By Moses Leos III

Suppressing a high-powered Westlake Chaparral offense was a struggle for the Hays Rebels (3-5, 3-3) in a 49-7 defeat Friday at Chaparral Stadium. 

Friday’s loss, which was the team’s second straight, places the Rebels on the precipice of missing the postseason for the first time since 2007. 

But more damaging is the possible loss of running back Cody Gandy due to injury. The Rebels may be without their leading rusher in a must-win game against Bowie on Thursday, b...