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West EssexCaldwell

KnightsW
28
Chiefs
21

The Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ) by a score of 28-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
West Essex0771428
Caldwell777021
Final score provided by C. Sepe.
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Game Story

New Jersey High School Football - West Essex holds off Caldwell

September 12, 2025: West Caldwell, NJ 07006

The West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ) football tipped the host Caldwell Chiefs (West Caldwell, NJ), 28-21 in Friday's league outing.

The Knights now sport a 1-2 record. They take the field next when they travel to Lakeland Regional for a non-league outing on Friday, September 19. West Essex will clash with a Lancers squad coming off a 27-20 league loss to Jefferson Township (Oak Ridge, NJ). The Lancers record now stands at 1-2.

With the defeat, Caldwell drops to 0-2 on the year. The Chiefs host Westwood (Washington Township, NJ) to battle the Cardinals in a non-league game on Friday, September 19. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 3-0. Westwood won 27-0 in their recent league game against Pascack Hills (Montvale, NJ)

Craig SepeKnights All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. West Essex 0, Caldwell 0
    Posted @ 7:02p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:02p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:02p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:02p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    West Essex1st Quarter
    West Essex kicking off to Caldwell.
    Posted @ 7:03p
  6. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Caldwell1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Caldwell - #15 with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. West Essex 0, Caldwell 6
    Posted @ 7:09p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Caldwell1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Caldwell - #5 PAT Good. West Essex 0, Caldwell 7
    Posted @ 7:09p
  8. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    West Essex 0, Caldwell 7
    Posted @ 7:25p
  9. 6 - 7
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    Rushing Touchdown

    West Essex2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    West Essex - #6 Jake Long with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. West Essex 6, Caldwell 7
    Posted @ 7:41p
  10. 7 - 7
    W

    Made Point After

    West Essex2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    West Essex - #21 Cole Fiore PAT Good. West Essex 7, Caldwell 7
    Posted @ 7:42p
  11. 7 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Caldwell2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Caldwell - #15 23 Yd pass completed to #4 for a TD. West Essex 7, Caldwell 13
    Posted @ 7:50p
  12. 7 - 14

    Made Point After

    Caldwell2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Caldwell - #5 PAT Good. West Essex 7, Caldwell 14
    Posted @ 7:50p
  13. 7 - 14

    Halftime

    Halftime
    West Essex 7, Caldwell 14
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:55p
  14. 7 - 14

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Caldwell3rd Quarter
    Caldwell to kick off to West Essex.
    Posted @ 8:20p
  15. 13 - 14
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    Rushing Touchdown

    West Essex3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    West Essex - #6 Jake Long with a 12 Yd Rushing TD. West Essex 13, Caldwell 14
    Posted @ 8:27p
  16. 14 - 14
    W

    Made Point After

    West Essex3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    West Essex - #21 Cole Fiore PAT Good. West Essex 14, Caldwell 14
    Posted @ 8:28p
  17. 14 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Caldwell3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Caldwell - #15 17 Yd pass completed to #4 for a TD. West Essex 14, Caldwell 20
    Posted @ 8:37p
  18. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Caldwell3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Caldwell - #5 PAT Good. West Essex 14, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 8:38p
  19. 14 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    West Essex 14, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 8:47p
  20. 20 - 21
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    Rushing Touchdown

    West Essex4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    West Essex - #5 Mason Holmes with a 4 Yd Rushing TD. West Essex 20, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 8:57p
  21. 21 - 21
    W

    Made Point After

    West Essex4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    West Essex - PAT Good. West Essex 21, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 8:57p
  22. 27 - 21
    W

    Rushing Touchdown

    West Essex4th Quarter Under a minute
    West Essex - #6 Jake Long with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. West Essex 27, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 9:13p
  23. 28 - 21
    W

    Made Point After

    West Essex4th Quarter Under a minute
    West Essex - #21 Cole Fiore PAT Good. West Essex 28, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 9:14p
  24. 28 - 21

    End of Game

    Final
    West Essex 28, Caldwell 21
    Posted @ 9:17p

West Essex @ Caldwell Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 12, 2025 @ 7p
The Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against West Essex (North Caldwell, NJ) by a score of 28-21.

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Rankings & Records

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West Essex (25-26)

NationalNJDiv.
2,046463
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
4-23-11-13-1.667.750191135

Caldwell (25-26)

NationalNJDiv.
2,870663
OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
3-41-31-32-1.429.250151147

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
West Essex6.015.57.012.331.8
Caldwell		4.36.83.53.321.6

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
West Essex2-1Caldwell0-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/5/25West EssexWayne Hills(L) 45-389/26/25CaldwellWayne Hills(L) 35-0
9/26/25West EssexNutley(W) 55-2010/24/25NutleyCaldwell
10/3/25Passaic ValleyWest Essex(W) 14-09/5/25Passaic ValleyCaldwell(L) 23-21

Record Breakdown

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West Essex (25-26)

Caldwell (25-26)
4-2
Overall
3-4
3-1
League
1-3
1-1
Non-League
2-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
2-1
Common Opponent
0-2
1-1
Home
1-3
3-1
Away
2-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
4-2
In-State
3-4
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0