The Essex Trojans ran past the visiting Rappahannock Raiders basketball team by a final score of 51-43 in Thursday's league game.

In their next game, the Trojans face the Colonial Beach Drifters (Colonial Beach, VA) in a Northern Neck game, on Saturday, January 27. Essex will attempt to move on its 12-0 season record. The Drifters enter the game with a 6-8 record after their 53-37 league loss to Westmoreland (Montross, VA).

With the defeat, Rappahannock moves to 7-8 on the year. The Raiders travel to Colonial Beach (Colonial Beach, VA) to face the Drifters in a Northern Neck game on Tuesday, January 30. The Drifters enter the game with a record of 6-9.