Hopes of reaching the postseason is slowly coming back into focus for the Hays Rebels.

By virtue of a dominant 43-0 victory over the Leander Lions Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium, Hays (3-5, 2-2 in 25-6A) is now one game behind Vista Ridge in the battle for the fourth and final playoff spot.

It now sets up a showdown between Hays and Vista Ridge, who square off in a critical battle for playoff positioning next week. 

“All games are big at this point,” Hays head coach Neal LaHue said. &...