Hazen at Essex — Girls basketball preview, Tuesday, Dec. 9

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Game details

What: Hazen Wildcats at Essex Hornets (girls basketball)

When: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 — 6 p.m. EST

Where: Essex High School, Essex Junction, Vt.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/girls-basketball/games/5929038-hazen-vs-essex

Teams to watch

Essex Hornets — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/girls-basketball/teams/201612-essex-hornets (fans: 33, record: 0-0)

Hazen Wildcats — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/girls-basketball/teams/226701-hazen-wildcats (fans: 69, record: 0-0)

Overview

The Hazen Wildcats travel to Essex High School on Tuesday night for an early-season meeting between two 0-0 teams. With both programs opening their 2025-26 campaigns, this game offers a first look at lineups, rotations and which players will set the tone for the season.

There is no previous meeting listed on the game page, so this should serve as an early measuring stick for coaches and fans alike. Expect an emphasis on fundamentals and effort as teams settle into game rhythm.

Streaming and how to follow

Essex NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/essex-high-school-essex-junction-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Hazen NFHS stream: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hazen-union-high-school-hardwick-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If you plan to stream, check the NFHS links early for access requirements.)

Upcoming games

Essex next: at Burr & Burton, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 — 1 p.m. EST — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/girls-basketball/games/5577413-essex-vs-burr-burton

Hazen next: Enosburg Falls at Hazen, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 — 7 p.m. EST — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/girls-basketball/games/5871317-enosburg-falls-vs-hazen

Get involved (SBLive)

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Coverage tip

Bookmark the game page above and follow both teams on Scorebook Live for lineup updates, live scoring and postgame coverage.