A two-game district skid came to a close Friday for the Hays Lady Rebel basketball team as it held off the Akins Eagles 40-32 on the road. Hays notched its first district victory of the season and the program’s third win over its last eight games. That stretch included losses to district foes Anderson and Bowie. The Lady Rebels (8-9, 1-2) continue district play Friday with a critical home contest against Austin High at 7 p.m. at Bales Gym. A Lucas Lovejoy player is accosted by Hays Lady Rebel senior Aspaisa Youngbird near the baseline during the team’s Dec. 7 game at Bales Gym. Right, Hays Lady Rebel Jasmine Taylor (3) fires off a shot in the lane over a Lucas Lovejoy player.
