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An emotional week ended with an emotional triumph Saturday night for Lyons Township. Senior running back Jaime Jones was in the middle of the celebration. Jones scored all five of LT’s TDs and rushed for a season-high 174 yards on 25 carries as LT pulled off another upset against a higher seed with a thrilling 34-31 overtime victory against Glenbrook South. Jones … ]]> Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:25:56 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8679029-393/football-lyons-rallies-to-defeat-glenbrook-south-in-ot.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8679029-393/football-lyons-rallies-to-defeat-glenbrook-south-in-ot.html
That’s not a misprint on the T-shirts Lyons football players have been wearing this summer. The shirts bear the number “212,” which is not a reference to the year minus the “0.” Instead, it’s a nod to the boiling point of water. “We’ve talked to our guys about getting it up another degree,” said coach Kurt Weinberg, who has taken the Lions … ]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:53:35 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/14211965-393/super-25-football-countdown-no-22-lyons.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/14211965-393/super-25-football-countdown-no-22-lyons.html
Travis Tuomey knows what it’s like to have a busy schedule like Matt Harris, Lyons’ standout two-sport athlete. Tuomey was a student-athlete himself at Lyons, but in one sport back in the 1980s. Tuomey worked a part-time job and competed in wrestling for former coach Mark King, qualifying for the state meet in 1986. At the same time, Tuomey worked at Amlings … ]]> Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:39:25 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/14105648-393/football-workouts-work-keep-lyons-matt-harris-busy.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/14105648-393/football-workouts-work-keep-lyons-matt-harris-busy.html
Staying close to home was too much of an allure for Lyons two-sport star Matt Harris to resist. The standout defensive back/wide receiver and Class 3A state runner-up in the long jump made a verbal commitment to Northwestern after meeting with coach Pat Fitzgerald and his staff Thursday morning. Harris picked Northwestern over Wisconsin and also received offers from Minnesota and Illinois … ]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:46:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/13737404-393/football-lyons-matt-harris-stays-near-home-picks-northwestern.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/13737404-393/football-lyons-matt-harris-stays-near-home-picks-northwestern.html
Matthew Harris’ success on the track has opened plenty of doors on the football field. It turns out many of the Midwest’s top college football programs are interested in a long jumper capable of leaping nearly 24 feet and a hurdler who can travel 110 meters just short of 15 seconds. After a successful state track and field meet that ended with … ]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:12:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/13551306-393/football-good-things-happening-for-lyons-matt-harris.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/13551306-393/football-good-things-happening-for-lyons-matt-harris.html Though it could be up for debate, placekickers are football players, too. Just like many of his teammates, Jake Elliott is touring the country this summer while attending college football camps with the hope of gaining a scholarship. Only in Elliott’s case, the competition is particularly fierce. The Western Springs resident doesn’t boast the typical football size at 5-foot-11, 150 pounds. He … ]]> Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:02:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/13551121-393/football-lyons-jake-elliott-kicks-for-the-summer.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/13551121-393/football-lyons-jake-elliott-kicks-for-the-summer.html For future Ivy League players such as Will Konstant, Wednesday’s National Signing Day carries little of the hoopla seen regarding other prospects. Konstant verbally committed to Dartmouth months ago, and will undergo a subdued signing day ceremony at Lyons. Future Ivy League players do not sign a letter of intent on signing day. Konstant plans on signing with Dartmouth, but can’t do … ]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:35:20 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/10334777-393/football-lyons-will-konstant-commits-to-dartmouth.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/10334777-393/football-lyons-will-konstant-commits-to-dartmouth.html
Not even a stiff wind could stop Malcolm Weaver and No. 1-ranked Loyola on Saturday afternoon. The senior quarterback threw for more than 300 yards in the first half as the Ramblers raced past Lyons for a 33-10 win in Wilmette to advance to the Class 8A semifinals for the third season in a row. Weaver connected with Charlie Dowdle for a … ]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:04:12 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8793746-393/football-malcolm-weaver-leads-loyola-past-lyons.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8793746-393/football-malcolm-weaver-leads-loyola-past-lyons.html Click the links to view the SouthtownStar football preview capsules or the Herald-News football preview capsules. Class 8A Downers South at Bolingbrook When: 6 p.m. Saturday Outlook: A couple of dynamic offensive talents will be featured here: Josh Williams has rushed for 2,238 yards and 35 touchdowns for No. 11 Downers South (10-1), while junior quarterback Aaron Bailey has 2,228 yards of … ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:11:17 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8724544-393/quarterfinal-football-preview-capsules.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8724544-393/quarterfinal-football-preview-capsules.html An emotional week ended with an emotional triumph Saturday night for Lyons. Senior running back Jaime Jones was in the middle of the celebration. Jones scored all five of Lyons’ TDs and rushed for a season-high 174 yards on 25 carries as Lyons pulled off another upset against a higher seed with a thrilling 34-31 overtime victory against Glenbrook South. Jones scored … ]]> Sat, 05 Nov 2011 22:12:22 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8645925-393/football-lyons-prevails-in-overtime-over-glenbrook-south.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8645925-393/football-lyons-prevails-in-overtime-over-glenbrook-south.html Up by as many as 25 points in the first half against Lyons, it appeared inevitable that Bartlett would have a smooth ride into the second round of the Class 8A playoffs. The Lions defied the odds, however, rallying for a 45-42 victory at Streamwood that sent a shocked Hawks team home for the season. The Lions (6-4) outscored Bartlett 28-7 in … ]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:26:56 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8498659-393/lyons-comes-back-to-top-bartlett.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8498659-393/lyons-comes-back-to-top-bartlett.html
Bartlett coach Tom Meaney hasn’t seen Lyons play a game live, but he already has a taste of how its season has gone after watching Lyons on video. Lyons used three different quarterbacks in its 30-14 victory at Leyden Saturday, which gave Lyons its 14th playoff berth and third in a row. Junior Zachary Mahoney made his varsity starting debut at quarterback, … ]]> Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:47:37 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8400478-393/lions-face-bartlett-to-open-playoffs.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8400478-393/lions-face-bartlett-to-open-playoffs.html Just when York looked to have pulled off an improbable win with a wild 90-yard drive, visiting Lyons had a crazy finish of its own on its mind. For the second straight week, the Lions (4-3, 3-2) used a long, late field goal by Jake Elliot to pull out a win and to take another big step toward returning to the playoffs. … ]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2011 23:29:36 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8098185-393/elliot-plays-hero-again-for-lyons.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/8098185-393/elliot-plays-hero-again-for-lyons.html • Matt Alviti, QB, Maine South: Completed 17-of-25 passes for 287 yards, five TDs in 55-15 win over Niles West. • Danny Arden, RB, Antioch: Rushed 34 times for 248 yards and three TDs in 30-14 victory at Lakes. • Jake Elliott, K, Lyons: Kicked g-w 52-yard field goal in closing seconds of 16-14 win over Oak Park-River Forest plus two other … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 20:46:01 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/7987521-393/week-6-football-stars.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/7987521-393/week-6-football-stars.html Lyons kept its playoff hopes alive with a last second victory over Oak Park-River Forest on homecoming Saturday. Jake Elliott’s previous career long as a place kicker was 35 yards. That came in the third quarter of Lyons’ West Suburban Silver game against visiting Oak Park-River Forest Saturday in Western Springs. Elliott was well prepared for an even longer kick and that … ]]> Sat, 01 Oct 2011 21:38:06 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/7985643-393/elliot-hits-field-goal-for-lyons-win.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/7985643-393/elliot-hits-field-goal-for-lyons-win.html Lyons quarterback Connor Onion played through the pain in the second quarter of Saturday’s 33-10 loss at Hinsdale Central, but the 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior could not continue in the second half. Onion wasn’t interested in making excuses for his worst game of the season. He finished 6-for-11 passing for 52 yards, with two interceptions in the second quarter. Onion injured his left … ]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:34:47 CST http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/7895555-393/lyons-quarterback-sidelined-with-injury.html http://highschoolsports.suntimes.com/schools/lyons/football/7895555-393/lyons-quarterback-sidelined-with-injury.html