The state’s top-ranked team looked every bit the part in its opener.

Adelaide Minnella’s hat-trick paved the way for West Essex - No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20 - in an 8-0 victory over Montclair-Kimberley in Montclair.

Sophia Sisco and Tessa Delvescovo also scored twice apiece for the Black Knights, who outshot MKA 22-3 to move to 1-0 early. Alex Agostini got on the board for the winners as well.

Montclair-Kimberley, facing a tough opening tilt, fell to 0-1.