Columbia Cougars (Maplewood, NJ) fans exited the stadium thrilled Monday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Glen Ridge Ridgers (Glen Ridge, NJ), 1-0 in a non-league test.

With the win, Columbia upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Cougars host Caldwell (West Caldwell, NJ) to battle the Chiefs in a SEC - American test on Wednesday, April 3. The Chiefs come into the test with a record of 1-0. Caldwell won 5-4 in their recent league test against Millburn (Millburn, NJ)

With the defeat, Glen Ridge falls to 0-1 on the season. The Ridgers host Montclair Kimberley Academy (Montclair, NJ) to battle the Cougars in a SEC - Liberty test on Wednesday, April 3. The Cougars come into the test with a record of 0-1. Montclair Kimberley Academy lost 7-4 in their recent league test against Bloomfield (Bloomfield, NJ)