When Colin Lyman reaches first base, which is quite often, there is a good chance something favorable will happen for Huntley’s baseball team.

And when Lyman reaches first, for him, the real fun starts. He studies the pitcher with most discerning eyes, taking in every minute detail and movement, looking for the slightest edge, that fraction of a second that can make the difference.

Red Raiders coach Andy Jakubowski says Lyman “has a very high baseball IQ.” Between his brain and his off-the-charts speed, Lyman is almost impossible to stop. As a junior, Huntley’s center fielder attempted to steal 30 bases and was successful 28 times.