Clayton Smentek has played a major role in Lyons compiling a 15-2 record this season. The outside hitter has 82 kills, 18 blocks, 77 digs and eight aces this season. During the offseason, Smentek is a setter for his club team 3rd Coast Elite.
04/09/2013, 9:30pm CDT, By Tony Baranek tbaranek@southtownstar.com
Over the first four innings, Lyons slapped, bunted and went for the extra base at every turn against Queen of Peace. Six hits and five Pride errors later, LT scored four runs en route to a 5-1 nonconference win on Tuesday.
Recovering from a football injury last season, Lyons' Jimmy Mitchell wasn't fully healthy last track season. Now 100 percent, he looks to make it to state in his best event, shot put.
Lyons, which has been flirting with a 150 most of the season while none of the other teams reached 140 in their respective regionals, cruised to victory Wednesday’s Hinsdale Central sectional as expected, finishing with 149.25 points.