Virginia High School Basketball - Washington & Lee overwhelms Essex
February 1, 2022: Montross, VA 22520 Fans at Tuesday's league challenge between the Washington & Lee Eagles (Montross, VA) and the visiting Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA), saw Washington & Lee's basketball squad wallop Essex by a count of 79-54.
With the victory, Washington & Lee upgrades its record to 10-5 on the campaign. The Eagles host Northumberland (Heathsville, VA) to play the Indians in a Northern Neck challenge on Friday, February 4. The Indians come into the challenge with a record of 1-6.
Next up, the Trojans play the Rappahannock Raiders (Warsaw, VA) in a Northern Neck challenge, on Wednesday, February 2. Essex will attempt to upgrade on its 6-4 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 0-8 record after their 85-37 league loss to Lancaster (Lancaster, VA).