Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT) backers exited the stadium pleased Tuesday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host Mt. Mansfield Cougars (Jericho, VT), 1-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Essex advances its record to 4-1 on the campaign. The Hornets travel to Colchester (Colchester, VT) to play the Lakers in a Metro outing on Friday, September 19. The Lakers go into the outing with a record of 0-7. Colchester lost 2-1 in their recent non-league outing against Peoples Academy (Morrisville, VT)

Next up, the Cougars play the Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT) in a Metro outing, on Saturday, September 20. Mt. Mansfield will attempt to improve on its 3-1 season record. The Redhawks go into the outing with a 6-0 record after their 3-1 league win over St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury, VT).