AUSTIN – A critical stop on a late two-point conversion attempt made the difference for the Hays Rebels in a wild 48-47 win Thursday over the Austin Maroons at House Park.

With the win, Hays (6-0, 4-0 in 25-6A play) experiences its best start to a season since the 2006 campaign. The Rebels also keep pace with Westlake and Lake Travis for the top spot in the district standings with four games left.

While the Hays’ defense struggled to stop Austin High’s pass attack, the Rebel off...