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Published May 13, 2016
Preview: Lyons Township
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EDGYTIM.com previews the 2016 Lyons Township Lions here. For more in depth preseason coverage including state wide team coverage along with daily recruiting news and updates, make sure to subscribe to the EDGY Nation today.

School: Lyons Township

Mascot: Lions

Conference: West Suburban Silver

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Head Coach: Kurt Weinberg

Assistant Coaches: Jon Beutjer, Bryan Bergman, Mike Morrison, Tim McAlpin, Kevin Diete, Sheldon Harris, Jason Brauer

2015 results: 5-5 (2-4 West Suburban Silver). The Lions made the 2015 Class 8A IHSA state football playoffs. Lyons Township lost in the opening round to New Trier.

2016 Lyons Township Lions schedule

@ warren

@ Morton

@ proviso west

v Leyden

@ Glenbard West

v DGN

v hinsdale central

@ OPRF

v York

Returning Offensive Starters
NamePositionGraduation YearHeightWeight

Ben Bryant

QB

2018

6-foot-3

185

Reggie Terrell

RB

2017

5-foot-10

190

Hasahn Austin

WR

2017

5-foot-10

170

Brandon Fischer

WR

2018

5-foot-8

165

Returning Defensive Starters
NamePositionGraduation YearHeightWeight

Mickey Brown

DT

2018

6-foot-4

285

Jack Walton

LB

2017

6-foot-2

200

Matt Phillips

LB

2017

6-foot-2

220

Howard Willis

DB

2017

5-foot-11

185

Antwane Thigpen

DB

2017

5-foot-10

160

Thomas Jackson

LB

2017

6-foot-3

185

Newcomers to Watch
NamePositionGraduation YearHeightWeight

Riley Kloes

WR/RB

2017

5-foot-8

175

Charlie O'Connor

OL

2018

6-foot-3

285

Nate Rusk

WR

2018

6-foot-4

190

Andrew Ezell

DT

2018

6-foot-4

242

Jack Hangsterfer

DT

2017

6-foot-4

215

Hector Carazco

WR

2017

6-foot-2

175

2016 Lyons Township Lions Summer/7on7 plans

Red Grange Classic 7on7

Did you know...Lyons has made the state playoffs in 7 straight seasons under head coach Kurt Weinberg?

Top Impact Player for Lyons in 2016? Lyons junior QB Ben Bryant is a definite name to watch in 2016. Bryant has the tools/size and abilities to play at a very high level in college.

Biggest Concern heading into 2016? Lyons has a decent amount of experience back especially in the offensive skills department, yet what about the offensive line? Lyons will need to bring along a group that has size and talent but is also light on game day experience.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early Take on the 2016 Lyons Township? Lyons will again be an under the radar type this preseason, yet do not look past the Lions folks. If the offensive line comes around, QB Bryant is primed for a big time breakout season in 2016.

EDGYTIM's Way Too Early regular season record prediction for Lyons Township? 7-2/6-3