Field Hockey – Hornets look to take next step in PIAA State Tournament as they face District One’s Methacton Saturday morning. PREVIEW:

Junior Ava Zerfass (21) seen here in action vs Souderton in Tuesday's state semifinal game leads the Hornets with 52 goals on the season. Photo: Nicholas Romano

Matchup: District 11 champ Emmaus (25-0) vs District 1 fourth-place Methacton (18-5)

When/Where: Saturday 10:30 am/Exeter HS

What’s on the line: Winner advances to PIAA State Semifinals vs either Conestoga (District 1 champ) or Cumberland Valley (District 3 runner-up)

Coverage: LIVE: www.easternpasportsnetwork.com, 10:10 am pregame

How they got here: Emmaus defeated Souderton 4-1; Methacton defeated Hazleton 3-0

Coaches: Emmaus – Sue Butz Stavin (46th year), Methacton – Amanda Fuertsch

Probable starters: Emmaus – Jr. Ava Zerfass (52 goals/13 asst), Jr. Rachel Herbine (46g/37a), Jr. Abby Burnett (26g/30a), Sr. Alexis Kociban (17g/12a), Sr. Brooke Mancini, Sr. Jenna Villeneuve (14g/29a), Sr. Kyleigh Faust (13g/4a), Soph. Jordyn Poll, Fr. Autum Kernechel (10g/13a), Soph. Sarah Schaffer, Soph. Emma Cari (20 shutouts)

About Methacton – The Warriors were the No.6 seed in the District One playoffs and finished in fourth place. In the playoffs, they defeated North Penn (2-1) an d Wissahickon (4-1) before losing to both Garnet Valley (4-3) and Downingtown West (6-4) ….They compete in the Pioneer Athletic Conference (PAC) were they went 9-2 in the Liberty Division losing in the semis of their playoffs …. The Warriors return 9 starters from last year’s team which when 10-2-3 overall and 8-1-3 in the league … Key players to watch: Sr. MF Sammy Fuchs, Sr. MF Elene Snodgrass, So. MF Lily DeWan, Sr. GK Gabby DiPrinzio, Sr. Def. Kristen Riddell, Sr. MF Madison Noh and Jr. Def. Elise DeWan

PIAA Class 3A Bracket

1-1 Conestoga vs 3-2 Cumberland Valley, Noon @ Exeter HS

11-1 EMMAUS vs 1-4 Methacton, 10:30 am @ Exeter HS

3-1 Lower Dauphin vs 1-3 Downingtown West, 1:30 pm @ Exeter HS

3-4 Wilson vs 3-3 Central York, Noon @ Manheim Twp.