As is par for the course for many coaches this time of year, Hays Rebel head boys basketball coach Matt Sandoval isn’t shy about experimenting with different lineups on the court.

With a relatively seasoned roster for 2019, Sandoval’s primary objective is finding out “the right group of guys” that can complement each other.

Hays took one big step forward toward that goal Nov. 22 when it outlasted the Dripping Springs Tigers in a 59-48 road win at Tiger Gym.

But Sandoval also...