Vermont High School Football - Essex trounces St. Johnsbury Academy
August 30, 2024: St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 In Friday's league match, the visiting Essex Hornets football squad scored a decisive 49-13 triumph over the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers.
The Hornets (1-0) will now prepare for their match against Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT). The Redhawks come into the League 1 match with a 1-0 record. In their last match, Champlain Valley Union routed Hartford (White River Junction, VT), 17-0, in a non-league match.
Coming up next, the Hilltoppers meet the Burlington/South Burlington (Burlington, VT) in a League 1 match, on Friday, September 6. St. Johnsbury Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The come into the match with a 1-0 record after their 35-14 non-league win over Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT).