Glenbrook N., Leyden Start With Momentum

Glenbrook North and Leyden, two programs that won statechampionships in the 1970s but have struggled to rekindle their oldmagic, will carry some momentum into the 1992 season.

Both have tough opening assignments. Glenbrook North willhost Hinsdale South Friday night while Leyden will entertainPalatine.

Glenbrook North, which returns nine starters, was 5-4 last yearbut allowed only 20 points in its last four games and almostqualified for the state playoffs. But can the Northbrook schoolbeat perennial power Deerfield in the Central Suburban North?

"Glenbrook North or Deerfield will win it," Glenbrook Northcoach Larry Heise said. "We must throw the ball …