Girls lacrosse – Hornets begin quest for first District XI title since 2011 taking on rival Parkland for the third time this season in semifinals on Monday. PREVIEW:

Junior goalie Alani Shotwell came up with a number of big saves in the second half to preserve Emmaus' 12-9 win over Easton last night.

Who: No.1 seed Emmaus (17-3) vs No. 5 seed Parkland (10-8)

What: District XI Class 3A Semifinals

When: Monday, May 23, 7 p.m., Northampton HS

What’s at stake: A berth in Wednesday’s District XI championship at Lehigh University (7 p.m.) vs winner of No.2 Easton/No.3 Pleasant Valley

How they got here: Emmaus received a bye; Parkland defeated Freedom 12-11

Coverage: Twitter @Emmaussports.com, Facebook (Emmaus girls lacrosse)

Head-to-Head: Emmaus 2-0 (10-4 & 16-2)

Coaches: Emmaus – Roxann Betz (6th year); Parkland – Brittany Costigan (1st year)

Key players: Emmaus – Sr. attack Julia Cote (73g/33a), Jr. attack Emily Hollinger (58g/20a), Soph. MF Jordyn Poll (52g/21a), Sr. MF Mikayla Viola (34g/12a), Sr. Def. Marybeth Smith, Sr. Def. Kam Watkins (8g), Soph. GK Alani Shotwell

Parkland – Soph. MF Gigi Leonzi (68g/26a) Sr. MF Nikki Boyer (53g/8a), Sr. MF Kaz Kennedy (11g/9a), Jr. attack Hannah Carr (20g/5a), Sr. Def. Morgan Napolitano, Jr. Def. Morgan Dobil, Jr, GK Kayla McNevin