When opportunity knocked at Hays Lady Rebel senior Chloe Aguirre’s door Friday, she knew it was her time to answer.

Upon intercepting an errant Leander Lady Lion pass late in the fourth quarter of the basketball game, Aguirre came away with a critical breakaway layup that helped Hays seal a 41-34 district win.

But the win went beyond just keeping Hays’ slim playoff hopes alive for a few more days. It also was a landmark moment for the senior class, as they sought to pull together from ...