Leyden unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 21-16 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Highland Park Giants on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Matthew Aguirre threw for 199 yards and one TD. Elijah Martinez was his top target, picking up 74 receiving yards. On the ground, Lucas Latiker rushed for 140 yards while picking up 8.8 yards per carry.
Leyden is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will take on Niles North at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Highland Park, they will host Deerfield at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
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