AUSTIN – A 21-point third quarter outburst carried the Hays Rebels past a sluggish start en route to a 45-7 win over the Akins Eagles Thursday at Burger Stadium.

Even with the early stumbles, Hays’ (5-0, 3-0) ground game churned out 515 rushing yards on the night, 212 of those yards gained by running back JoeAngel Carrasco. All told, Hays out-gained Akins 591-97 in total yards.

However, numerous penalties and miscues stymied the Rebel offense in the early going. Of the 101 yards wor...