By the time Hays High hit the field for Monday’s season opening football practice, head coach Les Goad knew the clock was ticking to answer a myriad of questions on the field.

With only four total returning starters on both sides of the ball, time is of the essence for Goad and his staff to get the best players in the right positions prior to their Aug. 30 season opener against San Marcos.

It’s a challenge made a little more difficult as the Rebels deal with the first year of Hays CI...