Virginia High School Basketball - Essex over Northumberland
January 13, 2023: Tappahannock, VA 22560 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Essex Trojans (Tappahannock, VA) and the visiting Northumberland Indians (Heathsville, VA), saw Essex's basketball squad overcome Northumberland by a tally of 40-23.
With the victory, Essex improves its record to 4-2 on the campaign. The Trojans host Rappahannock (Warsaw, VA) to play the Raiders in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, January 17. The Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 1-3.
Next up, the Indians play the Lancaster Red Devils (Lancaster, VA) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, January 17. Northumberland will attempt to improve on its 6-1 season record. The Red Devils come into the challenge with a 7-0 record after their 63-16 non-league win over Colonial Beach (Colonial Beach, VA).