Football Recap: Columbia Turns Things Around After Road Loss + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 5, 2025, 8:31am

Football Recap: Columbia Cougars vs. Montclair Kimberley Academy Cougars

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NJ State Interscholastic Athletic Assn. (NJSIAA) & Columbia High School. Watch Full Replay

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There's no place like home for Columbia, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They walked away with a 21-12 victory over Montclair Kimberley Academy on Friday.

Although Montclair Kimberley Academy took the loss, they still got scores from Isaiah Clark and Samuel Akaho.

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Previous 3 Games (Home)

10/03/25 vs Montclair Kimberley Academy21-12
09/12/25 vs Orange26-3
08/29/25 vs West Side14-12

Columbia pushed their record up to 3-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 9.0 points on average over those games. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Columbia will face off against Livingston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Montclair Kimberley Academy, they will square off against Rye Country Day at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

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