By Spencer Spilman

The Hays Rebels struggled Friday night as the powerhouse Lake Travis Cavalier offense was too much for Hays to overcome in its 50-14 loss.

Hays found success running the ball against Lake Travis but had trouble through the air. The Rebels used three quarterbacks throughout the game in an attempt to break the Cavs’ defense. 

Meanwhile, Lake Travis took control early by scoring on its first five possessions on offense. Cavalier quarterback Charlie Brewer threw one score and ran for two touchdowns as the Cavs jumped out to a quick 22-0 lead over the Rebels.

At the beginning of the third quarter, Lake Travis running back Maleek Barkley broke for a 34-yard touchdown to extend the lead to 29-0.

Hays answered back with its second quarterback, Gentry Brawith, at the helm. Thailand Mayberry replaced starting running back Cade Powell, who suffered a minor injury. Mayberry, however, picked up where Powell left off. 

After a several strong runs, Brawith hit Marquis Howard for a huge 65-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 29-7. 

Lake Travis answered right back with a touchdown after Cade Brewer scored on a seven-yard touchdown after a short drive for the Cavs.

Hays got its first stop when Zane Norris forced a fumble and the Rebels were able to recover, but could not capitalize, trailing 36-7. 

The Cavs came out of halftime and went on a 13-play drive that was capped off by Patrick Moorer when he ran in an eight-yard touchdown to take a 43-7 lead. They extended their lead to 50-7 following a passing touchdown from Matthew Baldwin to Alec Fuentes. 

Hays quarterback Tyler Conley, who entered the game in the fourth frame, didn’t flinch and took advantage of his few plays on the field. 

Conley highlighted his evening by connecting with Tyrone Meredith for a 76-yard touchdown pass for the final score of the game. 

Coming Up

Hays travels to play at Westlake Friday at 7:30 p.m.