Despite a sluggish start, the Hays Rebel volleyball team did just enough Friday to secure a 25-23, 25-22, 25-10 win over the Austin Maroons at Bales Gym.

The win came on the heels of the Rebels’ straight-set upset of the district-leading Lake Travis Cavaliers a few days earlier.

While the team notched its third straight win in a row, Rebel head coach Stephanie Coates was concerned about the team’s effort early in the match.

“I thought our energy level was very poor in set one ...