Althoff Catholic Crusaders (Belleville, IL) backers exited the stadium pleased Monday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the host Columbia Eagles (Columbia, IL), 3-1 in a non-league test.

With the victory, Althoff Catholic improves its record to 9-2 on the year. The Crusaders host Marquette Catholic (Alton, IL) to play the Explorers in a Gateway Metro bout on Tuesday, September 16. The Explorers go into the bout with a record of 8-3. Marquette Catholic won 2-1 in their recent non-league bout against Granite City (Granite City, IL)

With the loss, Columbia moves to 7-3 on the campaign. The Eagles host Gibault Catholic (Waterloo, IL) to clash with the Hawks in a non-league game on Tuesday, September 16. The Hawks come into the game with a record of 2-5. Gibault Catholic lost 2-0 in their recent non-league game against Freeburg (Freeburg, IL)