To early to call. In just 2 games, I would say Essex defense is as solid as it was last year. They've kept the team in these 2 games until the offense got their ducks in a row. Passing game needs to tighten up a little more. Once that part gets completely on track, they will be hard to stop. Like everyone else, Essex is still working out some kinks. Next up is 2A King William, 5A Deep Run, a bye and then 3A James Monroe for the closing out of the non district games. There were plenty of eyes at the game sizing things up...W&L, James Monroe, Colonial Beach and others that we will play later. Essex better come with their A game. We still have some major battles coming.