Champlain Valley Union Redhawks at Essex Hornets — Jan. 9 preview
Essex High School -
Champlain Valley Union Redhawks visit the Essex Hornets at Essex High School in Essex Junction, Vt., on Friday, Jan. 9. Tip is set for 6 p.m. ET. Follow the official game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5953202-champlain-valley-union-vs-essex
Game details
- Teams: Essex Hornets (home) vs. Champlain Valley Union Redhawks (away)
- Date/time: Jan. 9, 2026 — 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Essex High School, Essex Junction, Vt.
- Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5953202-champlain-valley-union-vs-essex
Why this one matters
These two programs meet in the regular-season spotlight in northern Vermont. Their most recent matchup came Feb. 6, 2025, at Champlain Valley Union (game details: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/4760427-essex-vs-champlain-valley-union). Expect a physical, fast-break game in Essex as each side looks to build momentum in league play.
Streaming and ticketing
- Essex High School / Essex Junction streaming: may be available through the school’s NFHS Network page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/essex-high-school-essex-junction-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Champlain Valley Union streaming: check the CVU NFHS Network page — https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/champlain-valley-union-high-school-hinesburg-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Note: follow those NFHS links for availability; local streaming access and any ticket details are set by the schools.
Fan info and what’s next
- Essex next game: at South Burlington on Jan. 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5900589-essex-vs-south-burlington
- Champlain Valley Union next game: St. Johnsbury Academy at Champlain Valley Union on Jan. 12, 2026, 5:30 p.m. ET — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5816180-st-johnsbury-academy-vs-champlain-valley-union
Get involved
- Follow the teams on SBLive: Essex Hornets and Champlain Valley Union Redhawks to receive updates and boost their fan counts.
- Make your pick for fun on the SBLive game page. Current SBLive fan counts: Essex — 3 fans; Champlain Valley Union — 3 fans; picks: 0 each. These numbers may change — follow teams to increase fan count and make picks for the team you want to see win. Picks are for fan engagement and are not related to any win-chance projections.
Weather note
- Forecast location listed: Essex Junction, Vt. (Jan. 9). Check local weather closer to tipoff for any travel or parking impacts.
Stay tuned to the SBLive game page for live updates and final results.