Close-knit Lyons softball gaining steam as state playoffs loom

Close-knit Lyons softball gaining steam as state playoffs loom

LYONS — With hopes of hosting a regional tournament, Lyons is playing some of its best softball late in the regular season. The Lions secured their fifth straight win Tuesday against Sterling and were ranked No. 7 in CHSAA’s Class 3A Selection & Seeding Index as of Wednesday morning, putting Lyons within the needed top eight to host. Another victory over Valley in its regular season finale Thursday would all but guarantee a regional tournament a…