Hays Rebels (4-5, 3-2) vs. Vandegrift Vipers (5-3, 3-1)

When: Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bob Shelton Stadium
Last week: Hays 45, Vista Ridge 37; Vandegrift was idle
Last meeting: Vandegrift 27, Hays 16

“Win and in” is the mantra for the Hays Rebels Friday as they look to officially punch the program’s first playoff ticket in four seasons. But to fulfill that mentality, the Rebels will have to top a Vandegrift group that’s fresh off a bye week and a three-game win strea...