Vermont High School Basketball - St. Johnsbury Academy fells Essex
February 13, 2024: Essex Junction, VT 05452 St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers (St. Johnsbury, VT) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad thwart the host Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT), 69-59 in a league bout.
With the win, St. Johnsbury Academy upgrades its record to 15-4 on the season. The Hilltoppers host Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT) to play the Redhawks in a Metro bout on Friday, February 16. The Redhawks go into the bout with a record of 16-3. Champlain Valley Union won 59-47 in their recent league bout against South Burlington (South Burlington, VT)
Next up, the Hornets play the Bellows Free Academy Bobwhites/Comets (St. Albans, VT) in a non-league bout, on Friday, February 16. Essex will attempt to upgrade on its 4-16 season record. The Bobwhites/Comets go into the bout with a 10-10 record after their 54-42 non-league win over Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT).