The Fairfax (VA) varsity field hockey team will play a home playoff game against Cosby (Midlothian, VA) today at 6 p.m. This game is part of the 2024 VHSL Field Hockey State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 6 tournament.
Cosby vs Fairfax Field Hockey Game Info:
What: Virginia High School Field Hockey
Who: Cosby vs Fairfax
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Cosby vs Fairfax
The 2024-2025 high school sports season has seen some impressive performances from both Cosby and Fairfax, two teams who have made a name for themselves in their respective regions. Let’s dive into their rankings, records, and performance statistics to get a clearer picture of how these two teams compare.
Team Rankings & Records
Cosby (24-25)
- National Rank: 138
- Virginia Rank: 26
- Division Rank: 7
- Overall Record: 16-3
- Region Record: 10-2
- Home Record: 8-2
- Away Record: 8-1
- Win Percentage: .842
- Region Win Percentage: .833
- Goals Scored: 65
- Goals Against: 14
Fairfax (24-25)
- National Rank: 32
- Virginia Rank: 7
- Division Rank: 3
- Overall Record: 20-3
- Region Record: 10-0
- Home Record: 11-1
- Away Record: 9-2
- Win Percentage: .870
- Region Win Percentage: 1.000
- Goals Scored: 59
- Goals Against: 14
Both teams have had impressive seasons, but Fairfax holds a slight edge in overall performance, boasting a .870 win percentage compared to Cosby’s .842. Notably, Fairfax has been nearly perfect in their regional play, with a 10-0 region record, while Cosby comes in slightly behind with a .833 region win percentage.
Team Scoring Averages
Here’s a breakdown of the teams’ average scoring by period:
| Team | 1st Period | 2nd Period | Overtime 1 | Overtime 2 | Final Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosby | 0.3 | 0.3 | – | – | 3.4 |
| Fairfax | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 2.6 |
Cosby averages a strong 3.4 goals per game, while Fairfax is close behind at 2.6 goals per game. Interestingly, Fairfax shows a higher scoring rate in the 2nd period, while Cosby maintains consistent performance throughout.
Stat Comparison
When comparing the two teams on a more granular level, Cosby leads in goals scored with 65 to Fairfax’s 59. However, Fairfax edges out Cosby in assists, with 55 compared to Cosby’s 45. These differences highlight both teams’ strengths in different areas of the game.
Team Leaders
Both teams feature standout players leading in key areas:
- Cosby
- Goals Leader: #13 Caroline Wootten with 13 goals
- Assists Leader: #13 Caroline Wootten with 13 assists
- Fairfax
- Goals Leader: #9 Kaia Beaudoin with 26 goals
- Assists Leader: #9 Kaia Beaudoin with 18 assists
Caroline Wootten for Cosby and Kaia Beaudoin for Fairfax both demonstrate remarkable individual efforts, with Beaudoin significantly outpacing Wootten in both goals and assists. Her offensive output has been crucial to Fairfax’s successful season.
Record Breakdown
Here’s a look at how the teams performed in various categories this season:
| Category | Cosby | Fairfax |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Record | 16-3 | 20-3 |
| League Record | 10-2 | 10-0 |
| Non-League Record | 4-0 | 6-3 |
| Head-to-Head | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Home Record | 8-2 | 11-1 |
| Away Record | 8-1 | 9-2 |
| Neutral Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Playoff Record | 2-1 | 3-0 |
| In-State Record | 16-3 | 18-2 |
| Out-of-State Record | 0-0 | 2-1 |
Both teams have had stellar seasons, with Fairfax holding an unbeaten record in league play, while Cosby shows strong performances both at home and away. Fairfax also outperforms Cosby in overall playoff success, with a 3-0 record compared to Cosby’s 2-1.
Conclusion
Both Cosby and Fairfax have had remarkable seasons, with Cosby showing excellent offensive power and solid defense, and Fairfax demonstrating near-perfect region play and a powerful individual leader in Kaia Beaudoin. While Fairfax leads slightly in most statistical categories, Cosby remains a strong contender with a proven track record across the season. It will be interesting to see how these teams fare as they head into playoffs, with both showing great potential to make a deep run.
