An overpowering Vista Ridge Ranger offense overwhelmed the Hays Lady Rebels in a 70-37 loss Friday at Bales Gym.
The Rangers struck first, drilling a three-pointer to open the game.
Rebels senior Gabby Bosquez responded by nailing a three-pointer of her own.
But that was the last point the Rebels scored for a while, as the Lady Rangers went on an 11-0 run over the next few minutes.
The Rebels got back on the board when Freshman Lily Guevara completed a three-point play, which cut the Ranger lead to 13-6.
Vista Ridge did not let up, however, finishing the first quarter with a 25-8 lead.
The Lady Rangers began the second quarter the same way they opened the first, drilling a three to extend their lead.
Turnover issues began to surface for Hays as it lost possession three times in the period. Hays was unable to keep up with the high-powered attack of Vista Ridge.
A long-range three-pointer from Guevara at the buzzer helped Hays pare down Vista Ridge’s lead to 39-17 at halftime.
Hays came out of the half swinging in the third frame as Bosquez opened the half with a three-pointer.
However, even with improved play on the court in the third quarter, Hays was unable to cut the sizable gap they faced on the scoreboard. Vista Ridge took a 56-26 lead into the final period of play.
Despite a large deficit, the Lady Rebels did not relent, as they managed to score 11 points in the final quarter.
Bosquez led her team in scoring with 19 points while also securing seven rebounds. Freshman Lilly Guevara finished with 13 points, while sophomore Sydney Collins led her team in rebounds with eight.
Hays senior Chloe Aguirre also contributed by recording three assists on the offensive side and two steals defensively.
The Rebels return home Jan. 23 to take on the Lake Travis Cavaliers at 7 p.m.
