Illinois High School Basketball - Leyden thwarted by Vernon Hills
December 30, 2023: Franklin Park, IL 60131 The Leyden Eagles basketball team (Franklin Park, IL), was toppled 51-42 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Vernon Hills Cougars (Vernon Hills, IL)
The Cougars now possess a 9-7 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Maine West for a Central Suburban - North battle on Tuesday, January 9. Vernon Hills will confront a Warriors team coming off a 76-63 non-league loss to Wauconda (Wauconda, IL). The Warriors record now stands at 2-12.
The Eagles (11-3) will now prepare for their battle against Willowbrook (Villa Park, IL). The Warriors come into the West Suburban - Gold battle with a 5-6 record. In their last battle, Willowbrook beat Westmont (Westmont, IL), 62-46, in a non-league battle.