Illinois High School Basketball - Maine East can't hold off Leyden
January 4, 2025: Park Ridge, IL 60068 Leyden Eagles (Franklin Park, IL) supporters left the game happy Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the host Maine East Blue Demons (Park Ridge, IL), 44-37 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Leyden advances its record to 15-3 on the year. The Eagles host Downers Grove South (Downers Grove, IL) to face the Mustangs in a West Suburban - Gold match on Friday, January 10. The Mustangs enter the match with a record of 9-8.
The Blue Demons now own a 6-9 record. They put it on the line next when they host Niles North for a Central Suburban - North match on Tuesday, January 7. Maine East will face a Vikings squad coming off a 56-32 non-league loss to Niles West (Skokie, IL). The Vikings record now stands at 5-7.