West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad overcome the host Nutley Maroon Raiders (Nutley, NJ), 7-3 in a non-league test.

With the win, West Essex upgrades its record to 7-1 on the season. The Knights host Barringer (Newark, NJ) to battle the Blue Bears in a SEC - Liberty test on Wednesday, April 17. The Blue Bears come into the test with a record of 5-2. Barringer won 5-3 in their recent league test against Verona (Verona, NJ)

With the defeat, Nutley falls to 1-5 on the season. The Maroon raiders host Livingston (Livingston, NJ) to battle the Lancers in a SEC - American test on Wednesday, April 17. The Lancers come into the test with a record of 6-0. Livingston won 4-3 in their recent league test against Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ)