A blocked extra point attempt with ten seconds left in the game helped the Hays Rebels seal a thrilling 35-34 win over the Dripping Springs Tigers Friday at Shelton Stadium. The block, made by Hays lineman Alex Harkey, capped off a frenetic, back-and-forth contest between the two programs. Hays (2-0...

Hays Rebels (1-0) vs. Dripping Springs Tigers (1-0) When: Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Bob Shelton Stadium Last week: Hays 28, San Marcos 17; Dripping Springs 48, Kerrville Tivy 38 Last meeting (2017): Dripping Springs 21, Hays 17 High-tempo meets methodical in a battle of two programs with o...

From the first whistle to the last Friday, the Hays Rebels quite literally hit the ground running. Doing so, thanks in part to a three touchdown night from running back Sam Scott, paid immense dividends as the Rebels ran roughshod over the San Marcos Rattlers in a 28-17 season opening road win. Whil...

SAN MARCOS – A methodical ground game, mixed with an effective defense, paid dividends for the Hays Rebels in a 28-17 season opening win over the San Marcos Rattlers Friday. Hays first year head coach Les Goad said securing a win to start the season goes a long way toward building momentum. “Footbal...

Safety considerations is driving Hays CISD to implement a clear bag requirement at Shelton Stadium this season. Hays CISD will enact its new requirement Friday when Lehman High's varsity football team hosts New Braunfels Canyon at 7:30 p.m. Hays CISD's requirement will limit the size and types of ba...

Dripping Springs Tigers vs. Kerrville Tivy Antlers  When: Friday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Tiger Stadium Last meeting (2017): Dripping Springs 40, Tivy 7 Dripping Springs won't have to wait long to get its first big test of the season. Rolling into Tiger Stadium Friday is a Tivy program slated to...

Inconsistent play, magnified by a key injury, hindered the Hays Rebel volleyball team in a four set district loss to the Bowie Bulldogs Tuesday at Bales Gym. Hays (16-13, 1-1 in district play) was forced to play the match without junior setter Ryann Torres, who was held out due to an injury. Her abs...

As youth sports leagues in other areas struggle to keep referees, the Interstate 35 corridor has largely escaped the problems plaguing other areas, officials said. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, 80 percent of high school officials are quitting before their th...

Multiple comeback attempts were not enough for the Hays Rebels volleyball team as they fell to the Bowie Bulldogs in four sets Tuesday at Bales Gym. Hays (16-13, 1-1 in district) fell into a 0-2 hole to the Bulldogs early in the match. In each set, Hays worked to rally back from a steep deficit, onl...

New Rebel band director aims for state in 2018 Following an 11-year history of success in Fredericksburg, John Rauschuber is ready for a new challenge when he leads the Hays High band this fall. Rauschuber, who takes over for longtime director Tony Leflet, looks to add a depth of musicality to the R...