The Independence (Ashburn, VA) varsity field hockey team will play a home playoff game against Freeman (Richmond, VA) today at 6 p.m. This match is part of the 2024 VHSL Field Hockey State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 5 tournament.

Freeman vs Independence Field Hockey Game Info:

What: Virginia High School Field Hockey
Who: Freeman vs Independence
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Freeman vs Independence

As the 2024-2025 high school sports season progresses, two teams have emerged as powerhouse contenders: Freeman and Independence. Both teams have demonstrated exceptional performances, dominating in their respective leagues and regions. Below is a detailed comparison of their rankings, records, and key statistics.

Team Rankings and Overall Record

Freeman

• National Rank: 77
• State Rank (VA): 19
• Division Rank: 3
• Overall Record: 15-2
  • Region Record: 11-0
  • Home Record: 8-1
  • Away Record: 7-1
• Win Percentage: .882
• Region Win Percentage: 1.000
• Goals Scored (GF): 79
• Goals Allowed (GA): 20

Independence

• National Rank: 34
• State Rank (VA): 9
• Overall Record: 18-1
  • Region Record: 10-0
  • Home Record: 10-1
  • Away Record: 6-0
  • Neutral Record: 2-0
• Win Percentage: .947
• Region Win Percentage: 1.000
• Goals Scored (GF): 99
• Goals Allowed (GA): 15

Both teams have proven themselves to be formidable forces this season, with Freeman boasting a strong .882 win percentage and Independence even stronger at .947. Freeman remains undefeated in their region with a perfect 11-0 record, while Independence has only one loss in their entire season.

Team Scoring Averages

Freeman

• Goals Per Game (GPG): 4.6

Independence

• Goals Per Game (GPG): 5.2

Independence holds a slight edge over Freeman in scoring, averaging 5.2 goals per game compared to Freeman’s 4.6. Both teams, however, have been dominant on offense throughout the season.

Team Stat Comparison

• Freeman
  • Goals: 97
  • Assists: 99
• Independence
  • Goals: 99
  • Assists: 99

Both teams are nearly identical in terms of total assists, with Independence edging out Freeman in goals scored by a small margin (99 vs. 97). This indicates that both teams are evenly matched in terms of offensive output and are capable of putting up big numbers.

Key Players

Freeman

• Top Scorer (Goals): #6 Sammie Goin (23 goals)
• Top Playmaker (Assists): #12 Abby Giusto (21 assists)

Independence

• Top Scorer (Goals): #5 Sammie Goin (23 goals)
• Top Playmaker (Assists): #12 Abby Giusto (21 assists)

The standout players for both teams are identical in their stats, with Sammie Goin leading Freeman and Independence in goals and Abby Giusto contributing the most assists on both sides.

Record Breakdown

Freeman (2024-2025)

• Overall Record: 15-2
• League Record: 11-0
• Non-League Record: 2-1
• Home Record: 8-1
• Away Record: 7-1
• Playoff Record: 2-1
• In-State Record: 15-2
• Out-of-State Record: 0-0

Independence (2024-2025)

• Overall Record: 18-1
• League Record: 10-0
• Non-League Record: 5-1
• Home Record: 10-1
• Away Record: 6-0
• Neutral Record: 2-0
• Playoff Record: 3-0
• In-State Record: 18-1
• Out-of-State Record: 0-0

Both teams have been dominant in-state, with Freeman holding a 15-2 record and Independence at 18-1. In terms of league performance, Freeman remains undefeated, while Independence has only dropped one league game all season. Freeman’s away record is also notable, at 7-1, while Independence has been perfect in away games with a 6-0 record.

Conclusion

The comparison between Freeman and Independence paints a picture of two incredibly strong teams. Freeman has a slightly lower win percentage but has been perfect in their region. Independence, on the other hand, has shown superior offensive output, with a slightly higher goals-per-game average. Both teams boast key players who lead in both goals and assists, further solidifying their competitive edge.

As the season continues, both teams will likely face intense competition in the playoffs, and their records and stats suggest that they will be formidable opponents on the road to a championship. Fans of high school sports should keep a close eye on both teams as they continue to dominate the field.