Struggles in limiting an effective Lake Travis Cavaliers attack sunk the Hays Rebels volleyball team in a 25-21, 25-18, 25-19 loss Tuesday at Bales Gym.

Sluggish starts by Hays in all three sets allowed Lake Travis to capture an early lead and never let it go.

Lake Travis (31-12, 11-1), guided by Jamison Wheeler and Campbell Cook, leapt out to a 19-11 lead in the first frame before Hays battled back. Led by seniors Ryann Torres, Reagan Casey and Sydney Collins, Hays closed the gap to two points at...