![]() ![]() I think our kids are starting to learn that.The Red Devils (1-2) scored just 15.9 seconds before halftime for a 7-3 lead on an 11-yard pass from quarterback Billy Cernugel to a wide-open Reece Kolke. We're really close and against a good football team every possession matters. "We're starting to develop a culture and you can see it. They play fellow 6-2 Downers Grove North next Saturday in a game that could determine if Lyons gets a first-round home playoff game. The Lions already have won their most games since 2017 under third-year coach Beutjer, and were within one score in the fourth quarter against conference leaders York and Glenbard West. Too many mistakes but I was proud of the way we battled." "My impression is we shot ourselves in the foot. We played that team tough," Lyons coach Jon Beutjer said. "We had some penalties and the fumble but overall I was proud of the way the kids fought. The Lions, themselves, also were flagged for 13 penalties and have five empty possessions offensively after taking the 12-7 lead. Jackson was 19-for-30 passing for 173 yards for Lyons, which lost starting running back Jack Cheney to an apparent leg injury on the last series of the first half. "We started off strong which is never good, but we always come back really strong," Oberhofer said. Lyons went three-and-out on its first series out of halftime, and Oberhofer took in another 2-yard TD to make it 21-12. Oberhofer's 2-yard TD run capped off a 13-play, 70-drive for a 14-12 lead with 3:09 left in the second quarter. The Hilltoppers did seemingly take control of things after Lyons took its second lead. "It was good to see those guys play through adverse situations and come through with a positive outcome but we're a couple weeks from the playoffs. "We feel like right now we're our own worst enemy," said Glenbard West offensive coordinator John Sigmund, who served as acting head coach Saturday with Chad Hetlet not at the game. Lyons' second drive, aided by 30 yards in personal foul and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, ended with Ryan Jackson's 8-yard TD pass to Graham Smith for a 12-7 Lions' lead with 9:53 left in the first half. Glenbard West also was whistled for 13 penalties, 10 of which came in the first half. ![]()
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