The Columbia Cougars held off the host Verona Hillbillies soccer team by a tally of 4-3 in Saturday's non-league game.

Next, the Cougars clash with the Glen Ridge Ridgers (Glen Ridge, NJ) in a non-league test, on Wednesday, September 18. Columbia will attempt to move on its 1-1 season record. The Ridgers come into the test with a 2-1 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Mahwah (Mahwah, NJ).

The Hillbillies now sport a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Nutley for a Super Essex - Independence test on Wednesday, September 18. Verona will clash with a Maroon Raiders team coming off a 5-1 league loss to Glen Ridge (Glen Ridge, NJ). The Maroon Raiders record now stands at 0-3.