Leonia Lions (Leonia, NJ) backers exited the stadium pleased Thursday as they witnessed their soccer team knock off the visiting Elmwood Park Crusaders (Elmwood Park, NJ), 7-5 in a non-league test.

With the triumph, Leonia advances its record to 1-0 on the campaign. The Lions travel to Park Ridge (Park Ridge, NJ) to clash with the Owls in a non-league outing on Monday, September 8. The Owls go into the outing with a record of 0-1.

Next up, the Crusaders play the Garfield Boilermakers (Garfield, NJ) in a Bergen/Passaic - King outing, on Monday, September 8. Elmwood Park will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Boilermakers go into the outing with a 1-1 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes, NJ).