AUSTIN – A defensive hold on a late two-point conversion attempt allowed the Hays Rebels to escape House Park Thursday with a wild 48-47 road win over Austin High.

With the win, Hays improves to 6-0 for the first time since the 2006 campaign.

“This is the third one of these we’ve had this year, that seems to be that same type of game,” said Hays head coach Les Goad. “We just feel blessed with the gifts God gave us to be able to come out on top on those kind of game...