Virginia High School Football - Northumberland beaten by Essex
October 14, 2005: Tappahannock, VA 22560 Fans at Friday's league game between the Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) and the visiting Northumberland Indians (Heathsville, VA), witnessed Essex's football team notch a victory over Northumberland by a score of 42-12.
The Trojans (4-3) will now prepare for their game against Lancaster (Lancaster, VA). The Red Devils enter the Northern Neck A game with a 4-2 record. In their last game, Lancaster lost by Washington & Lee (Lancaster, VA), 28-22, in a league game.
Next up, the Indians meet the Washington & Lee Eagles (Montross, VA) in a Northern Neck A game, on Saturday, October 22. Northumberland will attempt to improve on its 0-6 season record. The Eagles enter the game with a 6-0 record after their 28-22 league loss to Lancaster (Montross, VA).