Gloucester started the 2023 field hockey season on a roll, scoring 26 goals en route to a 3-0 record. Reese Miller scored twice in a 4-2 thrilling opening win against Western Branch and totaled six goals and six assists to lead the Dukes. Leigha Germain and Kaylee Hall each chipped in with five goals.
The Bruins dropped to 0-2 with their other loss coming at the hands of another ranked foe, Nansemond River. Anyia Woods registered a hat trick for the Warriors.
Catholic cracks into the Top 15 with two victories, including an upset of Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association Division II defending champion Cape Henry. Sophia Stavrides leads the Crusaders with three goals, followed by Brooke Sunderland with two.
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Team, record, last ranking
1. Norfolk Academy, 0-0, 1
2. Cox, 1-0, 2
3. Great Bridge, 1-0, 3
4. Nansemond River, 2-0, 4
5. First Colonial, 1-0, 7
6. Gloucester, 3-0, 11
7. Tabb, 0-0, 8
8. Poquoson, 0-0, 9
9. Kellam, 0-0, 10
10. Western Branch, 0-2, 6
11. Cape Henry Collegiate, 0-1, 5
12. Grafton, 1-0, 15
13. Menchville, 0-0, 12
14. Princess Anne, 0-0, 13
15. Catholic, 2-0, NR
Dropped out: York, 0-0, 14
