Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) boosters left the game thrilled Saturday as they saw their volleyball squad nudge the visiting West Orange Mountaineers (West Orange, NJ), 2-1 in a non-league test.

With the win, Columbia improves its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cougars host Nutley (Nutley, NJ) to meet the Maroon Raiders in a non-league challenge on Monday, October 6. The Maroon Raiders come into the challenge with a record of 2-0.

Next, the Mountaineers meet the Nutley Maroon Raiders (Nutley, NJ) in a non-league challenge, on Wednesday, October 8. West Orange will attempt to upgrade on its 8-6 season record.