Cumberland Valley's field hockey team lost 2-1 to Wilson on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the District 3 Class 3A semifinals, four days after upsetting Mechanicsburg in the quarterfinals.
The Eagles reached the semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Mechanicsburg on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Memorial Park, according to MaxPreps' game results.
The win reversed the teams' regular-season results. Mechanicsburg had defeated Cumberland Valley twice, winning 4-1 on Sept. 8 and 5-2 on Sept. 28.
Cumberland Valley advances past Mechanicsburg
The Wildcats entered the quarterfinal after defeating Conestoga Valley 7-1 in the opening round, according to Mechanicsburg's season results.
Cumberland Valley's victory sent the Eagles into the District 3 Class 3A semifinals against Wilson, which had defeated Manheim Township 2-1 in its quarterfinal.
Wilson wins semifinal
Wilson defeated Cumberland Valley 2-1 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Wilson High School in West Lawn.
Abby Zerbe and Bradley Smith scored for Wilson, according to the Reading Eagle's semifinal report.
The Bulldogs advanced to the District 3 Class 3A championship against Lower Dauphin, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, at Memorial Park in Mechanicsburg.
Cumberland Valley's quarterfinal victory over Mechanicsburg remains a significant result after the Wildcats won both regular-season meetings.
