The Albemarle (Charlottesville, VA) varsity field hockey team will host Riverside (Leesburg, 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 5 tournament.
Riverside vs Albemarle Field Hockey Game Info:
What: Virginia High School Field Hockey
Who: Riverside vs Albemarle
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Time: 6:00 p.m.
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Game preview: Riverside vs Albemarle
As the 2024-2025 season progresses, Riverside and Albemarle are shaping up to be two teams with contrasting records and strengths in their respective leagues. Below is a detailed comparison of their performance so far, with insights into their scoring averages, team leaders, and head-to-head breakdowns.
Team Overview
Riverside (24-25)
- National Rank: 214
- State Rank (VA): 34
- Record: 12-9
- League Record: 8-3
- Non-League Record: 2-3
- Neutral Record: 0-1
- Goals For: 73
- Goals Against: 74
- Win Percentage: .571
- Region Win Percentage: .727
Albemarle (24-25)
- National Rank: 75
- State Rank (VA): 18
- Division Rank: 2
- Record: 16-3
- League Record: 10-2
- Non-League Record: 3-1
- Neutral Record: 0-0
- Goals For: 74
- Goals Against: 10
- Win Percentage: .842
- Region Win Percentage: .833
Team Scoring Averages
Riverside
- 1st Period: 2.4 goals
- 2nd Period: 1.4 goals
- Overtime 1 (OT1): 0 goals
- Overtime 2 (OT2): 1.0 goal
- Final: 3.5 goals
Albemarle
- 1st Period: 0 goals
- 2nd Period: 0 goals
- Overtime: No overtime played
- Final: 3.9 goals
Albemarle’s average of 3.9 goals per game surpasses Riverside’s average of 3.5, demonstrating their offensive efficiency. Riverside has had a more balanced performance throughout the game, with consistent scoring across periods, while Albemarle seems to have a higher scoring output overall.
Team Stat Comparison
- Goals Scored: Riverside has netted 73 goals so far in the season, while Albemarle has scored an impressive 74 goals.
- Assists: Riverside’s leading scorer, Amanda Martin, has contributed 8 assists, a figure that surpasses the typical team assist averages.
- Shots: Riverside has taken 116 shots this season, a strong indicator of their offensive presence on the ice.
Team Leaders
Riverside
- Amanda Martin:
- Goals: 50
- Assists: 8
- Shots: 69
Albemarle
- While Albemarle’s individual statistics are not specified here, Riverside’s Amanda Martin has been a standout player, contributing heavily in terms of goals, assists, and shots on goal.
Record Breakdown
- Riverside
- Overall: 12-9
- League: 8-3
- Non-League: 2-3
- Home: 7-4
- Away: 5-4
- Neutral: 0-1
- Playoff: 2-1
- Albemarle
- Overall: 16-3
- League: 10-2
- Non-League: 3-1
- Home: 8-1
- Away: 8-2
- Neutral: 0-0
- Playoff: 3-0
Albemarle has been dominant with a 16-3 overall record and a solid playoff performance, indicating a well-rounded and effective team. Riverside, while having a respectable record, particularly in league play, has struggled slightly in non-league and neutral-site games.
Head-to-Head and Common Opponents
- Head-to-Head: Riverside and Albemarle have yet to meet this season, so their performance against common opponents will be key in determining how they stack up against each other.
- Common Opponents: Both teams are set to face similar competition, but with their contrasting win-loss records, it will be interesting to see how they perform in the coming games.
Conclusion
Both Riverside and Albemarle have shown considerable strengths this season, with Albemarle standing out as a powerhouse in the region. Riverside, while facing tougher challenges with a higher goals-against record, remains competitive, with Amanda Martin leading the charge in scoring. The teams’ differing records and scoring averages suggest that Albemarle may have the upper hand, but Riverside’s ability to stay competitive in the league could lead to exciting matchups down the line. The upcoming games between these two teams, as well as against common opponents, will ultimately determine their positions in the rankings and playoff race.
