Vermont High School Basketball - Mt. Mansfield nipped by Essex
February 12, 2024: Essex Junction, VT 05452 The Essex Hornets tipped the visiting Mt. Mansfield Cougars basketball team by a final score of 55-50 in Monday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Hornets face the Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT) in a Metro game, on Thursday, February 15. Essex will attempt to move on its 11-6 season record. The Redhawks enter the game with a 16-1 record after their 82-18 league win over Rice Memorial (South Burlington, VT).
With the defeat, Mt. Mansfield moves to 9-6 on the year. The Cougars host Burlington (Burlington, VT) to face the Seahorses in a Metro game on Thursday, February 15. The Seahorses enter the game with a record of 12-5. Burlington won 57-34 in their recent league game against Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans, VT)
