The Hinsdale South Hornets basketball team scored 40 points and limited the visiting Leyden Eagles to 39 in the Hornets league triumph on Thursday.

The Hornets now possess a 6-17 record. They play next when they travel to Crystal Lake South for a non-league game on Saturday, February 1. Hinsdale South will confront a Gators team coming off a 72-58 league win over Central (Burlington, IL). The Gators record now stands at 20-3.

With the loss, Leyden falls to 7-16 on the campaign. The Eagles host Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) to confront the Mustangs in a West Suburban - Gold game on Tuesday, February 4. The Mustangs go into the game with a record of 12-11. Downers Grove South lost 68-59 in their recent non-league game against West Aurora (Aurora, IL)