Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Mt. Mansfield Cougars (Jericho, VT), 43-41 in a league bout.

With the win, Essex upgrades its record to 7-11 on the season. The Hornets travel to Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT) to play the Cougars in a Metro bout on Tuesday, February 7. The Cougars go into the bout with a record of 7-7. Mt. Mansfield lost 43-41 in their recent league bout against Essex (Essex Junction, VT)

Next up, the Cougars play the Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) in a Metro bout, on Tuesday, February 7. Mt. Mansfield will attempt to upgrade on its 7-7 season record. The Hornets go into the bout with a 7-11 record after their 43-41 league win over Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT).