Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT) and the host Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT), saw Champlain Valley Union's basketball squad hold off Essex by a tally of 57-52.

With the victory, Champlain Valley Union improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Redhawks host Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans, VT) to play the Bobwhites/Comets in a non-league challenge on Saturday, February 3. The Bobwhites/Comets come into the challenge with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Hornets play the Burr & Burton Bulldogs (Manchester, VT) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, February 3. Essex will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 6-2 record after their 52-27 non-league loss to Poultney (Poultney, VT).