For the first time in a long time, the Hays Rebel volleyball team took the top spot at its own Rebel Bash tournament.

Hays (18-8) accomplished that feat by sporting a perfect 6-0 mark during the two-day tournament, which was held Aug. 30 and Sept. 1. During that time, Hays didn’t drop a set in pool or winners bracket play and won each set by an average score of 25-12.

The Rebels blasted through pool play, which included wins over Bandera, Gonzales and McCallum. During the game against Gonz...