Here's a game-by-game look at the four western Mass. girls Division semifinals set for Wednesday at the Curry Hicks Cage and AIC.

D-3 semi record: 1-1
Overall record: 19-6

SEMIFINALS
Division 1 at AIC
No. 3 Northampton (16-5) vs. No. 2 East Longmeadow (19-2), 5:30
Head to head: EL beat Hamp 53-40 in Northampton on Feb. 12.
How they got here: Northampton beat Holyoke; East Longmeadow beat Agawam
Players to watch: Northampton: forwards Alannah Driscoll-Sbar and Cassy Sicard, guard Jenny Bell; East Longmeadow: forward/center Krista Ferrentino;
Winners gets: Trip to the finals Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at the Cage
Notes: *See preview in Wednesday's Gazette* -- The first matchup was an incredibly ugly performance from Northampton and at least some of that has to be credited to the Spartans. The Blue Devils have to come out stronger this time and hope to take control early.
Pick: Northampton

No. 1 Minnechaug (18-2) vs. No. 5 Central (15-6), 7:30
Head to head: Split the season, with Minnechaug winning at the Hoophall (65-60) and Central winning in Wilbraham (64-62)
How they got here: Minnechaug beat Amherst; Central beat Ludlow
Players to watch: Minnechaug: center Bridget Crowley, forward, Briana Kelly, guard Bre Dufault; Central: guards Brisje Malone and A'Lece Mark and Center Aleisha Hawley
Winners gets: Trip to the finals Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at the Cage
Notes: Two of the region's top programs square off once again with the season on the line. The teams played two terrific regular season games and this one should be worth the (admittedly expensive) price of admission. Minnechaug's group is more seasoned in the tournament and the Falcons' defense could be the difference-maker, especially with Crowley patrolling the middle. Mark, meanwhile, could be a matchup challenge with her quickness and can drive and dish to get Malone open 18-footers.
Pick: Minnechaug

Division 2 at Curry Hicks Cage
No. 1 Palmer (21-0) vs. No. 4 Monument Mountain (18-4), 5
Head to head: Did not play this season
How they got here: Palmer beat Drury; Monument beat Hampshire Regional and Mahar Regional
Players to watch: Palmer: junior guard/forward Alyssa Orszulak, junior forward Katrina Caulfield; Monument: guards Mare McCormick and Keelyn Harris
Winners gets: Trip to the finals Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
Notes: McCormick, the Spartans top scorer, was called "very doubtful" after dislocating her kneecap early in the win over Mahar in the quarterfinals. This was a tough matchup for the Spartans -- last year's runner-up -- even with a full roster, but this turn of events makes it extremely difficult. Still, the Spartans were deep enough against Mahar and will bring an outstanding defensive effort to the Cage. The Panthers, meanwhile, survived a scare against Drury and will need a better performance to get by MM.
Pick: Palmer

No. 10 Belchertown (14-8) vs. No. 6 Wahconah (16-6), 6:30
Head to head: Did not play this season
How they got here: Belchertown beat Athol and Commerce; Wahconah beat Mount Greylock and Wahconah
Players to watch: Belchertown: senior guard Katelyn Cavanaugh, senior center Kierstin Del Valle, junior forward Briana Del Valle; Wahconah: Darcey Sullivan and Sara Hamilton
Winners gets: Trip to the finals Saturday at 2:15 p.m.
Notes: *See preview in Wednesday's Gazette* -- As with their last two games, this one will come down to whether Belchertown can avoid turnovers and then dominate on the boards. I'd love to take them here, but I'm not going to jinx the Orioles at this point.
Pick: Wahconah