Newark Academy Minutemen (Livingston, NJ) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team get by the host West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Newark Academy moves its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Minutemen host Gill St. Bernard's (Gladstone, NJ) to clash with the Knights in a non-league test on Friday, October 18. The Knights come into the test with a record of 13-1. Gill St. Bernard's won 4-0 in their recent league test against Delaware Valley (Frenchtown, NJ)

The Knights now sport a 9-4 record. They take the field next when they host Montville for a non-league test on Tuesday, October 22. West Essex will clash with a Mustangs team coming off a 2-1 non-league loss to Madison (Madison, NJ). The Mustangs record now stands at 13-4.