CONVERSE – The Hays Rebels' 2018 season came to an end Friday in a 49-14 loss to the state-ranked Converse Judson Rockets in the bi-district round of the 6A, Division 1 playoffs. Hays (8-3) struggled on both offense and defense against a physical Rockets program, which is ranked No. 3 in Class 6A. J...

First Team Hays Running back:  Cade Powell,  Thailand Mayberry Offensive line:  Phil McSorely,  Jaydan Smith Center:  Brandon Garcia Tight End:  Bayler Jordan Defensive line:  Justin Rodriguez,  Ryan Leal Linebacker:  Sam Guzman Long snapper:  Kodie Kennedy First Team Lehman Tight end:  Justin Edwar...

Hays Rebel senior linebacker Dominic Johnson couldn’t contain his emotions as he commiserated with teammates under the lights at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio Friday. Tears, hugs and frustrations all stemmed from a heartbreaking 26-25 hard-luck bidistrict playoff round loss at the hands of the S...

(photo by Moses Leos III) Hays Rebel tight end Bayler Jordan (left, 85) fights for extra yardage while battling against a Lake Travis Cavalier defender during a game played Sept. 29 at Bob Shelton Stadium. Jordan, along with the rest of his Hays Rebel teammates, will guide the Rebels to their first ...

Mixed emotions hung in the minds of Hays Rebel players, fans and coaches at the conclusion of Friday’s regular season finale at Bob Shelton Stadium. All tried to decipher a second half Rebel meltdown that allowed the Vandegrift Vipers to escape with a 31-20 win. But the sting of Friday’s loss, which...

A rumbling Hays Rebels run game amassed more than 400 rushing yards and six touchdowns in a key 45-37 road win Friday over Vista Ridge (4-4), inching the Rebels closer to a fourth place district finish and potential playoff bid. The dynamic duo of senior running back Cade Powell and junior running b...

Hays Rebels (3-5, 2-2) at Vista Ridge Rangers (4-3, 2-1) When: Friday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Gupton Stadium, Cedar Park Last week: Hays 43, Leander 0; Vandegrift 42, Vista Ridge 0 Last meeting: Vista Ridge 46, Hays 43 Postseason dreams are on the line in Cedar Park Friday as Hays and Vista Rid...

Hopes of reaching the postseason is slowly coming back into focus for the Hays Rebels. By virtue of a dominant 43-0 victory over the Leander Lions Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium, Hays (3-5, 2-2 in 25-6A) is now one game behind Vista Ridge in the battle for the fourth and final playoff spot. It now se...

ne will soon be able to add the title of hall-of-famer to the accolades legendary Hays Rebel head coach Bob Shelton has earned. On Oct. 19, Shelton was announced as one of two coaches who formally will be inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame in May 2018. But for Shelton, the new...

he Hays Rebels (2-5) extended its winning streak to 12 games against the cross-town rival Lehman Lobos (1-6) after a 55-20 win Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium. Rebel senior running back Cade Powell was the catalyst behind Hays’ strong rushing attack as he carried the ball 10 times for 93 yards and sco...