Staff report

A 30-point first half bombardment Friday kept the Hays High Rebels’ playoff hopes in 14-6A afloat. 

Hays’ 433 total yards on offense, along with a stingy defensive effort, pushed Hays to a 37-17 win over the Del Valle Cardinals.  

The Rebels hit the ground running as junior running back Cody Gandy rumbled 29-yards for a rushing touchdown. It was later followed by a safety via a blocked punt by senior linebacker Emory Cuzze. 

Hays led 9-0 midway through the first quarter. ...