Fans at Wednesday's league battle between the Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (Hinesburg, VT) and the host Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT), saw Champlain Valley Union's soccer squad hold off Essex by a count of 2-1.

The Redhawks (2-0) will now prepare for their battle against South Burlington (South Burlington, VT). The Wolves come into the Metro match with a 0-1 record. In their last match, South Burlington was tipped by Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT), 1-0, in a league match.

The Hornets now sport a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Colchester for a Metro match on Saturday, September 6.