Hays Rebels vs. San Marcos Rattlers
When: Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bob Shelton Stadium
Last meeting (2018): Hays 28, San Marcos 17
A longtime Hays County rivalry is renewed Friday as Hays and San Marcos square off for the only the second time in the last eight seasons. Plenty of questions surround a Rebel offense that features a handful of new faces, some of whom are seeing varsity action for the first time. That includes an offensive line that does not have a starter returning from last year. What isn’t new, however, is head coach Les Goad’s Slot-T attack, which is helmed by quarterback Durand Hill and running back Xavier Green. Meanwhile, the Rebel defense will be led by linebacker Jake Lopez and cornerback Pi-Ellei Henderson. On the opposite side, San Marcos looks to improve from last season’s dismal 1-9 campaign on the shoulders of quarterback Alex Garcia, who led the team with 900 yards passing. But the Rattlers also face inexperience questions at running back, as well as at wide receiver. San Marcos will also be pressed to stop opponents, too. The Rattlers allowed 44 points per contest last year.
