Bruce Salmon, who had been at the helm of Marion High at the 3A level, was hired by Hays CISD to take over at Lehman High. (Photo by Moses Leos III) 1. Leadership changes in Hays CISD athletics Of all the events that transpired during the 2017-2018 Hays CISD athletic season, few had as much impact a...

Hays Rebel senior Kaitlyn Krafka signed her letter of intent to continue her volleyball career at Lander College in Greenwood, South Carolina. Krafka led the Rebel 2017 volleyball team in kills and is the second Hays volleyball player to sign this season.

Hays Rebel senior Katelyn Krafka readies to serve the ball during a game played in the 2017 season. Krafka was named as the 25-6A most valuable player. (photo by Moses Leos III) Over 400 kills and digs, as well as 24 total blocks during the course of 117 sets played this season helped Hays High seni...

While it wasn’t always easy Tuesday, the Hays Rebels escaped with a hard-fought 3-2 win against the Lake Travis Cavaliers Bales Gym. The Rebels went on a commanding lead in the first set taking a win against the Cavaliers 25-14. Senior Kaitlyn Krafka led her team in points, and dominated both offens...

After missing a pair of games due to injury, Hays High junior outside hitter Catherine Croft hoped to at least keep the ball between the lines against the Vista Ridge Rangers Tuesday. By securing ten kills to go along with senior Kaitlyn Krafka’s team high 13, Croft played a role in the Rebels punch...

Over the course of five sets Friday, the Hays Rebels and Westlake Chaparrals battled for district supremacy in a match that mirrored the ferocity of the playoffs. But Rebel struggles to finish in the clutch opened the door for Westlake to escape with a 22-25, 25-21, 19-25, 25-19, 17-15 win at Bales ...

he Hays Rebels proved Monday it’s not always how you start, but how you finish. Despite falling into an early 2-0 hole against the in-county rival Dripping Springs Tigers, Hays, anchored by a 14-kill effort from senior Kaitlyn Krafka and junior Catherine Croft, rallied to secure a come-from-behind 1...

Effort is something Hays Rebel head volleyball coach Stephanie Coates knows doesn’t show up on the stat sheet. By improving effort on the little things, Coates believes it could add up in a big way to help Hays not only reach a higher level of play, but potentially compete for a district title in 20...

By Logan McCullough After a week off from competition, the Hays Lady Rebels showed signs of rust, but were able to secure a 25-18, 25-21, 25-16 win in straight sets over the San Marcos Lady Rattlers Tuesday thank s to a concerted team effort.  The Lady Rebels started the match strong pushing the sco...

By Moses Leos III A determined Hays Lady Rebel effort couldn’t topple the Class 5A No. 1 ranked Dripping Springs Lady Tigers Monday at Joe Graham Gym.  Dripping Springs’ ability allowed them to hold off Hays en route to a 25-20, 25-16, 25-16 straight set win.  Lady Tiger senior hitter Morgyn Greer t...