From the moment they became friends at Hays High, Kara Davis could always count on a smile from Aspen Salazar. The infectiousness of Salazar’s grin, paired with a distinctive laugh, played a role in what made her such a recognizable, memorable person to many. Such were traits that Salazar, a 2015 Ha...

By Moses Leos III After orchestrating a season-saving comeback on Friday, the Hays Lady Rebels were unable Saturday to replicate a similar feat.   Struggles to rally back from an early deficit brought Hays’ season to a close in a 6-4 loss to the Cedar Ridge Lady Raiders at the Lady Rebel Softball Fi...

By Moses Leos III With the season on the line Monday, Hays High senior pitcher Kara Davis knew she had to bring the heat.  Seven dominant innings from Davis, mixed with a timely Lady Rebel offense, guided Hays to a season-saving 5-0 win over the Austin Maroons in a one game playoff at Del Valle High...

By Kyle Lehnick Overpowering offense from the Bowie Lady Bulldogs overwhelmed the Hays Lady Rebels in a 13-1 defeat in five innings at the Hays Lady Rebel softball field.  Both Hays and Bowie varsity softball squads came into Saturday’s matchup with a 4-2 record in district. But Hays failed to bring...

By Ryan Mayner For the second straight home game, the Hays Lady Rebels gave up an unearned run in the top of the first inning. But unlike the previous week, where it led to an 11-0 loss to Lake Travis, it was Hays that went on to dominate in an 11-1 victory in five innings over the Lehman Lady Lobos...

By Ryan Mayner Seven runs in the first two innings guided the Lake Travis Cavaliers to an 11-0 victory over the Hays Lady Rebels in six innings Tuesday at Lady Rebel Softball Field.  Lake Travis had 13 hits and one error, while Hays had six hits and three errors. Hays shortstop Alyssa Martinez was a...

By Moses Leos III First year Hays High Lady softball head coach Lisa Cone realizes the enormous expectations that was set by her predecessor.   Back-to-back state tournament appearances and a state title will do that.  But with a roster brimming with experience, Cone aims to help the Lady Rebels mai...