Matchup: No.5 seed Emmaus (16-10) vs No.1 seed Parkland (24-2)
When/Where: Tuesday 7:30 p.m./Allen HS
What’s on the line: A berth in the District XI Class 6A championship game on Friday vs winner No.2 Easton or No.6 Liberty; loser plays in the consolation game Friday with a berth in the PIAA State Tournament on the line.
Coaches: Emmaus – Kelsey Gallagher (7th year, 67-87); Parkland – Ed Ohlsen (2nd year)
Head to Head: How they got here: Emmaus defeated PM West 45-43; Parkland defeated Stroudsburg 54-28
Probable starters – Emmaus – Fresh. Kayla Snyder (9.7 ppg), Soph. Gabby De Vita (10.2), Sr. Mya Cooper (6.4), Sr. Taylor Griffith (4.6), Jr. Cassandra Doemling (6.4). Others: So. Olive Whitney (2.3), Jr. Sofie Laird (3), Sr. Julie Adams (2.5), Jr. Emma Naccarato (1.2), Jr. Sylvia Sokolofksi (3.4)
Parkland – Sr. Talia Zurinskas (13.6), Jr. Delaney Chilcote (9.3), Soph. Isabella Hallal (3.3), Sr. Madi Siggins (16). Others: Soph. Aneri McGalla (5.8), Sr. Lauren Ervin (1), Soph. Sophie Frank (3), Soph. Addi Fritzinger (2.3)
GAME NOTES: Emmaus and Parkland are meeting for the fourth time this season with a berth in the District XI championship game on the line …The Trojans have won the three previous meetings (48-30 and 50-42 regular-season) and in the EPC title game (55-35) … Emmaus last beat Parkland a year ago 56-48 at ‘The Hive ‘ ….The 16 wins by the Hornets this season is the most since the 2011-12 season (15-8) …. Parkland’s two losses have come against District 3 power Wilson West Lawn 46-41 in OT and Easton 63-58. The Trojans have won 7 straight … Easton is the defending 6A champion.