The stands at Monroe Stadium in Leander were emptying when the Hays Rebel football team began paying tribute to its senior class Friday. Even as stadium officials were starting to clear the field, the Rebel seniors got their chance to shake hands, and maybe shed a tear or two, with coaches, teammate...

From coaching at Somerville to his most recent stop at El Campo, newly hired Hays High boys basketball coach Matthew Sandoval has learned the importance of adaptability.  As he takes over a Rebel basketball program that returns five players from last year’s roster, Sandoval said he is ready for the ...

Above photo:  Hays Rebel linebacker Peyton Pearson (left, 46) collides with Vista Ridge quarterback Jacob Taute during Friday's district game at Shelton Stadium. Photo by Tracy Stirman.  By Spencer Spilman  The Hays Rebels hosted the Vista Ridge Rangers in an high intensity 25-6A football game Frida...

  by Moses Leos III  For roughly one half of play Friday, the Hays Rebels and Lehman Lobos stared each other down in a thrilling defensive stalemate.  But big plays helped Hays score 28 unanswered points in the final 24-plus minutes en route to a 35-7 win over Lehman Friday at Shelton Stadium.  With...

  By Spencer Spilman  The Hays Rebels football team opened district play Friday against the powerhouse Lake Travis Cavaliers at Bob Shelton Stadium.  While the Rebels fought all game, it wasn’t enough to overcome the powerful Lake Travis offense as Hays fell 50-14. The Cavs were in control from the ...

  by Moses Leos III   Big plays in critical moments carried the Dripping Springs Tigers to a 33-26 win over the Hays Rebels in a matchup 37 years in the making.    Friday’s game at Tiger Stadium was the first meeting between the two Hays County schools since 1979.    Dripping Springs (3-0) and Hays ...

Hays head football coach Neal La Hue wanted to test his team in the non-district slate. Even if that meant taking a loss in the standings, La Hue is playing the long game in the hopes that the elevated competition results in better execution down the road. La Hue’s wishes – and more – were granted a...

  By Quixem Ramirez The Georgetown Eagles snuffed out any semblance of a Hays Rebel comeback attempt in its 40-17 victory Friday night at Bob Shelton Stadium with a dominant second half performance. Georgetown leapt out to a 13-0 lead after the first quarter, but Hays outscored Georgetown 17-7 in th...

After a week off from competition, the Hays Lady Rebels showed signs of rust, but were able to secure a 25-18, 25-21, 25-16 win in straight sets over the San Marcos Lady Rattlers Tuesday thank s to a concerted team effort.  The Lady Rebels started the match strong pushing the score to 6-0 in the fir...

  By Moses Leos III  UPDATE:  Hays High principal David Pierce sent a letter to the Hays community Sunday afternoon informing them of the passing of David Null.  Pierce said in his letter that the school has arranged for the Hays High counseling team to be on hand to support students.  "Students wil...