Another topsy-turvy Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A conference soccer season is down to four teams. Here’s a rundown of what should be two competitive semifinals Thursday at 3:15 p.m.

No. 14 Loyola (9-8-1) at No. 2 Gilman (15-2-3)

The Dons offense exploded for three first-half goals against No. 8 Calvert Hall in the quarterfinals and will look to keep their season rolling against the Greyhounds’ stingy defense. Gilman earned the top seed and a first-round bye in the tournament by winning six of its last seven regular-season games. The Greyhounds also swept Loyola during the regular season. However, Loyola appears to have found its scoring touch and is led by forward Jamie Dubyoski, who had two goals against the Cardinals. Gilman has one of the top goalies in the area in Andrew Harris and is searching for its first conference crown since sharing the title with Archbishop Curley in 1995. Loyola last shared a title with Mount St. Joseph in 2005.

No. 6 McDonogh (17-5-1) at No. 7 Mount St. Joseph (13-3-2)

This semifinal is a rematch of last season’s title game won by the Gaels in a shootout, ending the Eagles two-year reign as champions. The Eagles, however, had their revenge by sweeping the regular-season series by a 6-0 margin. The Gaels earned a bye and the second seed by going unbeaten in their final six games. Mount St. Joseph is led by Jalen Robinson, a national team player who has battled injuries this season. Joey Isaja is also a top playmaker for the Gaels. McDonogh has one of the most talented rosters in the state, but struggled down the stretch, going 1-4-1 to end the regular season. The Eagles bounced back in the quarterfinals with a 1-0 victory over Curley on a goal by Kyle DeVinney in the 12th minute. The Gaels and Eagles have developed one of the best soccer rivalries in the state and the semifinal should be a creative, entertaining match.

-- Todd Karpovich