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Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
A digital photo art piece by Abbygail Meissner ‘27 (Barcelona/LION).
Spring Art Show slideshow
Advertisement for the 2025's MANE film festival.
M.A.N.E. event returns with fresh films
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Senior Citizens prom connects generations
Best Buddies Prom attendees dancing at an annual event (photo courtesy of Basic)
SC hosts Best Buddies Prom
Committee launches summer reading Instagram
Volunteer Erin Busby '26 paints on attendees face on April 26 (photo courtesy of Brooke Stack).
WWW Junior Board hosts annual fundraiser
Project Snowball staff and theater leaders perform and comment on original skits to fifth and sixth graders in the Forest Hills Elementary gym on March 24 (photo courtesy of Shannon Berg)/
Snowball extends to elementary youth
Bob Mould’s April 26 Metro concert review
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Spring drink review
Art by Will Bridges
Between You & Me Volume II
Illustration by Ray Klaczynski
Are festivals or concerts better?
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Bebe Wright '26 guards the ball from defense during varsity's game against Hinsdale Central on April 16 (Simmons/LION).
Girls water polo aims to make splash at State
Wesley Musgrove '26 shoots the ball towards the net during the team's game against Hinsdale Central on April 26 (courtesy of Brooke Stack).
Boys water polo revamps for its new season
Emma Thimm '28 fights for the ball versus Wheaton Warrenville player on Bennett Field on March 27
Girls soccer begins playoffs with aspiration
Spring drink review
A digital photo art piece by Abbygail Meissner ‘27 (Barcelona/LION).
Spring Art Show slideshow
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
‘Sinners’ Movie Review
Interior of Wing Snob located on Roosevelt Road (Kowalski/LION).
Wing Snob spices up area menu offerings
State switches to mandatory ACT
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
Right-hand pitcher Tucker King ‘25 throws a changeup to get a strikeout against Brother Rice High School on April 10 (Simmons/ LION).
Photo gallery showing baseball team’s rising success
Kaelyn Roth ‘25 catches a pass while attempting to be blocked by a Conant athlete (Simmons/LION).
Girls lacrosse opens season with win vs. Conant
Jovan Mijailovic ‘27 begins the medley relay with backstroke during prelims on Feb. 28 at the FMC Natatorium (Forebaugh/LION).
Boys Swim, Dive IHSA State Meet Photo Gallery
Football team finishes dance performance by hoisting Luke Karrigan ‘25 in the air on Feb. 7 at the All School Assembly (Velez/LION).
All School Photo Gallery
Bebe Wright '26 guards the ball from defense during varsity's game against Hinsdale Central on April 16 (Simmons/LION).
Girls water polo aims to make splash at State
Senior Citizens prom connects generations
Best Buddies Prom attendees dancing at an annual event (photo courtesy of Basic)
SC hosts Best Buddies Prom
Wesley Musgrove '26 shoots the ball towards the net during the team's game against Hinsdale Central on April 26 (courtesy of Brooke Stack).
Boys water polo revamps for its new season
Emma Thimm '28 fights for the ball versus Wheaton Warrenville player on Bennett Field on March 27
Girls soccer begins playoffs with aspiration
Bob Mould’s April 26 Metro concert review
How Competitive are the Bears After the Draft?
Spring drink review
Mateja Nokic ‘28 lunges forward to forcefully strike the tennis ball against Neuqua Valley athletes on May 5 (Simmons/ LION).
LT boys’ tennis swings to success
Campbell McCarthy ‘27 strides out of huddle in dance “Go Back” to song “Back to Black” by Amy Winehouse, choreographed by Nisha McGahey ‘25 and Kiera Sloan ‘25 (Brooks/LION).
“Limitless” Photo Gallery
Film poster of "Carrie" (1976)
A Review of Carrie (1976)
Poster for 'Evil Dead Rise' (2023) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A History and Review of Evil Dead Rise (2023)
Movie poster for '[Rec]" (2007).
Rec (2007)
Poster for 'Suspiria' (1977) (photo courtesy of IMDB).
A Review of Suspiria (1977)
A Background and Review of ‘Scream VI’ (2023)
Artesana guatemalteca posa con sus pulseras elaboradas (foto cortesía de Proyecto Pulsera).
La recaudación de fondos del Proyecto Pulsera continúa por undécimo año
Renovaciones previstas por 30 millones de dólares para modernizar los campus
Celebrando el Día del Bastón Blanco
Spanish language version: Administración implementa nuevas regulaciones escolares
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
The voice of Lyons Township students for more than 100 years

LION Newspaper
Hayden Claesson

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor

Hi my name is Hayden and here is a list of things I like:

Cats

That’s it.

All content by Hayden Claesson
Leader pitches in a game (Photo courtesy of Grant Leader).

Athlete of the Year: Grant Leader ’19

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
May 23, 2019

Leaving LION

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
May 23, 2019
Hartman talks to players and parents about his goals for LT's football program at the Tuesday meeting (Valdes/LION).

Incoming changes come for football

Hayden Claesson and Grace Dekoker
April 12, 2019

IHSA to abolish football conferences, replace with new district formatting

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
March 1, 2019

Support all sports

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
March 1, 2019

Eight teams a charm

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
January 29, 2019

For Kicks and Giggles

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
December 6, 2018
Grade Inflation: Point-Counterpoint-Counterpoint (video/article)

Grade Inflation: Point-Counterpoint-Counterpoint (video/article)

Diane Makovic, Olivia Janik, and Hayden Claesson
December 3, 2018

Silencing the crowd

Hayden Claesson, Sports editor
October 29, 2018
Body image is (also) for boys

Body image is (also) for boys

Hayden Claesson, Sports Editor
October 29, 2018

NFL Podcast 10/19/2018

Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden
October 19, 2018

Getting Weird

Hayden Claesson
September 26, 2018

Vape issue causes closures at SC

Hayden Claesson, Sports Editor
September 21, 2018

NFL Podcast September 13, 2018

Hayden Claesson and Tommy Layden
September 13, 2018
Softball season heads for playoffs

Softball season heads for playoffs

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
May 24, 2018
NFL Draft Wrap-Up

NFL Draft Wrap-Up

Luke Lusson and Grant Campbell and Hayden Claesson
May 11, 2018
NFL Mock Draft

NFL Mock Draft

Grant Campbell and Luke Lusson and Hayden Claesson
April 26, 2018
Review: Fortnite Teams of 20 mode

Review: Fortnite Teams of 20 mode

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
March 12, 2018

Dumping DACA

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
March 2, 2018
Girls track season starts

Girls track season starts

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
March 2, 2018

Chess team looks toward endgame

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
January 26, 2018

Girl gymnastics looks to future with new head coach

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
January 26, 2018

Alex Dolgner ‘18 to be student football coach at Iowa State

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
January 26, 2018

Strong set of returning seniors competes together for final year

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
December 1, 2017
Dunn, relays shine in girls swimming 6th place state finish

Dunn, relays shine in girls swimming 6th place state finish

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
November 26, 2017

Students start new chess club at LT

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
October 31, 2017

Girls golf finishes with positive outlook

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
October 26, 2017
LT alum on mission to save BWCA

LT alum on mission to save BWCA

Hayden Claesson, Reporter
September 21, 2017
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