The West Essex Knights volleyball squad (North Caldwell, NJ), was edged 2-1 in Wednesday's league battle with the host Payne Tech Lions (Newark, NJ)

With the win, Payne Tech improves its record to 12-6 on the season. The Lions host Absegami (Galloway, NJ) to encounter the Braves in a non-league battle on Saturday, May 17. The Braves go into the battle with a record of 12-5. Absegami won 2-1 in their recent non-league battle against Timber Creek Regional (Erial, NJ)

The Knights now own a 5-10 record. They put it on the line next when they host Newark Tech for a non-league battle on Friday, May 16. West Essex will encounter a Terries squad coming off a 2-0 league win over Science Park (Newark, NJ). The Terries record now stands at 4-15.