The Essex Hornets basketball team (Essex Junction, VT), dropped 68-55 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Mt. Mansfield Cougars (Jericho, VT)

The Cougars now possess a 11-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Champlain Valley Union for a Metro battle on Wednesday, February 15. Mt. Mansfield will confront a Redhawks team coming off a 61-42 league win over St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury, VT). The Redhawks record now stands at 11-2.

The Hornets (11-6) will now prepare for their battle against South Burlington (South Burlington, VT). The Wolves come into the Lake battle with a 6-10 record.