The Poquoson (VA) varsity field hockey team will host Fauquier (Warrenton, VA) in a home playoff game today at 6 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 VHSL Field Hockey State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 3 tournament.
Fauquier vs Poquoson Field Hockey Game Info:
What: Virginia High School Field Hockey
Who: Fauquier vs Poquoson
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Fauquier vs Poquoson
The 2024-2025 season has been an exciting one for both the Fauquier and Poquoson teams, each showing strong performances as they battled their way through various competitions. Let’s take a closer look at their overall records, head-to-head performances, and team scoring averages.
Fauquier (24-25 Season)
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 14-7
- Regional Record: 8-2
- Home Record: 9-2
- Away Record: 5-5
- Win Percentage: .667
- Region Win Percentage: .800
- Goals For: 57
- Goals Against: 24
Fauquier’s 2024-2025 season has shown strong performance, particularly in their regional games with a .800 win percentage. Their overall record stands at 14-7, with 9 wins at home and 5 on the road. Their offense has been effective, averaging just over 3 goals per game, and their defense has held up well, allowing just 24 goals across the season.
Poquoson (24-25 Season)
Record Breakdown:
- Overall Record: 17-5
- Regional Record: 5-1
- Home Record: 13-3
- Away Record: 4-2
- Win Percentage: .773
- Region Win Percentage: .833
- Goals For: 81
- Goals Against: 30
Poquoson has had a solid season with a 17-5 overall record, including an impressive 13-3 mark at home. Their offense has been particularly potent, with 81 goals scored throughout the season, averaging over 4 goals per game. They’ve also held a strong record in regional play, with a .833 win percentage, which highlights their consistency.
Team Scoring Averages
Fauquier:
- 1st Quarter Average: 0.4 goals
- 2nd Quarter Average: 0.8 goals
- Final Score Average: 2.7 goals
Poquoson:
- 1st Quarter Average: 0 goals
- 2nd Quarter Average: 0 goals
- Final Score Average: 3.7 goals
Fauquier tends to start slower, with modest scoring in the first half, but their final tally of 2.7 goals per game shows their ability to close out games. In contrast, Poquoson has shown more consistent scoring throughout the game, with an average of 3.7 goals in total. This offensive strength has been key to their successful season.
Common Opponents Performance
Both teams faced common opponents during the season, providing a comparison of how they performed against similar competition.
- Tabb:
- Fauquier faced Tabb on August 30, 2024, at home but lost 7-0.
- Poquoson faced Tabb on October 14, 2024, at home, also suffering a 6-0 loss. However, Poquoson faced Tabb again on November 7, 2024, and lost 7-1.
- Maggie Walker:
- Fauquier played Maggie Walker on November 7, 2024, and won 2-0 at home.
- Poquoson played Maggie Walker on September 3, 2024, winning 7-1, and again on September 4, 2024, securing another 7-1 victory.
Both teams had mixed results against common opponents, with Fauquier managing a win over Maggie Walker, while Poquoson came out on top in both of their encounters with Maggie Walker.
Head-to-Head
Fauquier and Poquoson have not yet faced each other in the 2024-2025 season. Their head-to-head record remains at 0-0, but with both teams showing competitive strength, their upcoming matchup promises to be an exciting one.
Conclusion
Fauquier and Poquoson have both demonstrated strong abilities this season, with Poquoson slightly edging out Fauquier in terms of overall win percentage and offensive performance. Fauquier, however, has been highly effective in regional play, while Poquoson’s strong home record has been a standout feature. Both teams have had successes against common opponents, and with more exciting games ahead, the rest of the season will be one to watch for fans of both teams.
