Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) fans exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the visiting Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT), 3-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Essex upgrades its record to 13-7 on the season. The Hornets travel to Brattleboro (Brattleboro, VT) to battle the Colonels in a non-league test on Monday, June 13. The Colonels come into the test with a record of 12-4. Brattleboro won 2-1 in their recent non-league test against Burlington (Burlington, VT)

With the defeat, Champlain Valley Union falls to 25-5 on the season.