The Hays Rebels (8-2) capped off the regular season Friday with a thrilling 56-42 win over the Del Valle Cardinals (5-5) on senior night at Bob Shelton Stadium.
The Rebel offense scored on their opening possession of the game with a 2-yard run by senior running back Xavier Green. However, Del Valle countered by taking a 21-7 lead via three straight scoring drives. Del Valle quarterback Jace Wilson hit wide receiver Caleb Burton for 13 and 42-yard touchdown passes, which was then followed by a 19-yard touchdown dash by running back Tavierre Dunlap.
Hays’ offense answered back with three touchdowns in the second quarter to retake the lead. Two touchdowns by Xavier Green, both from the 1-yard line, and a 9-yard touchdown catch by senior running back JoeAngel Carrasco from junior quarterback Durand Hill gave the Rebels a 28-21 lead at halftime.
