Staff Report 

BUDA – It was fitting Friday the newly rebranded Hays Hawks hit the ground running on their maiden flight. 

An aggressive Hays ground and pound attack to the tune of 433 total rushing yards overwhelmed the Churchill Chargers as the Hawks exacted a 42-17 season opening beatdown at Bob Shelton Stadium. Friday was the first Hays varsity football contest played under the Hawks mascot after the Rebel moniker was retired last year. 

Carrying the load were running backs Zach Obara, ...