Methodical offense, paired with a smothering defense, carried the Hays Rebels to an emotional 35-13 district opening win Thursday over the Anderson Trojans at Nelson Field. But amid the postgame revelry came the realization that sports often times takes a back seat to everyday life. Getting a chance...

Hays Rebels (2-0, 0-0) at Anderson Trojans (3-0, 1-0) When: Thursday, Sept. 19 Where: Nelson Field, Austin Last week: Anderson 20, Del Valle 17; Hays was idle Last meeting: Hays 35, Anderson 3 All eyes in 25-6A will be fixated on Nelson Field Thursday as the winner keeps up with the lead pack in the...

Eight kills from senior Ryann Torres propelled the Hays Rebels to a 25-3, 25-17, 25-13 sweep of the Lehman Lobos Tuesday at Bales Gym. With the result, Hays (20-16, 6-0) increases its win streak to seven straight matches as the midpoint of the district slate nears. It also marks the first time since...

Lehman Lobos (1-1) vs. Austin Maroons (1-1) When: Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Bob Shelton Stadium Last week: McCallum 17, Lehman 0; Westwood 41, Austin 39 Last meeting (2018): Austin 47, Lehman 14 Lehman opens district play with a bang Friday as they host one of the more prolific offenses i...

Part space-age technology, part composite foam, a new device purchased for use by Hays CISD high school football teams aims to reduce the severity of impacts to the head. Over the summer, Hays CISD leaders purchased protective helmet covers amounting to $11,078. The helmet covers, made by Georgia-ba...

Time almost seemed to stop for Hays Rebel senior linebacker Coleman Johnson Friday as he prepared to deliver the biggest tackle of his career to date. By virtue of a blind side blast to Dripping Springs Tiger quarterback Preston Alford late in the fourth frame, Johnson forced a game-ending turnover ...

DRIPPING SPRINGS – Twelve unanswered fourth quarter points catapulted the Hays Rebels (2-0) to a stunning 22-21 come-from-behind win over the Dripping Springs Tigers Friday at Tiger Stadium. Key defensive stops down the stretch, primarily in the final nine minutes of the game, played a vital role in...

Hays Rebels (1-0) at Dripping Springs Tigers (1-0) When: Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Tiger Stadium, Dripping Springs Last week: Hays 41, San Marcos 13; Dripping Springs 14, Kerrville Tivy 13 Last meeting (2018): Hays 35, Dripping Springs 34 Points might be at a premium Friday when Hays and D...

Total domination across the board led the Hays Rebel volleyball team to sweep the Akins Eagles in a 25-7, 25-4, 25-11 on parent night Tuesday at Bales Gym. The win improves Hays to 16-16 on the year and 2-0 in district play. “It’s all about defending home court, and giving your opponent your best ga...

When a pass sailed his way in the third quarter of Friday’s season opener, Hays Rebel defensive back Justin McMahon took action.     Letting a San Marcos Rattler wide receiver take possession meant conceding a momentum shifting, possibly game-tying score. Instead, McMahon snagged his first ever vars...