The Essex Hornets basketball squad (Essex Junction, VT), lost 65-53 in Monday's non-league battle with the host Bellows Free Academy Bobwhites/Comets (St. Albans, VT)

With the victory, Bellows Free Academy advances its record to 7-7 on the year. The Bobwhites/Comets travel to Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT) to meet the Redhawks in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 23. The Redhawks enter the battle with a record of 6-5. Champlain Valley Union lost 55-38 in their recent league battle against St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury, VT)

The Hornets now own a 2-11 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Mt. Mansfield for a Metro battle on Friday, January 24. Essex will meet a Cougars squad coming off a 37-35 non-league win over Hartford (White River Junction, VT). The Cougars record now stands at 7-5.