Hays Rebels (7-1, 5-1) vs. Lake Travis Cavaliers (7-1, 5-1)
When: Friday, Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Bob Shelton Stadium
Last week: Westlake 70, Hays 14; Lake Travis 55, Del Valle 23
Last meeting (2017): Lake Travis 60, Hays 34
Who wants to play Converse Judson the least? That question will be answered Friday as Hays and Lake Travis battle for playoff positioning, with the loser taking on Judson, currently ranked 3rd in Class 6A, in the first round of the postseason in two weeks. At the center of Friday's game is the Rebel defense and whether or not they can rebound and withstand another high-powered attack. Lake Travis, currently ranked 10th in Class 6A, is led by the combo of QB Hudson Card and WR Garrett Wilson, who are part of a unit that's averaging 42 points per contest and close to 370 total yards per game. Conversely, can the Rebel offense find their groove again? Hays' offense struggled last week committing three total turnovers and gaining less than 300 total yards. They'll take on a Lake Travis defense that while conceded 229 yards rushing to Del Valle a week previous, has limited district opponents to no more than three touchdowns per contest. A possible factor to watch for is time of possession. If Hays maintains possession and soaks up the time, they could place themselves in line for a major upset.
