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(1 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Long-time coach honored Former Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons hugs his son, Tommy, during ceremonies prior to the Sonoma Stompers game Wednesday. Lyons, who was the varsity coach for 18 years at SVHS before retiring after the season ended in May, was honored by the Stompers for his contributions to baseball in the Valley. He also received a framed jersey with his number, 9, signed by all of the Stompers.

(2 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(3 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(4 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(5 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(6 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(7 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(8 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

(9 of ) Bill Hoban/Index-Tribune Former long-time Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons was honored by the Sonoma Stompers prior to Wednesday evening's game. Lyons retired this year after 18 years as the Dragons' coach.

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| June 15, 2017

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Former Sonoma Valley High baseball coach Don Lyons hugs his son, Tommy, during ceremonies prior to the Sonoma Stompers game Wednesday. Lyons, who was the varsity coach for 18 years at SVHS before retiring after the season ended in May, was honored by the Stompers for his contributions to baseball in the Valley. He also received a framed jersey with his number, 9, signed by all of the Stompers.