Kathryn Wristen at a 2015 Rebel volleyball game. (Hays Free Press file photo) Kathryn Wristen – Hays Ninety-two assists over the course of 19 sets was how Northwestern State setter and Hays High alumna Kathryn Wristen closed the 2016 campaign. Wristen notched 22 digs and had four blocks during the c...

Hays High offensive lineman Connor Lanfear ended months of speculation by signing his letter of intent to play football at Texas A&M University Wednesday. He is joined by Hays athletic coordinator Neal Lahue and offensive line coach Kevin Palmer. (Photos by Moses Leos III)

By Moses Leos III Prior to his trip to the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl in Carson, CA, Hays High Rebel offensive lineman Connor Lanfear had never flown on an airplane. But a three-hour flight to Los Angeles helped this high school senior start to daydream about big-time college football.  And wh...

By Moses Leos III It took one half for the Boerne Champion Charger offense to overwhelm the Hays Rebels Friday at Boerne ISD Stadium in Boerne.  Champion’s 482 total yards, 304 gained in the first half, sunk the Rebels in a 44-27 season opening loss.  “We showed our inexperience tonight. We have to ...

By Moses Leos III With the Hays starting play in the 6A ranks, head coach Neal LaHue wanted to give his team a glimpse of what 6A life would be like.  Scrimmaging a powerhouse in the Pflugerville Hendrickson Hawks proved to be the barometer they needed.  “They are one of the best teams in the area. ...

By Moses Leos III There’s a sense of purpose around the Hays High Rebel camp this summer, perhaps a sense not felt in some time.  For the past two years, Hays was considered district title contenders in 27-4A.  That’s not the case in its new home of 14-6A, where the Rebels are projected to finish ne...