VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — In past years a Cox/First Colonial field hockey match up in the playoffs would normally be reserved for a region final or even a state final. In the midst of battling a pandemic, this season was the exception.
The Falcons, Quin Braithwaite delivered the lone game winner goal in the third quarter as they won over First Colonial on Monday in the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals. Cox, who's trying to go for a 3-peat in state championships, got a great effort at net from goaltender, Abby Spear who got the shutout.
Cox will next face Maury. The Commodores beat Granby 2-0. Junior Claire Hickey got two first half goals for Maury. Hickory also defeated Deep Creek 3-0.
As for Class 4, Great Bridge pounded Smithfield 10-0. Warwick blanked Churchland 8-0 and in Class 3, Lafayette, Poquoson, Tabb and York also advanced in the region with wins.