MARION – While it took some time to manifest, the Hays Rebel softball team showcased its offensive muscle last week en route to punching a ticket to the regional quarterfinals.
An eight run, three-inning flurry, highlighted by home runs from Max Valdez, Annaliese Rodriguez and Katie Noble, pushed Hays, now ranked 4th in Class 6A, to an 8-2 Game 2 win over the San Antonio Holmes Huskies. By completing an area round sweep, Hays advances to the regional quarterfinal round for the first time since the 2016 season.
But with a playoff rematch against the powerhouse New Braunfels Canyon Cougarettes on the horizon, Rodriguez said getting off on the right foot will be a critical component.
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