Once more, the Hornets would drive to the redzone, and this one would end in controversy.

fter a 4-yard run by Benvenuti it was 4th-and-goal from the 1. On this play Benvenuti leaped into the air to try and break the plane of the goal line. He was stopped and still kept the legs moving, and at the whistle no touchdown signal was given. After a conference of the officials, the ball was placed at the 3 as if it were a touchdown. However, following an explanation with each head coach, the ruling was West Essex ball at the 1. The call was that the ball was fumbled forward into the endzone, which is illegal. All told, it took about seven minutes to resolve the situation. The Knights then ran out the remaining 5:37 to seal the victory.

While it is a good win for the Knights, Long acknowledged there is much to be worked on.

“I think we still have a lot to improve on," said the Knights' efficient senior QB. "You know, it’s still the first six games of a new system after 30 years of the wishbone, but Coach Fulton’s really brought us together and all the supporting coaches work with the players a lot and get us going so they’re getting us better every week.”

West Essex is off next week but will host Hanover Park in two weeks. Passaic Valley has a road trip to Wayne Hills next Friday.

Super Football Conference-Patriot White Division Game, Oct. 3 in North Caldwell

Passaic Valley (3-2)       0       0       0       0           0
West Essex (4-2)           0       7       7       0          14
Jake Long 43 run (Robert Warmington kick)
Long 9 run (Warmington kick)