Virginia High School Basketball - Essex tops Lunenburg Central
January 14, 2023: Victoria, VA 23974 Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) and the host Lunenburg Central Chargers (Victoria, VA), saw Essex's basketball squad knock off Lunenburg Central by a tally of 76-56.
With the victory, Essex improves its record to 6-5 on the campaign. The Trojans host Rappahannock (Warsaw, VA) to play the Raiders in a Northern Neck challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 2-8. Rappahannock lost 42-39 in their recent non-league challenge against Surry County (Dendron, VA)
Next up, the Chargers play the Randolph-Henry Statesmen (Charlotte Court House, VA) in a James River challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Lunenburg Central will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Statesmen come into the challenge with a 3-9 record after their 73-64 league loss to Prince Edward County (Farmville, VA).