Hays scored nine of their 14 runs in the first two innings with a dominate performance from all three phases in a 14-3 victory over the Westlake Chaparrals Tuesday night. “Its a good win for us, huge win,” said Hays head coach Lisa Cone. “Especially with our cross town rival game coming up Friday ag...

Early jitters didn’t stop the Hays Rebels softball team (3-1) from cruising past the Del Valle Cardinals in a 9-4 win Monday at the Lady Rebel Softball Field. Solid team hitting and speed around the bases were catalysts for Rebel success. “I’m proud of the girls,” said Hays head coach Lisa Cone. “We...

With seven starters returning for the 2018 season, the Hays Lady Rebel softball team is setting high goals as they aim to make a run to the state tournament. “We talked a lot last year about being district champs,” said Hays Head Coach Lisa Cone. “We talked about playoffs and wanting to go to the st...

Kirkland takes over as Lobo athletic leader While making his way to the 2014 UIL state basketball tournament, Joshua Kirkland never forgot how “gorgeous” the Kyle and Buda area were to him. “I told my wife, ‘If I get the opportunity to come here to work, I’ll take it,’” Kirkland said. “It has everyt...

Much like putting together a complex puzzle, Hays High head softball coach Lisa Cone sought the best way to fit a young Rebel program on the diamond in 2017. While it took a little bit to get there, the end result was the program’s first district championship since 2014 and a third straight playoff ...

Rising to the occasion last week helped the Hays Rebel softball team power its way into the second round of the playoffs. An aggressive approach at the plate, mixed with strong pitching, allowed Hays to eliminate the San Antonio Madison Mavericks 10-5 and 13-3 in a two-game sweep. With the wins, Hay...

Huddled in a circle near the scoreboard, members of the Hays Lady Rebel softball team have a post game discussion after defeating the Vandegrift Vipers 13-0 in five innings. The result was bittersweet as the 13 runs scored corresponded with the jersey number of teammate Brynn Aylor, who was killed i...

The Hays Lady Rebels remained undefeated in district play following a nine strikeout performance from sophomore pitcher Maxine Valdez in a 6-1 victory Friday over the crosstown rival Lehman Lobos. With the win, along with a loss by Lake Travis to Westlake Friday, the Lady Rebels essentially clinched...

Stout defense bookended with dominant offense propelled the Hays softball team (4-6) to an 8-3 victory over the Vista Ridge Rangers (6-6) Tuesday night at Hays. Both Hays and the Lady Rangers came into the game boasting perfect records in district. In Vista Ridge’s three district games before tonigh...

Hays pitcher Maxine Valdez’s confidence was wavering. After pitching three consecutive innings without allowing a hit or a baserunner, Valdez allowed two runs to score in the fourth inning. She hit a batter, gave up a single, and two wild pitches put a pair of runners in scoring position. Lehman’s t...