The Culpeper County varsity field hockey team will host a home playoff game against Lakeland (Suffolk, VA) today at 5 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 VHSL Field Hockey State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 3 tournament.

Lakeland vs Culpeper County Field Hockey Game Info:

What: Virginia High School Field Hockey
Who: Lakeland vs Culpeper County
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 5:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Lakeland vs Culpeper County

As the 2024-2025 sports season unfolds, two teams have garnered attention for their competitive performances: Lakeland and Culpeper County. Here’s a detailed comparison of their rankings, records, and scoring averages.

Team Rankings

• Lakeland (24-25)
  • National Ranking: 436
  • Virginia (VA) Ranking: 68
  • Division (Div.) Ranking: 9
• Culpeper County (24-25)
  • National Ranking: 298
  • Virginia (VA) Ranking: 46
  • Division (Div.) Ranking: 3

Both teams have shown competitive form in their respective regions, with Culpeper County boasting a higher national and Virginia ranking than Lakeland. However, Lakeland remains formidable in its division.

Overall Records

• Lakeland:
  • Overall: 9-10
  • Region: 5-4
  • Home: 5-4
  • Away: 4-6
  • Win Percentage: .474
  • Region Win Percentage: .556
  • Goals For (GF): 63
  • Goals Against (GA): 46
• Culpeper County:
  • Overall: 12-9
  • Region: 7-7
  • Home: 4-3
  • Away: 8-6
  • Win Percentage: .571
  • Region Win Percentage: .500
  • Goals For (GF): 32
  • Goals Against (GA): 32

While Lakeland has a slightly lower win percentage at .474, their strong regional performance, particularly at home, places them in a good position for continued success. On the other hand, Culpeper County holds a better overall record of 12-9, with a solid away performance of 8-6 and a balanced goal difference (GF 32, GA 32).

Team Scoring Averages

• Lakeland: 3.3 points per game
• Culpeper County: 1.5 points per game

Lakeland has a significantly higher scoring average, averaging 3.3 points per game compared to Culpeper County’s 1.5. This indicates a more potent offensive capability for Lakeland, which could be crucial in high-pressure matchups.

Record Breakdown

Lakeland

• League: 5-4
• Non-League: 3-5
• Home: 5-4
• Away: 4-6
• Neutral: 0-0
• Playoffs: 1-1
• In-State: 9-10
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Culpeper County

• League: 7-7
• Non-League: 2-1
• Home: 4-3
• Away: 8-6
• Neutral: 0-0
• Playoffs: 3-1
• In-State: 12-9
• Out-of-State: 0-0

Culpeper County has a strong record both at home and away, especially excelling in non-league games with a 2-1 record. Lakeland’s home record mirrors their overall performance, while they face a tougher time away from home.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Both teams have not faced each other this season, with no common opponents recorded in their schedules so far. This means their paths could cross in the postseason, where their respective strategies and performances could be put to the test.

Conclusion

In conclusion, both Lakeland and Culpeper County have had competitive seasons in the 2024-2025 sports calendar. While Culpeper County holds the edge in terms of overall record and ranking, Lakeland has shown greater offensive strength with a higher scoring average. As both teams continue through their seasons, it will be exciting to see how they stack up against each other in potential postseason matchups.