After being down 30-13 at halftime, the Hays Lady Rebels (1-1) surged back in the second half of their home opener Monday to defeat the Bowie Bulldogs (1-1) 46-41.

“I mean, we came back from I think a 17 point deficit, and we won that game by five points,” Hays head coach Danny Preuss said. “Thats incredible. They fought, they were making big shots.”

Hays starting five included senior guards Gabby Bosquez, Chloe Aguirre and Lizzy Gibson, as well as two freshman forward in L...