Rebel's Valdez celebrates Pitcher of the Year honor  Following success in 2017, Hays High pitcher Maxine Valdez understood there was a need for growth in her game. By advancing her skills, and continuing to put a lot of trust in her teammates, Valdez was able to reap the rewards earlier this month w...

Over the course of 30-plus years coaching in Hays CISD, Gary Gaddy and Mitch Phillips have seen their fair share of what public education has to offer. Amid the highest of highs and otherwise, Gaddy and Phillips have always welcomed the opportunity to guide and develop the next generation of athlete...

Over the course of his 30-plus year career, Hays High athletic coordinator Les Goad grasps the all-encompassing nature of a coaching transition. Changes on the field, as well as off, can be overwhelming for the uninitiated and unprepared. That’s why Goad and his staff continue to foster learning, wh...

In his one and only opportunity to go up against the best in Texas, Hays High senior long jumper Dillon Baker made sure to make the most of it. With a personal best 23-feet, 6-inch jump, Baker secured the bronze medal at Saturday’s UIL 6A boys long jump competition held at Mike A. Myers Stadium. “I ...

Hays High visual art students John Ibarra and Victoria Johnson, participated in the state portion of the Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) last week. Hays High artists Victoria Johnson (left) and John Ibarra pose with their artworks submitted for the Visual Arts Scholastic Event. (Photo by Angelic...

On Thursday, soon-to-be graduates of Hays High took part in several “Senior Walk” events held at Buda, Camino Real, Carpenter Hill, Elm Grove, Negley, Pfluger, and Tom Green Elementary schools. As they arrived at the campuses, they were greeted with cheers, signs, confetti, kazoos, balloons, high fi...

Nine Hays CISD softball athletes earned honors as they were selected to the 25-6A All-District team, according to results released earlier this week. Heading the list was Hays Rebel pitcher Maxine Valdez, whose success in the circle led her to be named the district’s pitcher of the year. Joining Val...

Eight Hays Lady Rebel soccer players were named as selections to the 25-6A All District list in 2018. Leading the way were seniors Alexis Spears and Mariah Gonzales, who were both named as first team selections. Chasity Haas and Bailey Endslee were both tabbed as second team All-District selections....

Six Hays CISD athletes will make their case for a gold medal this week as they compete in the UIL state track and field meet Saturday at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin. The group, a mix of underclassmen and seasoned veterans, will take on a field of talent athletes from across the state. Leading th...

For the better part of six innings Saturday, the Hays Rebels seemed to have the state-ranked New Braunfels Canyon Cougarettes on the ropes. But a few costly mistakes, which led to a four-run Cougarette sixth inning, brought Hays’ 2018 campaign to a close in a heartbreaking 5-2 area round playoff los...