The Payne Tech Lions softball team (Newark, NJ), 11-9 in Wednesday's non-league test with the visiting Verona Hillbillies (Verona, NJ)

Coming up next, the Hillbillies encounter the West Essex Knights (North Caldwell, NJ) in a SEC - Liberty test, on Friday, April 26. Verona will attempt to improve on its 10-4 season record.

The Lions (1-9) will now prepare for their test against Montclair (Montclair, NJ). The Mounties enter the non-league test with a 4-6 record.