In Thursday's league test, the Mt. Mansfield Cougars (Jericho, VT) basketball squad got by the host Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT), by a score of 55-48.

Next, the Cougars clash with the North Country Union Falcons (Newport, VT) in a Metro test, on Monday, December 23. Mt. Mansfield will attempt to improve on its 2-0 season record. The Falcons come into the test with a 1-1 record after their 58-48 non-league win over U-32 (Montpelier, VT).

The Hornets (1-1) will now prepare for their test against Hartford (White River Junction, VT). The Hurricanes come into the non-league test with a 1-1 record.