The First Colonial (Virginia Beach, VA) varsity field hockey team will host Maury (Norfolk, VA) in a home playoff game today at 6 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 VHSL Field Hockey State Brackets (Virginia) – Class 5 tournament.

Maury vs First Colonial Field Hockey Game Info:

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

The 2024-2025 season for both Maury and First Colonial has been an exciting journey, with both teams achieving impressive records. Here’s a breakdown of the key statistics, leaders, and team performances that highlight the rivalry between these two teams.

Overall Record Comparison

Maury (24-25)

• Record: 9-5
• National Ranking: 420
• State Ranking (VA): 66
• Division Ranking: 16
• Win Percentage: .643
• Region Record: 3-0

Maury has showcased strong performances throughout the season, especially in their region, where they maintain a perfect 3-0 record. With a solid overall win percentage of .643, they’ve demonstrated both offensive and defensive strengths.

First Colonial (24-25)

• Record: 13-3-1
• National Ranking: 50
• State Ranking (VA): 11
• Division Ranking: 1
• Win Percentage: .794
• Region Record: 10-0

First Colonial has been a dominant force this season, boasting an impressive 13-3-1 record. Their region record is flawless, and they’ve established themselves as a top contender, with a win percentage of .794. Their performance across both home and away games has been remarkable, showcasing their overall team strength.

Head-to-Head Performance

When comparing the two teams head-to-head, both Maury and First Colonial have shown solid performances against common opponents.

Maury

• Record vs Common Opponents: 2-0
• Notable Wins:
  • 9/23/24: Maury 4-1 vs Kempsville (Away)
  • 10/8/24: Maury 3-2 vs Hickory (Home)

First Colonial

• Record vs Common Opponents: 2-0
• Notable Wins:
  • 10/10/24: First Colonial 10-0 vs Kempsville (Home)
  • 10/30/24: First Colonial 5-0 vs Hickory (Away)

Both teams remain undefeated against their common opponents, showing consistency in their performances. Maury secured a 4-1 win over Kempsville and a close 3-2 victory over Hickory. In contrast, First Colonial delivered dominant victories, including a 10-0 rout of Kempsville and a 5-0 win over Hickory.

Team Scoring Averages

Maury and First Colonial have differing scoring styles, which highlight their overall team dynamics.

Maury

• Team Scoring Average: 2.9 goals per game
  • 1st Half: 0.6 goals
  • 2nd Half: 0.6 goals
  • Overtime 1: 0 goals
  • Overtime 2: 0.5 goals

First Colonial

• Team Scoring Average: 5.3 goals per game
  • 1st Half: 3.7 goals
  • 2nd Half: 1.7 goals
  • Overtime 1: 0 goals

First Colonial has been far more potent on the offensive end, with an average of 5.3 goals per game. Their scoring output, especially in the first half (3.7 goals), outpaces Maury by a significant margin. Maury, however, remains consistent with 2.9 goals per game but has struggled to match First Colonial’s offensive output.

Team Leaders

Both teams have standout players who have been crucial to their success this season.

Maury

• Top Scorer: #10 Rylee Brooks-Booth, 35 goals
• Assist Leader: #16 Claire Hitchings, 19 assists
• Goals Against Average Leader: #92 Addie Savoie, 0.4

First Colonial

• Top Scorer: #5 (No Name Provided), 90 goals
• Assist Leader: #16 (No Name Provided), 64 assists
• Goals Against Average Leader: 0.4

While Maury’s Rylee Brooks-Booth has been outstanding with 35 goals, First Colonial’s offensive strength is evidenced by their top scorer, who has netted 90 goals. Maury’s Addie Savoie has been solid in net, posting an impressive 0.4 goals against average, matching First Colonial’s defensive record.

Playoff and Record Breakdown

Maury (24-25) Record Breakdown

• Overall: 9-5
• League: 3-0
• Non-League: 4-4
• Playoff: 2-1
• Home: 6-1
• Away: 3-4

First Colonial (24-25) Record Breakdown

• Overall: 13-3-1
• League: 10-0
• Non-League: 0-1
• Playoff: 3-0
• Home: 6-0
• Away: 6-1

First Colonial’s ability to remain undefeated in their league (10-0) and post a perfect 6-0 record at home has been key to their overall success. Maury has shown strength at home with a 6-1 record but has faced more challenges on the road (3-4).

Conclusion

Both Maury and First Colonial have had successful campaigns in the 2024-2025 season, with First Colonial leading the way in terms of overall wins and goal-scoring prowess. Maury, however, has proven to be a resilient team with a strong regional performance and solid defensive efforts. Their head-to-head matchup and future encounters will certainly be exciting to watch as the season progresses!