Essex at Rice Memorial — JV basketball preview, Dec. 22

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Essex Hornets travel to Rice Memorial Green Knights on Monday, Dec. 22, for a junior varsity league game at Rice Memorial High School. The game is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET at Rice Memorial High School. Full game page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5890032-essex-vs-rice-memorial

Quick game details

Date/time: Monday, Dec. 22, 2025 — 5 p.m. ET (game listed as 2 p.m. PST; converted to the local Eastern time zone)

Location: Rice Memorial High School (South Burlington, Vt.)

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5890032-essex-vs-rice-memorial

Home: Rice Memorial Green Knights — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/teams/503797-rice-memorial-green-knights-jv (Fans on SBLive: 6)

Away: Essex Hornets — https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/teams/503793-essex-hornets-jv (Fans on SBLive: 3)

Streaming and broadcast

Rice Memorial NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/rice-memorial-high-school-south-burlington-vt/basketball?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

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

Notes and fan info

There is no recent meeting data listed on the game page. Expect a typical winter JV matchup as both programs look to build depth before the holiday break.

SBLive followers: Rice Memorial (6), Essex (3). Picks on the SBLive pick’em are currently at 0 for both teams. These numbers change — follow the teams and make your pick to boost support and engagement. Picks are for fun and are not tied to any win projections.

Follow and engage

Support your team: follow the Rice Memorial Green Knights and Essex Hornets on SBLive to get updates, and visit the game page for live scoring and roster info. Fans who follow teams and make picks help grow coverage and keep the scoreboard live.

Next up for each team (as listed on SBLive)

Rice Memorial — Burr & Burton at Rice Memorial, Tue., Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m. (listed PST; check local times on the team page): https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5804377-burr-burton-vs-rice-memorial

Essex — Essex at Lamoille, Tue., Dec. 23, 2:30 p.m. (listed PST; check local times on the team page): https://scorebooklive.com/vermont/basketball/games/5913281-essex-vs-lamoille

Stay tuned to SBLive for updates, and enjoy Monday’s matchup at Rice Memorial.