Lyons two-way lineman Roman Sosnovyy waited his turn to be a senior captain.

Senior linebacker Patrick Cheney is excited for his last shot to make an impact for the Lions. 1 of 9

Lyons Township High School football practice Roman Sossnovyy gets in his three point stance at Lyons football practice, Monday, Aug 18, 2025 in Western Springs. (Gary E Duncan Sr. for Shaw Local)

After the Lions (11-1) made program history with the most wins in a single season and winning the West Suburban Silver outright, Sosnovyy and Cheney are part of a senior class aiming even higher this season.

Sosnovyy said he’s honored to be a senior captain for a program with a deep history.

“Being a younger guy on the varsity, I always looked up to the older guys,” Sosnovyy said. “It’s been very different becau

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