When: Friday 7:30 p.m.
Where: Shelton Stadium
Records: Hays 2-2, Lehman 4-0
Last Meeting: Hays 28, Lehman 14 (2010)
Last Week: Hutto 27, Hays 13; Lehman 41, Jefferson 12
What they’re saying:
“It’s very important,” running back Levi Medley said when asked how crucial the team’s goal of beating Hays is. “It’ll be the first time in team history.”
“There’s always a lot of energy when we play them. It will definitely be a big game.” Hays receiver Mason Cervenka
Lehman Offense: Multiple
Lehman Defense: 4-3
Hays Offense: Spread
Hays Defense: 3-4
Players To Watch: Hays – QB Caleb Kimbro, Slot Receiver Michael Romero, Slot receiver Taven Mayberry, WR Mason Cervenka, WR Granger Studdard, WR Trevor Ragsdale, C Boone Feldt, LB Dalton Johnson, LB Mark Oldham, DE Kyle Cox, NG Kyle Williams, CB Christian Rodriguez, CB Jared Rodriguez
Players To Watch: Lehman – QB Matt Anguiano, WR/DE Matt Riojas, RB Levi Medley, LB Charles Williams, WR Jaylon Hardaway, OL Kenny Higgins, OL/LB Ethan Martin, TE Julio Besa, RB Matt Zamora, DL Kris Hernandez, DL Edwin Bahena, CB Bradley Braxton, CB Kyron Morrisette, FS Lawrence Romero
Intangibles: Despite the fact Lehman held a 14-7 halftime lead over the Rebels last season, this is unquestionably the Lobos’ best chance to finally beat Hays. The Lehman defense has looked like a brick wall at times this year, allowing only five points per game, and the Hays offense that was supposed to run like a well-oiled machine has had a few rusty gears all season long. The Rebels have averaged more than a dozen penalties, which cost Hays dearly in losses to Anderson and Hutto. On offense, Lehman can beat you with dazzling running back Levi Medley or through the air with the arm of quarterback Matt Anguiano. Hays’ offense has shown signs of life this year, as quarterback Caleb Kimbro has passed for close to 750 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for 325 more yards and four touchdowns, but the Rebels have also turned the ball over too often in key situations. This time around, Lehman gets rewarded for scheduling Hays as its homecoming game.
Free Press Prediction: Lehman 21, Hays 20
