Vermont High School Basketball - Essex overwhelmed by St. Johnsbury Academy
February 18, 2025: St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 In Tuesday's league test, the St. Johnsbury Academy Hilltoppers (St. Johnsbury, VT) basketball squad trounced the visiting Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT), by a final score of 87-61.
Next, the Hilltoppers clash with the Rice Memorial Green Knights (South Burlington, VT) in a Metro test, on Thursday, February 20. St. Johnsbury Academy will attempt to upgrade on its 14-6 season record. The Green Knights come into the test with a 17-4 record after their 77-48 league win over Colchester (Colchester, VT).
The Hornets (6-15) will now prepare for their test against Bellows Free Academy (St. Albans, VT). The Bobwhites/Comets come into the non-league test with a 8-13 record. In their last test, Bellows Free Academy was overwhelmed by Mt. Mansfield (Jericho, VT), 62-54, in a non-league test.