With several returning players from last year’s regional semifinalist team, Hays head softball coach Lisa Cone aims to go even further in 2017.

Despite a relatively young squad, Cone said a pair of scrimmages against 5A powerhouses Dripping Springs and Rouse have shown promise.

“Obviously, our expectations are high. We want to go further than we did last year … We don’t want to be done after three rounds. We want to continue playing.”
Lisa Cone, Hays coach

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