Cherry Hill East Cougars (Cherry Hill, NJ) fans went home in high spirits Thursday as they saw their football team triumph over the host Cherry Hill West Lions (Cherry Hill, NJ), 49-7 in a non-league battle.

With the win, Cherry Hill East improves its record to 7-0 on the season. The Cougars travel to Deptford (Deptford, NJ) to play the Spartans in a West Jersey - Memorial battle on Thursday, October 16. The Spartans go into the battle with a record of 2-5. Deptford lost 27-6 in their recent non-league match against Cumberland (Seabrook, NJ)

Coming up next, the Lions meet the Pennsauken Indians (Pennsauken, NJ) in a West Jersey - Freedom match, on Friday, October 17. Cherry Hill West will attempt to upgrade on its 2-5 season record. The Indians come into the match with a 5-2 record after their 36-14 non-league loss to Shawnee (Medford, NJ).