Fans at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) and the visiting Caldwell Chiefs (West Caldwell, NJ), saw Columbia's basketball squad hold off Caldwell by a tally of 52-49.

With the victory, Columbia improves its record to 18-5 on the campaign. The Cougars host Irvington (Irvington, NJ) to confront the Blue Knights in a Super Essex - American challenge on Tuesday, February 7. The Blue Knights come into the challenge with a record of 18-6. Irvington lost 78-44 in their recent non-league challenge against Seton Hall Prep (West Orange, NJ)

Next up, the Chiefs confront the North Star Academy (Newark, NJ) in a Super Essex - Liberty challenge, on Tuesday, February 7. Caldwell will attempt to improve on its 14-3 season record.