Basketball Recap: Leyden Skates Past Willowbrook with Ease

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Previous Games

02/07/25 - Away	53-26 W
12/20/24 - Home	51-44 W
01/30/24 - Away	50-52 L
01/05/24 - Home	46-52 L
01/31/23 - Home	15-48 L
+ 5 more games

Leyden hadn't done well against Willowbrook recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Leyden Eagles blew past the Willowbrook Warriors 53-26. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-44 back in December of 2024.

Despite the defeat, Willowbrook saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jada Langston almost dropped a double-double with nine points and 14 boards. Mary Smith also deserves some recognition as she pulled down her first board of the season.

Leyden is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 21-9 record this season. As for Willowbrook, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 6-20 record this season.

Leyden has already played their next game, a 42-10 loss against Downers Grove North on the 11th. As for Willowbrook, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, a 57-48 victory against Oak Park-River Forest on the 11th.