Hays falls to Vandegrift, but secures elusive playoff spot

Mixed emotions hung in the minds of Hays Rebel players, fans and coaches at the conclusion of Friday’s regular season finale at Bob Shelton Stadium.

All tried to decipher a second half Rebel meltdown that allowed the Vandegrift Vipers to escape with a 31-20 win.

But the sting of Friday’s loss, which snapped the team’s three-game win streak, was tempered by the fact that Hays will be finally postseason bound for the first time in four seasons.