Much like putting together a complex puzzle, Hays High head softball coach Lisa Cone sought the best way to fit a young Rebel program on the diamond in 2017. While it took a little bit to get there, the end result was the program’s first district championship since 2014 and a third straight playoff ...

The Hays Rebels needed half an inning Tuesday to validate the hardball axiom that hitting is contagious. A 10 run, six hit bottom of the fourth inning catapulted Hays to a 12-9 come-from-behind district opening win over the Lake Travis Cavaliers at the Rebel Softball Field. Key adjustments at the pl...

With several returning players from last year’s regional semifinalist team, Hays head softball coach Lisa Cone aims to go even further in 2017. Despite a relatively young squad, Cone said a pair of scrimmages against 5A powerhouses Dripping Springs and Rouse have shown promise. “Obviously, our expec...

By Moses Leos III Confidence is something Hays High senior Nadia Netek carries with her every time she steps into the pitching circle.  Before every game, Netek scribbles the word in eye black on her right arm, symbolizing a reminder to keep her confidence up.  Netek took that word to heart Saturday...