Football Preview: Leyden Eagles vs. Downers Grove South Mustangs
Leyden hasn't had much luck against Downers Grove South recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Leyden Eagles will welcome the Downers Grove South Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Leyden took a loss when they played away from home two weeks ago, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Saturday. They came out on top against Berwyn/Cicero Morton by a score of 25-14.
Leyden got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Elijah Martinez out in front who picked up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 77 yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddox Jasinski, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes.
Meanwhile, Downers Grove South waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Hornets 31-28.
Leyden's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Downers Grove South, their win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2.
Things could have been worse for Leyden, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 33-14 loss to Downers Grove South in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Will Leyden have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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