Much like putting together a complex puzzle, Hays High head softball coach Lisa Cone sought the best way to fit a young Rebel program on the diamond in 2017.

While it took a little bit to get there, the end result was the program’s first district championship since 2014 and a third straight playoff appearance in four years.

Amid a season filled with so much emotion, Cone lauded her team’s ability to persevere and stand tall.

“I can’t say enough about them. They’re a gr...