Early offense was the key for the state-ranked Hays Rebels softball team Friday as it cruised past the Westlake Chaparrals 7-2, notching the program’s 10^th straight win in a row.

Hays leaned heavily on freshman starting pitcher Katie Noble, who struck out two batters and allowed two runs on six hits over the course of seven innings.

Despite falling into early inning jams, Noble escaped trouble, backed by the assistance of the Rebel defense.

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