Leyden Eagles (Franklin Park, IL) backers were in high spirits Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad bounce the host Wheeling Wildcats (Wheeling, IL), 70-47 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Leyden upgrades its record to 16-4 on the season. The Eagles host Addison Trail (Addison, IL) to face the Blazers in a West Suburban - Gold game on Friday, January 26. The Blazers enter the game with a record of 8-13. Addison Trail won 45-31 in their recent non-league game against Maine West (Des Plaines, IL)

With the defeat, Wheeling moves to 8-15 on the year. The Wildcats travel to Prospect (Mt. Prospect, IL) to face the Knights in a Mid-Suburban - East game on Thursday, January 25. The Knights enter the game with a record of 16-6. Prospect won 75-71 in their recent league game against Hersey (Arlington Heights, IL)