A loss of composure down the stretch was one of several factors that hurt the Hays Rebels in a 72-65 district loss to the Del Valle Cardinals Saturday at Bales Gym.

Matt Sandoval, Rebel head coach, said struggles in avoiding emotional fouls in the final two quarters gave Del Valle ample opportunity to rally back for the win.

“If you want to be a good team, you have to stay composed. We didn’t do a good job of staying composed. We let the calls affect us,” Sandoval said.

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