Vermont High School Basketball - Champlain Valley Union can't hold off Essex
February 8, 2025: Hinesburg, VT 05461
Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT), 55-51 in a league match.
With the victory, Essex advances its record to 5-13 on the year. The Hornets host South Burlington (South Burlington, VT) to face the Wolves in a Metro match on Tuesday, February 11. The Wolves enter the match with a record of 10-7. South Burlington won 60-35 in their recent league match against Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT)
The Redhawks now own a 7-9 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Rice Memorial for a Metro match on Tuesday, February 11. Champlain Valley Union will face a Green Knights squad coming off a 74-50 non-league loss to Albany Academy for Boys (Albany, NY). The Green Knights record now stands at 14-4.