Early jitters didn’t stop the Hays Rebels softball team (3-1) from cruising past the Del Valle Cardinals in a 9-4 win Monday at the Lady Rebel Softball Field.

Solid team hitting and speed around the bases were catalysts for Rebel success.

“I’m proud of the girls,” said Hays head coach Lisa Cone. “We were patient at the plate. I mean we didn’t have a big, huge inning, but we scored a couple here and there and that’s good. We kept our bats going.”

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