Lightning struck twice for Hays High's tennis team Oct. 3 when they defeated the Lehman Lobos 10-7 in the first round of the District 25-6A tournament, marking their second victory over the Lobos in roughly a week's span. Prior to this month, Lehman had a 12 match winning streak over Hays that spanned roughly five seasons. However, Hays' 2019 team tennis campaign came to a close Monday when they fell to state-ranked Bowie 10-1 in the district tournament quarterfinals.
To the left, Lehman Lobo sophomore Zane Ornelas serves up the ball during a set played in the team's district tournament tilt against rival Hays. Below, Hays Rebel Joey Salinas follows through on a swing during a match.