We at Barton Publications are proud to present our selections for the 2018-19 All- Hays Free Press and News-Dispatch football team. Selections were determined based on several factors, including season stats and district and state accolades. While not every athlete was selected, we salute and recogn...

Five touchdowns from senior quarterback Xavier Martinez played a pivotal role in a 55-7 Hays Rebels win over the rival Lehman Lobos at Shelton Stadium. Hays (7-0, 5-0) notches its 13th straight win over Lehman (0-7, 0-5) while also continuing the program’s best start to a season since the 2005 campa...

All three phases of the game for the Lehman Lobos struggled in a 51-17 season opening loss to the New Braunfels Canyon Cougars Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium. Lehman’s defense was gashed by the Cougar rushing attack, while the Lobo offense was unable to work past a stingy Canyon defense. Lobo woes be...

Under the guidance of new leadership, optimism is high for a Lehman Lobos football program searching for success. As such, first year head coach Bruce Salmon isn’t afraid to mix things up a bit. One can see that with the Texas ten gallon hat he wears every practice. But for Salmon and his staff, wan...

During his freshman season Bryant Lewis was thrown into the fire of being the Lehman starting quarterback after then starting quarterback Daniel O’Neal went down with an injury in the third game of the 2017 season. The transition from wide receiver to quarterback was easy for Lewis since he had play...

A furious second half comeback wasn’t enough for the Lehman Lobos as they fell 33-17 to the San Antonio John Jay Mustangs (3-1) in front of a homecoming crowd Friday at Bob Shelton Stadium. An early first quarter interception by Jay senior cornerback Nathan Garcia set up a 39-yard rushing touchdown ...

Three games into his varsity football career on Thursday, Lehman Lobos freshman Bryant Lewis made a name for himself. A sensational go-ahead touchdown catch in overtime by Lewis was the difference as the Lobos (1-2) claimed a dramatic 42-35 victory over the Akins Eagles at Burger Stadium. For Lewis,...

ny doubt of the culture change taking place on the gridiron at Lehman High was dispelled minutes into the team’s annual Lobo Kickoff scrimmage Saturday. During one of the first few plays, two linemen engaged in a small scuffle that went beyond the whistle. Within seconds, coaches came in to break up...