Before Holy Cross: Four-year member of the Fordham Preparatory varsity swim team...recieved Coach's award in 2007 and 2009...team went undefeated in 2008 and 2009...state champions in 2007, 2008 and 2009...one-year member of the varsity hockey team...two-year member of the varsity tennis team...member of the Badger Swim Club...named to the Principal's Honor Roll in 2007 and 2008...member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Son of Robert and Brenda Lyons...has one brother, Sean, and one sister, Deirdre...major is undeclared.