Hat trick sends Montclair Kimberley girls soccer past Newark East Side in Essex tourney

Montclair Kimberley girls soccer secured a commanding victory over Newark East Side in the Essex tournament, propelled by a hat trick. This win marks a successful start to the county tournament run for the second-seeded squad. Simultaneously, the top-seeded St. Benedict's blanked Newark East Side in their respective match. With this shutout victory, St. Benedict's has officially advanced to the quarterfinals of the Essex County Tournament, continuing their dominant performance in the competition.