LIONS ROMP OVER LEYDEN 31-13

The homecoming day crowd at Bennett Field saw plenty of sun and, if they had time to reach their seats, an odd decision by the Leyden coaching staff.

In the opening series of the game, the Eagles advanced the ball a whopping nine yards in their first three plays giving them the confidence to go for a forth down conversion fairly deep in their own territory.

The Lyons Township defense was up to the test, stopping the Eagles and giving their offense good field position on the Leyden 29 yard line. Running back Nick Brown would score two plays later on a 22-yard scamper, giving the Lions (3-4) a lead they would not relinquish. LT took a 21-0 lead to the half.

The Eagles (3-4) made it somewhat interesting scoring late in the third quarter to make it 21-7. The Lions offense built the lead to 31-7 before the Eagles hooked up on a 50-yard pass with just under 4:00 minutes to play.

The Lions continue their push for the playoffs next Saturday, 1:30p.m. at Glenbard West.

It’s hard to beat the scenery at this stadium in the fall, and the leaves should be peaking by then, so take the short drive to Glen Ellyn and root your Lions to victory.

AGING WELL BY WALKING WELL

The Park District of La Grange Recreational Center at 536 East Ave. on the village's eastern border will host the October Walk for Health sponsored by the La Grange and La Grange Park community action teams of Aging Well.

The new organization, which has held a variety of community activities over the past year, will start walking at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 inside the center.

The walk, which starts at the same time on the third Wednesday of every month and lasts until noon, is open to all people, especially those over 50. There is no distance requirement and refreshments will be available on site.

La Grange Public Library programs of interest to older adults will be explained by library marketing director Bridget Bittman.

More information on the monthly walk or on participation in Aging Well is available at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 19.

NO JOY IN CHICAGOLAND

Only a short week after hopes were sky high on both sides of baseball town, the Cubs and Sox have bowed out of the playoffs, winning a combined one game. Embarrassing, perhaps, depending on what side of town you root.

The Sox, with little preseason hype, showed heart in just getting to the playoffs. The Cubs, arguably the best team in baseball all season, showed their lack of heart while in the playoffs.

Who had the more successful season, the Cubs or Sox, and why?

LIONS MAUL PANTHERS 41-12

The Lyons Township football team ran all over Proviso West Saturday in Hillside, literally.

Quarterback Ryan Mitchell (105 yards on 23 carries) along with running backs Deonte Brown (150 yards on 15 carries) and Nick Brown (91 yards on 19 carries) scored two touchdowns each for the Lions (2-4, 2-2) fueling their 41-12 trouncing of the host Panthers (2-4, 0-4).

The LT defense also turned in an inspired performance, holding the explosive Panthers to 12 total points and shutting them down completely in the second half. Proviso West tried to deploy a "high octane" passing attack utilizing respected receiver Kyle Prater but the Lions defensive backs would have no part... picking Panther quarterback Teddy Sloan off four times.

The Lions try to keep their slim playoff hopes alive this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the homecoming game vs. Leyden at Bennett Field.