Six unanswered Austin Maroons runs tallied in the final five frames Tuesday spoiled the Hays Rebel softball team’s home opener in a 6-1 loss.  Austin’s ability to exact damage with limited outs played a primary role in Rebel struggles. All six Maroon runs were scored with two outs in a frame. Inexpe...

Where most pitchers might wilt under pressure in the clutch, Lehman Lobo senior pitcher Lexi Bechtel thrives on it. So when the Austin Maroons loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh frame and had a batter reach a full count, Bechtel didn’t flinch as she notched a game-ending strikeout to secu...

Sensing a chance to thin the crowd battling for 25-6A playoff spots Tuesday, the Hays Rebel boys basketball team wasn’t coy in slamming the door on the Austin Maroons. Backed by 17 points from guard Durand Hill, Hays (17-9, 6-5) utilized a red-hot offense to cruise to a 62-38 win over Austin. With t...

A career high four touchdown effort from running back Xavier Green paced the Hays Rebels in a 69-36 homecoming win over the Austin Maroons Friday at Shelton Stadium. All told, both offenses combined for more than 980 total yards on 136 plays in what was at times a back-and-forth shootout. Hays (6-0,...

AUSTIN – A critical stop on a late two-point conversion attempt made the difference for the Hays Rebels in a wild 48-47 win Thursday over the Austin Maroons at House Park. With the win, Hays (6-0, 4-0 in 25-6A play) experiences its best start to a season since the 2006 campaign. The Rebels also keep...

By Ryan Mayner The Austin High Maroons defeated the Hays Rebels 35-34 Friday on homecoming night.  Maroon quarterback Beau Kahlbacher led his team on a 94-yard drive and scored on a wild play in the waning moments.   The Rebels scored early and often, but Austin answered every time.  The difference ...