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PIAAs is a whole new game for Lyons

By Brian A. Giuffra
ESPNRISE.com

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Tessa Lyons used to feel pressure and buckle underneath it. But the Strath Haven (Wallingford, Pa.) senior isn't affected by nerves anymore. With one exception. Put Lyons -- ranked Pennsylvania's No. 1 player in the Class of 2010 by TennisRecruting.net at press time -- in a national tournament against one of the top players in the country and it's no big deal. Have her play in front of recruiters and the best college coaches around and she takes it as just another match. But get her in the Pe ...

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