THE VALLEY — Two-time defending District 4 champion Athens opens the PIAA, Class 4A playoffs at home tonight against District 5 champion Somerset.
Athens, now 12-5, advanced to States with a sweep of Danville in the District 4, Class 4A finals.
Somerset enters the contest at 15-5, including wins in eight of their last nine matches.
Somerset swept Central Mountain to win the District 5 title, which also included teams from Districts 6 and 8.
Match time is 5 p.m.