Illinois High School Basketball - Leyden nips Maine East
December 19, 2023: Franklin Park, IL 60131 Fans at Tuesday's non-league challenge between the Leyden Eagles (Franklin Park, IL) and the visiting Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL), saw Leyden's basketball squad hold off Maine East by a count of 41-39.
With the victory, Leyden upgrades its record to 7-5 on the campaign. The Eagles travel to Regina Dominican (Wilmette, IL) to play the Panthers in a non-league challenge on Friday, December 22. The Panthers come into the challenge with a record of 8-5. Regina Dominican won 42-29 in their recent non-league challenge against Niles West (Skokie, IL)
Next up, the Blue Demons play the Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL) in a Central Suburban - North challenge, on Thursday, December 21. Maine East will attempt to upgrade on its 6-6 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 4-8 record after their 61-44 league win over Niles North (Skokie, IL).