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Matthew Harris’ one-man-wrecking-crew performance Friday night for Lyons Township against Leyden sparked the Lions to a 30-14 win on the road and secured a fifth victory of the season, which likely will put LT into the state playoffs when pairings are announced Saturday night. The Lions (5-4, 3-3) entered Friday’s game needing a victory to have a chance at earning a playoff … ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:39:15 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8352334-393/playoff-hopes-high-after-lyons-tops-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8352334-393/playoff-hopes-high-after-lyons-tops-leyden.html Adam Morrison plans on turning the tables this season when takes the field as an inside linebacker for Leyden. The senior is one of seven returning defensive starters for the Eagles, who finished 3-6 a year ago, including a 3-3 slate in the West Suburban Gold. Leyden coach Tom Cerasani is looking for Morrison to be one of the Eagles’ top players … ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:39:31 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/14622471-393/football-adam-morrison-to-lead-the-way-for-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/14622471-393/football-adam-morrison-to-lead-the-way-for-leyden.html While sloppy tackling by the Leyden defense was a key factor in Proviso East staying in Saturday’s West Suburban Gold football game, it was two interceptions in the final four minutes of the game by that same defense that enabled the Eagles to hold on for a 35-28 win on the road. The victory was the third consecutive for Leyden (3-5, 3-3), … ]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 19:18:00 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8236407-393/leyden-continues-revival-beats-proviso-east.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8236407-393/leyden-continues-revival-beats-proviso-east.html FOOTBALL: Joey Difronzo was 19-for-26 for 285 yards and threw two touchdowns to lead Leyden in its 31-0 victory over Willowbrook on Friday. … ]]> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:55:51 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8098912-393/difronzo-powers-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8098912-393/difronzo-powers-leyden.html
A pair of gifts became the turning point for Leyden, which earned its first win of the 2011 football season with a 28-13 decision over host Morton in West Suburban Gold play Friday night. Trailing 13-9 at halftime, the Eagles (1-5, 1-3) took advantage of consecutive offside penalties against Morton (2-4, 1-3) early in the second half. Leyden was lined up to … ]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:48:50 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8039136-393/leyden-net-first-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/8039136-393/leyden-net-first-win.html After scoring only one touchdown in its last three games, the Leyden offense showed signs of breaking out of its slump Friday night. But the momentum didn’t last. Hinsdale South scored 37 unanswered points to rout Leyden 60-35 in a West Suburban Conference Gold Division homecoming game in Northlake. Leyden, which was outscored 135-36 entering the game, scored two touchdowns on its … ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:47:44 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7842099-393/leyden-burst-awakens-hinsdale-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7842099-393/leyden-burst-awakens-hinsdale-south.html
Josh Williams continued to run wild Friday night for Downers South, leading the Mustangs to a 49-0 West Suburban Gold win at Leyden. The 5-foot-9-inch, 175-pound senior halfback rushed for 282 yards on only 12 carries and scored 6 touchdowns on runs of 37, 1, 5, 58, 47 and 10 yards, as Downers South (4-0, 2-0) opened a 49-0 lead with 2 … ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 23:55:31 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7707649-393/downers-south-runs-by-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7707649-393/downers-south-runs-by-leyden.html The Addison Trail defense received all of the kudos from coach Paul Parpet Friday night after the Blazers opened the West Suburban Gold season with a 14-7 win over visiting Leyden. “We didn’t execute well on offense; we just couldn’t get into a rhythm with our passing game,” Parpet said. “We have to stay as balanced as we can, but it’s tough … ]]> Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:11:52 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7573302-393/addison-trail-gets-by-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7573302-393/addison-trail-gets-by-leyden.html The offense and special teams certainly did their jobs, putting up all of Hinsdale Central’s points in a 42-0 West Suburban crossover win Friday night at home against Leyden. But it was the Red Devils’ defense that was the star of the show, putting up some numbers that make the shutout even more impressive. Hinsdale Central (2-0, 0-0) allowed Leyden (0-2, 0-0) … ]]> Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:05:26 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7441350-393/hinsdale-central-blanks-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7441350-393/hinsdale-central-blanks-leyden.html
Fenton pulled out a thriller, winning 30-29 on an unlikely play. The Bison drove 80 yards in 10 plays, pulling within 29-28 on a three-yard touchdown pass from Sean Havlovic to Frank DiLauro, scoring what turned out to be the winning points when Havlovic’s two-point conversion pass was batted up in the air by a Leyden defender. Havlovic managed to catch the … ]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2011 01:43:14 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7308873-393/fentons-two-point-conversion-beats-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7308873-393/fentons-two-point-conversion-beats-leyden.html WEST SUBURBAN GOLD Outlook: Downers Grove South has won the last four conference titles, but Addison Trail should challenge with six returning all-conference players. Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr. RB Anthony Catanese, Addison Trail 5-10 190 Sr. WR D.J. King, Hinsdale South 6-0 185 Sr. DB Danny Leach, Downers South 5-11 175 Sr. LB Nelson Lugo, Leyden 5-10 205 Sr. RB Josh Williams, Downers South 5-9 175 Sr. Quote: “We expect that last game of the year at Addison Trail against Downers South … ]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:20:05 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7188003-393/west-suburban-gold-football-preview.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/7188003-393/west-suburban-gold-football-preview.html Leyden took advantage of a couple of Willowbrook turnovers early Friday to take an quick lead and coast to a 31-0 road victory in the West Suburban Gold. The Eagles (3-3, 2-2) got into scoring position in the first few minutes of the game when Andras Orrego found himself on the receiving end of a fumble by Willowbrook running back Dan McLean … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:30:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4453862-393/leyden-shuts-out-willowbrook.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4453862-393/leyden-shuts-out-willowbrook.html Lyons Township quarterback Brian Kelly and his fellow seniors knew Friday could be the last game of their careers on their home field. So they certainly wanted to make the most of it on Senior Night against Leyden under the lights in Western Springs. Boy did they ever. The Lions scored early and often to cruise to a big lead en route … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:22:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4453328-393/lyons-kelly-roar-past-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4453328-393/lyons-kelly-roar-past-leyden.html Addison Trail recorded a 20-7 win over Leyden Friday night, which all but locked up a state playoff berth for the Blazers. Both teams entered the regular-season finale in Northlake with 4-4 records, looking for a fifth win that could mean an at-large playoff spot. Addison Trail entered Friday's game with 38 playoff points (based on opponents' wins), meaning the Blazers are … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 17:18:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4453115-393/addison-trail-quiets-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4453115-393/addison-trail-quiets-leyden.html
Hinsdale South junior D.J. King had a 49-yard interception return, blocked a field goal and scored the clinching touchdown in the Hornets' 17-14 victory over Leyden Friday in West Suburban Conference Gold Division action at Hinsdale Central. King scored on a 10-yard reverse run with 7:52 left to put the Hornets (2-2, 1-1 in Gold) ahead 17-6. Leyden (1-3, 0-2) scored on … ]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:14:02 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4454390-393/kings-performance-helps-hornets-top-leyden.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/leyden/football/4454390-393/kings-performance-helps-hornets-top-leyden.html