Both Pulaski County and Somerset will be playing at home in round two of the playoffs, competing against familiar rivals.
Pulaski County vs South Laurel
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Jacob Pratt is the Sports Editor of the Commonwealth Journal and can be reached at jpratt@somerset-kentucky.com.