr. libero Tyler Quinn (1st Team), OH Jr. Brennen Levis (1st Team), Sr. OPP Trey Edmonds (2nd Team), Sr. MH Jax Unterbrink (Hon. Ment)
NOTES: Emmaus looks to reach the state semifinals for the first time since 2018 as they take on the District 3 champs. The Hornets are coming off a three-set sweep on the road at District 2 champ Delaware Valley, while Cumberland Valley earned a 3-1 win over District One’s William Tennant …Emmaus last appeared in states in 2021 defeating Delaware Valley before losing to Hempfield in the quarterfinals …The Eagles appeared in states a year ago falling at home to District 7’s Shaler …The Hornets come in to the match ranked No.6 in the latest PVCA poll, while Cumberland Valley is No.3