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Ryder Lyons, 5-star junior QB for Folsom (California), shines in season-opening victory

Ryder Lyons, 5-star junior QB for Folsom (California), shines in season-opening victory

FOLSOM, CALIFORNIA – Junior quarterback Ryder Lyons scored three touchdowns to lead Folsom to a 63-20 victory over visiting Long Beach Poly in the 2024 season opener on Friday night.

The uncommitted Lyons is the second-best quarterback recruit in the class of 2026, according to 247 Sports.

On Friday, he completed 11 of 18 passes for 182 yards and two touchdowns and ran ten times for 83 yards and a score in a spectacular run.

More: Ryder Lyons from Folsom shows a combative and down-to-earth performance in his impressive opening victory.

Check out images of Lyon’s game experience from pre-game to post-game, captured by SBLives cameraman Todd Shurtleff. Images are presented in the order they were taken, starting approximately one hour before kickoff.

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Ryder Lyons has his wrist bandaged before the game. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons throws passes to his teammates before the game. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons takes a moment to adjust his uniform. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons (left) prays with teammate Jamerson Powell before the game. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons prepares to lead his teammates onto the field before kickoff. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons throws a pass in the first quarter on Friday. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons prepares for a duel with a Long Beach Poly defender. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons watches from the sidelines in the final minutes of the game. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons leads his teammates across the field for a post-game handshake with Long Beach Poly players and coaches. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons hugs his mother Kanee and niece after the season-opening win. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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Ryder Lyons is interviewed by SBLive’s Mitch Stephens as his mother proudly looks on. / Photo by Todd Shurtleff

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