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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks baseball drops series against Rouse]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26237,hays-hawks-baseball-drops-series-against-rouse</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-drop-series-against-rouse-1775058101.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Hawks baseball pitcher Mikey Munoz (No. 15) winds back for the pitch during the first game of the series against the Rouse High School Raiders Tuesday, March 24. Despite their efforts</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Hawks baseball pitcher Mikey Munoz (No. 15) winds back for the pitch during the first game of the series against the Rouse High School Raiders Tuesday, March 24. Despite their efforts, the Hawks fell 4-1 in the home game.</p><p>The Hawks went on to lose 3-1 on the road, bringing the team’s district record to 3-3 going into its press time game against the Lockhart Lions Tuesday, March 31. Hays will finish the series at home at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Hawks host Don Shelton Relays]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26200,hays-high-school-hawks-host-don-shelton-relays</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-hawks-host-bob-shelton-relays-1773848711.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>BUDA — The Hays High School Hawks hosted the Don Shelton Relays Thursday, March 12, seeing 14 schools competing in a full day of fast times, strong performances and exciting competition across all eve</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>BUDA —</strong> The Hays High School Hawks hosted the Don Shelton Relays Thursday, March 12, seeing 14 schools competing in a full day of fast times, strong performances and exciting competition across all events.</p><p>Athletes from across the region gathered in Buda to showcase their talents on the track and in the field events, making for an action-packed meet at the Hays campus.</p><p>The Hawks junior varsity team will return to competition March 26 at Johnson High School in Buda, while varsity will attend the Charles Austin Classic at Texas State University March 27.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks rally past Glenn as season nears the finish line]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26175,hays-hawks-rally-past-glenn-as-season-nears-the-finish-line</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-rally-past-glenn-as-season-nears-the-finish-line-1773245917.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>KYLE — On Tuesday, March 3, the Hays High School Hawks boys soccer team hosted the Glenn High School Grizzlies in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5A Region IV District 25 matchup. With the s</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>KYLE — </strong>On Tuesday, March 3, the Hays High School Hawks boys soccer team hosted the Glenn High School Grizzlies in a University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5A Region IV District 25 matchup. With the season winding down, both teams were battling for valuable playoff positioning.</p><p>The Grizzlies took an early advantage and led 1–0 at halftime. The Hawks, however, came out energized in the second half and mounted a determined comeback. Their persistence paid off, as they found the net twice to secure a 2–1 victory over Glenn.</p><p>The Hawks were back in action Friday, March 6, and traveled to face the Liberty Hill High School Panthers, who entered the contest with a 7-4-2 record. The match proved to be another tight defensive battle, but this time the Hawks came up just short, falling 1–0 to the Panthers.</p><p>The Hawks concluded their regular season on Tuesday, March 10, when they hosted the Lehman High School Lobos. This also served as senior night and all seniors were honored by family members and friends before the game. The score and final playoff standings were not available at press time.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Lady Hawks softball opens district play with shutout against Cedar Park]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26174,hays-lady-hawks-softball-opens-district-play-with-shutout-against-cedar-park</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-lady-hawks-softball-opens-district-play-with-shutout-1773243275.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School softball team pitcher Addie S. (No. 17) does some warmup pitches, during the Hawks’ district opener against the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves Tuesday, March 3. The Lady Hawks do</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School softball team pitcher Addie S. (No. 17) does some warmup pitches, during the Hawks’ district opener against the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves Tuesday, March 3. The Lady Hawks dominated the game with a score of 8-0 and scored three home runs during the game.</p><p>On Friday, March 6, the team continued its win streak when the Hawks defeated the Leander High School Lions 6-2. The Hawks are 2-0 in district and will travel to face the Rouse High School Raiders at press time Tuesday, March 10. Their next home game will be against the Lockhart High School Lions at 7 p.m. March 13.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks battle district-leading Rouse Raiders to draw]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26155,hays-hawks-battle-district-leading-rouse-raiders-to-draw</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-battle-district-leading-rouse-raiders-to-draw-1772643822.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Team goes on to best Lockhart Lions</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>KYLE —</strong> The Hays High School Hawks boys soccer team ended a Feb. 24 district matchup against the Rouse Raiders in a draw and went on to beat the Lockhart High School Lions 3-2 Friday, Feb. 27.</p><p>The Raiders entered the contest in first place in University Interscholastic League (UIL) 5A Region IV District 25 with a 9-0-2 district record, but the Hawks rose to the challenge.</p><p>Hays' offensive performance resulted in scoring two goals against the district leaders, while also matching Rouse’s intensity throughout the night. The teams traded momentum in a fast-paced, physical contest and strong defensive efforts on both sides kept the game level.</p><p>When the final whistle blew, the Hawks had earned a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the top-ranked Raiders.</p><p>On Friday, the team traveled to Lockhart High School’s Lion Field, where it earned its fourth district win of the season.</p><p>With the regular season winding down, Hays continues to play strong soccer at the right time. The Hawks currently sit in fifth place with a district record of 4-5-2 and are pushing for a top-four finish to secure a bi-district playoff berth.</p><p>The Hawks faced the Glenn High School Grizzlies at press time Tuesday, March 3.</p><p>Hays will close out the regular season at home Tuesday, March 10, against the Lehman High School Lobos. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. at Bob Shelton Stadium.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lady Hays Hawks fall in tight match against Lockhart Lions]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26156,lady-hays-hawks-fall-in-tight-match-against-lockhart-lions</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-lady-hays-hawks-fall-in-tight-match-against-lockhart-lions-1772639834.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>KYLE — The Hays High School Hawks girls soccer hosted the Lockhart High School Lions Friday, Feb. 27, in a competitive district matchup that remained close from start to finish.Lockhart struck first, </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>KYLE —</strong> The Hays High School Hawks girls soccer hosted the Lockhart High School Lions Friday, Feb. 27, in a competitive district matchup that remained close from start to finish.</p><p>Lockhart struck first, taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. The Hawks came out strong in the second half, creating opportunities and applying steady pressure, but both defenses held firm. Despite a determined effort, Hays was unable to find the equalizer.</p><p>The Lions secured the 1-0 victory.</p><p>The Hawks currently sit in fifth place with a district record of 4-6-1. Their final game of the season was played Tuesday, March 3, against the Glenn High School Grizzlies, but the result was unavailable as of press time.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School swimmers compete at State]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26127,hays-high-school-swimmers-compete-at-state</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-swimmers-compete-at-state-1772038293.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Hawks varsity swimmer, Daniela Castro, competes in the 100-yard breaststroke during the 2026 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Swim and Dive State Meet, held at the Lee &amp;amp; Jo</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Hawks varsity swimmer, Daniela Castro, competes in the 100-yard breaststroke during the 2026 University Interscholastic League (UIL) Swim and Dive State Meet, held at the Lee &amp; Joe Jamail Texas Swimming Center at The University of Texas at Austin Friday, Feb. 20. Castro, a senior member of the Hays Aquatic swim team, was the sole individual swimmer who qualified for UIL State. She competed in three events — the 100-yard breast stroke, the 100-yard backstroke and the 50-yard freestyle — advancing to finals for the latter. As an individual swimmer, she placed 10th overall for the 50-yard freestyle Saturday, Feb. 21.</p><p>The Hawks’ relay team is the first Hays High School female swim relay team to qualify for State in the program’s history. After the preliminary round, the team advanced to the 200-yard medley relay finals and, ultimately, placed ninth overall in the state.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Lady Hawks basketball season comes to an end]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26128,hays-lady-hawks-basketball-season-comes-to-an-end</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-lady-hawks-basketball-season-comes-to-an-end-1772034620.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Lady Hawks basketball team player Faith Gray (No. 0) shoots the ball, as a Wagner High School Thunderbird defender attempts to block her shot during the team’s neutral Bi-District pla</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Lady Hawks basketball team player Faith Gray (No. 0) shoots the ball, as a Wagner High School Thunderbird defender attempts to block her shot during the team’s neutral Bi-District playoff game, held at Davenport High School Tuesday, Feb. 17. Despite their efforts, the Hawks fell to Wagner 62-27, which ended the team’s playoff run and season.</p><p>Hays ended the season in fourth place in the district, with a final record of 21-14 overall and 8-6 district.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Lady Hawks defeat Lehman Lady Lobos]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26097,hays-high-school-lady-hawks-defeat-lehman-lady-lobos</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-lady-hawks-defeat-lehman-lady-lobos-1771431491.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Each team celebrates various achievements</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Hays High School Hawks and the Lehman High School Lobos girls basketball teams faced off to end the regular season Tuesday, Feb. 10. Despite their best efforts, the Lady Lobos could not overcome the Hawks, losing 75-55.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition to the win, which sent the Hawks to playoffs, senior Endia Stigall (No. 5) scored her 2,000th career point. She has more than 450 career steals, 430 career assists and 350 career boards. Hays ended the regular season with an overall record of 21-13 and a district record of 8-6. The team will face San Antonio’s Wagner High School for the Bi-District round of playoffs at press time Tuesday, Feb. 17.</p><p>Recently, Hays and Lehman high school students competed in the We Are Blood High School Heroes blood drive competition. Hays registered 66 donors and received 49 units of blood. Lehman won the competition by registering 111 donors and bringing in 76 units of blood. During the Feb. 10 game, Lehman principal James Cruz accepts the trophy and a check for the school.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Hawks squeak by Lehman High School Lobos]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26099,hays-high-school-hawks-squeak-by-lehman-high-school-lobos</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-hawks-squeak-by-lehman-high-school-lobos-1771433244.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>BUDA — The Hays High School Hawks hosted the Lehman High School Lobos Thursday, Feb. 12, in a tightly contested district soccer matchup.The lone goal of the match came early in the first half when Haw</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>BUDA —</strong> The Hays High School Hawks hosted the Lehman High School Lobos Thursday, Feb. 12, in a tightly contested district soccer matchup.</p><p>The lone goal of the match came early in the first half when Hawk Alegria Cole (No. 22) found the back of the net to give Hays a 1-0 advantage. From that point on, the Hawks’ defense stood tall, shutting down multiple Lobo scoring opportunities and preserving the narrow lead.</p><p>Hays’ back line and goalkeeper combined for a strong defensive performance, keeping Lehman off the scoreboard and securing the hard-fought 1-0 victory.</p><p>The Hawks’ next home game will be Friday, Feb. 20, against Leander High School.</p><p>The Lobos will host Cedar Park High School at 7:15 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20.</p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:66.01%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:5568/3712;" src="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/wysiwig/2026/02/18/021826-alegria-cole-hays-hawks-v-lehman-soccer.jpg" width="5568" height="3712"><figcaption><span style="color:#1D2228;">Pictured is Hays High School Hawk Alegria Cole (No. 22) advancing the ball toward the goal early in the first half of the Feb. 12 game against the Lehman High School Lobos. The Hawks held on for a 1-0 win. (PHOTO BY ALBERT SANCHEZ)</span></figcaption></figure> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Hawks shut out Glenn High School Grizzlies]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26077,hays-high-school-hawks-shut-out-glenn-high-school-grizzlies</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-hawks-shut-out-glenn-high-school-grizzlies-1770826904.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Hawks girls soccer team member Bella Romero (No. 9) tries to gain control of the ball against a tough Glenn High School Grizzlies defender. The Hawks shut out the Grizzlies with the f</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Hawks girls soccer team member Bella Romero (No. 9) tries to gain control of the ball against a tough Glenn High School Grizzlies defender. The Hawks shut out the Grizzlies with the final score of 2-0 in the district matchup Friday, Feb. 6.</p><p>The Hawks are currently 3-1-1 and their next home game will be at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, against the Lehman High School Lobos.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks shut out Leander Lions, fall to Raiders]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26064,hays-hawks-shut-out-leander-lions-fall-to-raiders</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:16:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-shut-out-leander-lions-fall-to-raiders-1770308403.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>KYLE — The Hays High School Hawks boys varsity soccer team ended the month of January with one win and one loss, bring its overall record to 7-4 and district record to 1-3 for the season.After a one-d</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p><strong>KYLE —</strong> The Hays High School Hawks boys varsity soccer team ended the month of January with one win and one loss, bring its overall record to 7-4 and district record to 1-3 for the season.</p><p>After a one-day weather delay, on Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Hawks hosted the Leander High School Lions. In the second half, the Hawks came out strong and scored three goals. The final score was Hawks 3, Lions 0.&nbsp;</p><p>After the game, Hawks head soccer coach Spencer Roach said it was a hard-fought win and a tough first half. He said that the team showed resilience, was locked in and played tough in the second half to get the shut out. The coach went on to say that they had some great wins early in the season to prepare them for district play.&nbsp;</p><p>However, on Friday, Jan. 30, the Hawks traveled to Rouse High School to take on the Raiders. The Raiders are currently in first place with a district record of 3-0. The Hawks were shut out and the final score was Raiders 4, Hawks 0.&nbsp;</p><p>At press time Tuesday, Feb. 3, Hays hosted the Lockhart High School Lions and lost 1-0.</p><p>The Hawks’ next home game will be at 7:15 p.m. Feb. 10 against the Liberty Hill High School Panthers, who currently have a district record of 1-1-1.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks girls basketball falls to Cedar Park Timberwolves]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26022,hays-hawks-girls-basketball-falls-to-cedar-park-timberwolves</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:10:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-hawks-fall-to-cedar-park-high-school-timberwolves-1769617219.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Hays High School Hawks girls basketball team hosted the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves and couldn’t keep up, losing 40-23.The Hawks trap a Timberwolves player, as she tri</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>On Tuesday, Jan. 20, the Hays High School Hawks girls basketball team hosted the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves and couldn’t keep up, losing 40-23.</p><p>The Hawks trap a Timberwolves player, as she tries to make a pass. Hays went on to beat Leander High School 47-37 Friday, Jan. 23, bringing the team’s record to 18-11 overall, 5-4 district. Currently, the Hawks are fourth in the district. Hays will host Rouse High School (19-11 overall, 4-5 district) at press time Tuesday, Jan. 27.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
            <author>news@haysfreepress.com (Staff Report)</author></item><item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hays, Lehman face off on the court]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/26001,hays-lehman-face-off-on-the-court</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-lehman-face-off-on-the-court-1769011512.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>The Hays High School Hawks (14-10 overall, 2-3 district) and the Lehman High School Lobos (3-17 overall, 0-5 district) boys basketball teams took to the court Friday, Jan. 16, for a district matchup t</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Hays High School Hawks (14-10 overall, 2-3 district) and the Lehman High School Lobos (3-17 overall, 0-5 district) boys basketball teams took to the court Friday, Jan. 16, for a district matchup that resulted in a 61-40 win for the Hawks.&nbsp;</p><p>Lehman will visit Lockhart High School at press time Jan. 20 to take on the Lions, before hosting Cedar Park High School at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23.</p><p>The Hawks will travel to Cedar Park High School at press time Jan. 20. The team’s next home game will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, against Leander High School.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Hawks overpower Lockhart Lions]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25955,hays-high-school-hawks-overpower-lockhart-lions</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-hawks-overpower-lockhart-lions-1768406966.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Hawks senior point guard, Endia Stigall (No. 5), dashes across the court during the team’s district matchup against the Lockhart High School Lions Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Hawks took a do</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Hawks senior point guard, Endia Stigall (No. 5), dashes across the court during the team’s district matchup against the Lockhart High School Lions Tuesday, Jan. 6. The Hawks took a dominating 60-20 win. The team went on to lose 66-37 to Glenn High School on the road Friday, Jan. 9, bringing its district record to 3-2.&nbsp;</p><p>The Hawks will host Liberty Hill at press time Jan. 13, and will travel to Lehman High School to take on the Lobos at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16.&nbsp;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Lady Hawks dominate Boerne-Champion High School Chargers]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25891,hays-high-school-lady-hawks-dominate-boerne-champion-high-school-chargers</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-lady-hawks-dominate-boerne-champion-high-school-chargers-1765987959.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Hawks girls basketball team member Kaylor Brokmeyer (No. 21) posts up against an opponent from Boerne-Champion High School during a nondistrict matchup Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Hawks beat</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Hawks girls basketball team member Kaylor Brokmeyer (No. 21) posts up against an opponent from Boerne-Champion High School during a nondistrict matchup Tuesday, Dec. 9. The Hawks beat the Chargers 71-35.</p><p>The Hawks went on to win 60-52 over the Cedar Park High School Timberwolves Friday, Dec. 12, in the district opener. Hays’ next home game will be at 7 p.m. Jan. 6, 2026, when they host Lockhart High School.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School tops Hendrickson High School, prepares for district play]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25853,hays-high-school-tops-hendrickson-high-school-prepares-for-district-play</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-high-school-tops-hendrickson-high-school-prepares-for-district-play-1765386431.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School Hawks girls basketball team member Faith Gray (No. 0) drives to the basket, as she is pursued by Hendrickson High School Hawks players during the teams’ nondistrict game Tuesday, Dec.</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School Hawks girls basketball team member Faith Gray (No. 0) drives to the basket, as she is pursued by Hendrickson High School Hawks players during the teams’ nondistrict game Tuesday, Dec. 2. Hays topped Hendrickson 47-37 in the matchup.</p><p>District play will begin Friday, Dec. 12, when the Hays Hawks will travel to Cedar Park High School for a 7 p.m. tip off against the Timberwolves.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks soar over Crockett Cougars, 65-46]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25813,hays-hawks-soar-over-crockett-cougars-65-46</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-soar-over-crockett-cougars-65-46-1764090001.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Hays High School Hawks boys basketball team visited Crockett High School to take on the Cougars in a nondistrict matchup and left with its second win of the season, which star</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>On Tuesday, Nov. 18, the Hays High School Hawks boys basketball team visited Crockett High School to take on the Cougars in a nondistrict matchup and left with its second win of the season, which started Nov. 14. The final score was 65-46.&nbsp;</p><p>The team’s next home game will tip-off at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, against Cedar Creek High School. District play begins Dec. 19.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks, Lehman Lobos face off to end season]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25771,hays-hawks-lehman-lobos-face-off-to-end-season</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 -0600</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-lehman-lobos-face-off-to-end-season-1762963148.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>In each team’s final game of the season, crosstown rivals Lehman High School and Hays High School took the field at Bob Shelton Stadium Friday, Nov. 7. Although the Lobos took the lead early, they ult</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>In each team’s final game of the season, crosstown rivals Lehman High School and Hays High School took the field at Bob Shelton Stadium Friday, Nov. 7. Although the Lobos took the lead early, they ultimately lost 33-13 to the Hawks.&nbsp;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays High School Hawks struggle to find groove against Leander High School Lions]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25704,hays-high-school-hawks-struggle-to-find-groove-against-leander-high-school-lions</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hawks-struggle-to-find-groove-against-leander-1761147360.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School volleyball player Lilianna Ledesma (No. 7) leaps to hit the ball over the net during the team’s 3-0 (13-25, 16-25, 18-25) district loss to the Leander High School Lions Tuesday, Oct. </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School volleyball player Lilianna Ledesma (No. 7) leaps to hit the ball over the net during the team’s 3-0 (13-25, 16-25, 18-25) district loss to the Leander High School Lions Tuesday, Oct. 14. After Friday’s loss to Liberty Hill High School, the Hawks’ current overall record is 18-21, with a 5-7 district record. The team's final home game of the season will be at press time Tuesday, Oct. 21, against Rouse High School. Its last game of the season will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, at Glenn High School.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks downed by Weiss Wolves]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25683,hays-hawks-downed-by-weiss-wolves</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25683,hays-hawks-downed-by-weiss-wolves</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-downed-by-weiss-wolves-1760540318.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Following two winning weeks, the Hays High School Hawks football team hosted the Weiss High School Wolves Friday, Oct. 10, and lost 50-8, bringing the team’s district record to 2-2 for the season and </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Following two winning weeks, the Hays High School Hawks football team hosted the Weiss High School Wolves Friday, Oct. 10, and lost 50-8, bringing the team’s district record to 2-2 for the season and putting it at fifth in the district. The Hawks will travel to College Station High School Friday, Oct. 17, to take on the Cougars, who are currently in fourth place in the district.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks sink Lehman Lobos in Clary Clash rout]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25596,hays-hawks-sink-lehman-lobos-in-clary-clash-rout</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25596,hays-hawks-sink-lehman-lobos-in-clary-clash-rout</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-sink-lehman-lobos-in-clary-clash-rout-1758123686.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>The Hays High School Hawks (7-3 overall, 2-1 district) and Lehman High School Lobos (4-6 overall, 0-2 district) girls water polo teams competed in the 2025 Clary Clash, held at YMCA Camp Moody, Saturd</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Hays High School Hawks (7-3 overall, 2-1 district) and Lehman High School Lobos (4-6 overall, 0-2 district) girls water polo teams competed in the 2025 Clary Clash, held at YMCA Camp Moody, Saturday, Sept. 13. The Hawks ran up the scoreboard in a 22-1 win over the Lobos.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lady Tigers volleyball sweeps Hays Hawks]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25583,lady-tigers-volleyball-sweeps-hays-hawks</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-lady-tigers-volleyball-sweeps-hays-hawks-1757521008.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers volleyball (18-13 overall) traveled to Hays High School (13-14 overall) for a non-district match, where they came out with a sweeping 3-0 (25-20, </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Dripping Springs Lady Tigers volleyball (18-13 overall) traveled to Hays High School (13-14 overall) for a non-district match, where they came out with a sweeping 3-0 (25-20, 25-17, 25-12) victory.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
            <author>news@haysfreepress.com (Staff Report)</author></item><item>
            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks volleyball swept by Dripping Springs Tigers]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25576,hays-hawks-volleyball-swept-by-dripping-springs-tigers</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-volleyball-swept-by-dripping-springs-tigers-1757518484.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Hays High School’s Malia Gibbs (No. 14) prepares to bump the ball during the Sept. 2 home match against Dripping Springs High School. The Hawks fell in three sets in the non-district matchup (20-25, 1</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Hays High School’s Malia Gibbs (No. 14) prepares to bump the ball during the Sept. 2 home match against Dripping Springs High School. The Hawks fell in three sets in the non-district matchup (20-25, 17-25, 12-25).</p><p>The Hawks went on to sweep San Marcos High School Friday, Sept. 5. They will travel to Lehman High School to take on the Lobos at press time Tuesday, Sept. 9, before returning home to host Lockhart High School at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks soar over Elgin Wildcats]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25550,hays-hawks-soar-over-elgin-wildcats</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25550,hays-hawks-soar-over-elgin-wildcats</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:10:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-soar-over-elgin-wildcats-1756918074.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>The Hays High School Hawks defense holds the line against Elgin High School during first-half action Friday, Aug. 28, at Bob Shelton Stadium. The Hawks rolled to a commanding 43-13 victory over the Wi</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Hays High School Hawks defense holds the line against Elgin High School during first-half action Friday, Aug. 28, at Bob Shelton Stadium. The Hawks rolled to a commanding 43-13 victory over the Wildcats in the non-district matchup. The Hawks will travel to Pflugerville High School for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff Friday, Sept. 5.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays CISD football underway]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25497,hays-cisd-football-underway</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25497,hays-cisd-football-underway</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-cisd-football-underway-1755117352.png" type="image/png" medium="image" /><description>Prior to the first day of school, the Hays High School Hawks, Johnson High School Jaguars and Lehman High School Lobos participated in football camps to prepare for the upcoming season. Additionally, </description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Prior to the first day of school, the Hays High School Hawks, Johnson High School Jaguars and Lehman High School Lobos participated in football camps to prepare for the upcoming season. Additionally, the Lobos hosted the their annual Blue and Silver Scrimmage Aug. 9.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
            <author>news@haysfreepress.com (Staff Report)</author></item><item>
            <title><![CDATA[Lady Hawks swipe win against Panthers]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25207,lady-hawks-swipe-win-against-panthers</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25207,lady-hawks-swipe-win-against-panthers</guid>
            <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 11:38:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-lady-hawks-swipe-win-against-panthers-1747672863.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>The Hays High School softball team (11-6 overall, 6-1 district) traveled to Liberty Hill High School (14-3-1 overall, 4-2 district) to take on the Panthers Monday, March 17, winning 11-10 in the distr</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Hays High School softball team (11-6 overall, 6-1 district) traveled to Liberty Hill High School (14-3-1 overall, 4-2 district) to take on the Panthers Monday, March 17, winning 11-10 in the district game. The Hawks will travel to Cedar Park High School at press time March 25, before returning home to take on Leander High School at 7 p.m. Friday, March 28.</p><figure class="image image_resized" style="width:76.24%;"><img style="aspect-ratio:2048/1338;" src="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/wysiwig/2025/05/19/DSC09089-Enhanced-NR.jpg" width="2048" height="1338"><figcaption>PHOTO BY URSULA ROGERS<br>Hailey Ruiz (No. 3) takes off from the base, with her eye on the play.</figcaption></figure> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks, Johnson Jags compete at state track meet]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25158,hays-hawks-johnson-jags-compete-at-state-track-meet</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25158,hays-hawks-johnson-jags-compete-at-state-track-meet</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-johnson-jags-compete-at-state-track-meet-1746646979.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>Above, Hays High School student Endia Stigall competes in the 5A girls triple jump competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Track and Field State meet Friday, May 2, earning fifth pl</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>Above, Hays High School student Endia Stigall competes in the 5A girls triple jump competition at the University Interscholastic League (UIL) Track and Field State meet Friday, May 2, earning fifth place. She also placed sixth in the long jump competition.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks softball season ends]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25142,hays-hawks-softball-season-ends</link>
            <guid>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25142,hays-hawks-softball-season-ends</guid>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hawks-softball-season-ends-1746044105.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>The Hays High School Hawks softball team hosted the Smithson Valley High School Raiders in a district match Friday, April 25, and lost 13-2.</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>The Hays High School Hawks softball team hosted the Smithson Valley High School Raiders in a district match Friday, April 25, and lost 13-2.</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hays Hawks dominate Lockhart Lions]]></title>
            <link>https://www.haysfreepress.com/article/25080,hays-hawks-dominate-lockhart-lions</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate><media:content url="https://static2.haysfreepress.com/data/articles/xga-4x3-hays-hawks-dominate-lockhart-lions-1746479727.jpg" type="image/jpeg" medium="image" /><description>After beating the Lockhart High School Lions (7-11 overall, 1-7 district) 15-7 at home in Buda, the Hays High School baseball team (14-6-1 overall, 5-3 district) traveled to Lockhart High School Frida</description>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[ <p>After beating the Lockhart High School Lions (7-11 overall, 1-7 district) 15-7 at home in Buda, the Hays High School baseball team (14-6-1 overall, 5-3 district) traveled to Lockhart High School Friday, April 4, for the second game of the series and dominated with a 14-7 win. The Hawks will travel to Glenn High School (5-10-3 overall, 3-3 district) at press time April 8, before coming home to finish the series at 7 p.m. Friday, April 11.</p><p>&nbsp;</p> ]]></content:encoded>
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