Effort is something Hays Rebel head volleyball coach Stephanie Coates knows doesn’t show up on the stat sheet. By improving effort on the little things, Coates believes it could add up in a big way to help Hays not only reach a higher level of play, but potentially compete for a district title in 20...

By Logan McCullough It only took three sets for the Hays Lady Rebels volleyball team to secure a 25-19, 25-19, 25-17, victory Friday over the Vista Ridge Rangers in Bales Gym. Although the Lady Rebels never relinquished the lead, the matchup was consistently competitive.  “We have great respect for ...

By Logan McCullough The Hays Rebels defeated the Leander Lions 25-18, 25-22, 25-20 Tuesday night in Bales Gym. Although the Rebels were able to win the match in straight sets, the match was highly competitive throughout.  “Hard fought game,” head coach Stephanie Coates said. “Those kids play with so...

By Spencer Spilman The Hays Lady Rebels volleyball team fell behind early to the Cibolo Steele Lady Knights, but battled back to win the match in three straight sets, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-22. The Lady Rebels hurt themselves throughout the match with unforced service errors. They fell behind 15-10 tha...

By Logan McCullough 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 sco...

By Moses Leos III Cohesive team play in critical moments meant success for the Hays Lady Rebels last weekend.  A 6-3 mark over the course of three days led the Lady Rebels to finish sixth out of 32 teams and in the gold bracket at the Fraulein Volleyfest tournament, held in New Braunfels Aug. 18-21....

By Moses Leos III Cohesive play and defensive prowess carried the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers to a key non-district win Monday at Tiger Gym. A game-high 12 kills tallied by junior middle blocker Graceyn Tippens lifted Dripping Springs past the Hays Rebels 25-22, 25-19, 25-22. “Beating a team 3-0 is...

By Moses Leos III Three sets were all the Hays Lady Rebel volleyball team needed Monday to claim its first win of the 2016 season.  A 13-kill effort from senior Hailee Morton guided the Lady Rebels to dominant 25-14, 25-15, 26-24s win over Kerrville Tivy in their season opener at Bales Gym.  Hays Hi...

By Moses Leos III With nine players returning from last year’s bi-district round playoff team, the Hays Lady Rebels aim to push forward as they enter their new 25-6A home.  For Hays High head volleyball coach Stephanie Coates, ensuring her team improves is the goal that drives them in 2016.  “We’re ...

By Moses Leos III A concerted team effort Friday allowed the Hays Rebels to notch a key district win despite the absence of a primary offensive weapon.  Even without the abilities of junior Hailee Morton, Hays earned a pivotal straight set win (25-13, 25-22, 25-18) over the Anderson Trojans at Bales...