Lyons Township running back Leonard Ross ran for 220 yards and three touchdowns Friday night in the Lions' 31-14 win over Leyden in Northlake, <a href="http://www.highschoolcubenews.com/news_article/show/285160?referrer_id=806071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according to HighSchoolCube News</a>. It was the first win of the 2013 season for Lyons Township (1-2). Leyden dropped to 0-3 with the loss.  HighSchoolCube reports that the 220 yards gained by Ross is a school record.  "In addition to Ross' big day, Fielder completed 13-of-23 passes for 117 yards," the site's game recap reads.  <a href="http://www.highschoolcubenews.com/news_article/show/285160?referrer_id=806071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full HighSchoolCube story here.</a>  Next up for Lyons Township is a home game Friday night against perennial powerhouse Glenbard West.  There are plenty of ways to keep up on Western Springs news:<ul><li><a href="https://westernsprings.patch.com/join">Sign up for our daily email newsletter</a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/westernspringspatch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Like us on Facebook</a></li></ul>

Lyons Township running back Leonard Ross ran for 220 yards and three touchdowns Friday night in the Lions' 31-14 win over Leyden in Northlake, <a href="http://www.highschoolcubenews.com/news_article/show/285160?referrer_id=806071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">according to HighSchoolCube News</a>. It was the first win of the 2013 season for Lyons Township (1-2). Leyden dropped to 0-3 with the loss.  HighSchoolCube reports that the 220 yards gained by Ross is a school record.  "In addition to Ross’ big day, Fielder completed 13-of-23 passes for 117 yards," the site's game recap reads.  <a href="http://www.highschoolcubenews.com/news_article/show/285160?referrer_id=806071" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full HighSchoolCube story here.</a>  Next up for Lyons Township is a home game Friday night against perennial powerhouse Glenbard West.

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