All Hays Free Press, News-Dispatch Softball Team Player of the YearCamille Corona, Dripping Springs Camille Corona didn’t just break records during her standout four year tenure at Dripping Springs High. She shattered them into a million pieces. Sporting a career batting average of .522 and an on-ba...

MARION – While it took some time to manifest, the Hays Rebel softball team showcased its offensive muscle last week en route to punching a ticket to the regional quarterfinals. An eight run, three-inning flurry, highlighted by home runs from Max Valdez, Annaliese Rodriguez and Katie Noble, pushed Ha...

Emotions ran high Friday as the Hays Rebel softball team not only secured a share of the 25-6A crown with a 4-1 senior night win over the Del Valle Cardinals, but also honored late teammate Brynn Aylor. “You know we opened up our new field, and I think it was our second home district game and we’ve ...

Early offense was the key for the state-ranked Hays Rebels softball team Friday as it cruised past the Westlake Chaparrals 7-2, notching the program’s 10th straight win in a row. Hays leaned heavily on freshman starting pitcher Katie Noble, who struck out two batters and allowed two runs on six hits...

Dominant pitching and some timely hitting were all it took for the Hays Rebel softball team to take down the Lake Travis Cavaliers 5-0 Friday. Rebel pitcher Maxine Valdez got the start for Hays and mowed through Lake Travis early and often. Valdez finished with 17 strikeouts in the game. After stran...

Last month, three Hays High softball players signed their letters of intent to continue their playing careers at the collegiate level. Brianna Rodriguez (left) signed on to play with Texas A&M Kingsville, Amaya Guerrero (center) signed with Odessa College and Max Valdez (right) at Lubbock Christian ...

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...

A career-high 17 strikeouts from starting pitcher Maxine Valdez was the catalyst for the Hays Rebels’ 1-0 win over the rival Lehman Lobos Friday at Lehman High. “I think I came out strong tonight,” Valdez said. “My rise ball was better than it was before and I threw a couple of curves in there that ...

With seven starters returning for the 2018 season, the Hays Lady Rebel softball team is setting high goals as they aim to make a run to the state tournament. “We talked a lot last year about being district champs,” said Hays Head Coach Lisa Cone. “We talked about playoffs and wanting to go to the st...

Rising to the occasion last week helped the Hays Rebel softball team power its way into the second round of the playoffs. An aggressive approach at the plate, mixed with strong pitching, allowed Hays to eliminate the San Antonio Madison Mavericks 10-5 and 13-3 in a two-game sweep. With the wins, Hay...