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Boys Basketball: Hinsdale South Holds off Leyden in Thriller
Hinsdale South 55, Leyden 53. The Hornets drain 8-of-14 from behind the three-point arc as both teams get hot from long distance in a shootout.
The Hot Read: Both Hinsdale South and Leyden were successful from behind the three-point arc in the Horntes' 55-53 boys basketball victory on Saturday night. The Hornets shot 57 percent from behind the arc, while the Eagles shot 38 percent. Hinsdale South used a 12-0 scoring run to lead 30-21 at halftime. However, the Eagles came out of the locker room with a 9-0 run of their own to cut the third-quarter deficit to 37-33. After trading scoring runs in the fourth quarter, the Hornets led 54-53 with 15 seconds remaining. Leyden relinquished the ball on and was forced to foul Hornets center junior Brock Benson. Benson (who acheived a double-double) went 1-of-2 at the free throw line, and the Eagles had one final possesion down 55-53. Eagles senior forward Romund Duffie heaved a straight half-court shot, only for it to bounce off the iron and ensure the Hornets victory.
Patch's MVP: Hornets junior center Brock Benson (23 points, 14 rebounds and 5 blocks).
Key Stats: The Hornets shot 57-percent from behind the three-point arc. Hinsdale South outrebounded Leyden 31-19. The Eagles went 9-of-16 from the free throw line, while the Hornets shot 6-of-8.
Hinsdale South Leaders: Senior guard Joe Petrak (12 points, 5 rebounds and five assists), junior guard Phil George (10 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds).
Leyden Leaders: Senior guard Brandon Stinson (17 points and 4 rebounds), senior guard Andres Orrego (12 points), junior guard Alex Herrera (11 points).
Quotable: "Leyden is a dangerous team," Hinsdale South coach Vince Doran said. "You never feel like it's over against (Leyden). I never felt like our lead was safe. Once we got hot, we got more comfortable against their defense. Brock (Benson) did a phenomonal job on the boards. I've got the utmost respect for Leyden."
Team Record: Hinsdale South, 15-7 and 5-3.
What's Next: The Hornets travel to Lyons Township Tuesday.
