Two-plus days into preseason practices were enough for first year Hays High head volleyball coach Ashley Davis to gauge the competitiveness of the program she inherited. While Davis is new to the Rebel volleyball scene, the 12 players who return from last season’s run to the playoffs bring with them...

The Hays Rebels volleyball team extended its winning streak to five matches Tuesday after a three-set sweep of the Del Valle Cardinals at Bales Gym. The Rebels (21-16, 7-3 in district) got off to a fast start by dominating Del Valle 25-1 in the first set. Junior Ryann Torres, who finished with a gam...

Expectations are high for the Hays Rebels volleyball team in 2018. Solid depth, anchored by a talented group of veteran returning starters, gives head coach Stephanie Coates confidence as her program aims for a 25-6A title, and perhaps a deep playoff run. “We’ve got really five solid returning start...