Northside Mustangs (Chicago, IL) backers were in high spirits Monday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the host Leyden Eagles (Franklin Park, IL), 74-73 in a non-league bout.

With the win, Northside upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Mustangs travel to Maine East (Park Ridge, IL) to clash with the Blue Demons in a non-league bout on Tuesday, November 22. The Blue Demons go into the bout with a record of 1-0. Maine East won 58-51 in their recent non-league challenge against Naperville Central (Naperville, IL)

Next up, the Eagles confront the Naperville Central Redhawks (Naperville, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, November 22. Leyden will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record. The Redhawks come into the challenge with a 0-1 record after their 58-51 non-league loss to Maine East (Park Ridge, IL).