Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars (Montclair, NJ) supporters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Belleville Buccaneers (Belleville, NJ), 9-4 in a league game.

With the triumph, Montclair Kimberley Academy improves its record to 4-5 on the year. The Cougars host Payne Tech (Newark, NJ) to face the Lions in a non-league game on Friday, April 25. The Lions enter the game with a record of 7-3. Payne Tech won 14-0 in their recent non-league game against East Side (Newark, NJ)

The Buccaneers now hold a 3-6 record. They play next when they host West Orange for a SEC - Colonial game on Friday, April 25. Belleville will face a Mountaineers squad coming off a 12-2 non-league win over Millburn (Millburn, NJ). The Mountaineers record now stands at 9-2.