Hays Rebel senior volleyball player Mackenzie Coates signed her national letter of intent to play at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Coates, who has a full athletic scholarship to TAMUCC, finished her three-year varsity career with 1,933 assists and 587 kills.

  By Spencer Spilman  The Hays Rebels volleyball team hosted the state ranked Vandegrift Lady Vipers, who are currently the No. 15 team in the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 6A poll.  The Rebels caught the Lady Vipers off guard after winning the first set 25-23, but Vandegrift came back to wi...

By Spencer Spilman The Hays Lady Rebels volleyball team fell behind early to the Cibolo Steele Lady Knights, but battled back to win the match in three straight sets, 25-23, 25-18 and 25-22. The Lady Rebels hurt themselves throughout the match with unforced service errors. They fell behind 15-10 tha...

By Moses Leos III With nine players returning from last year’s bi-district round playoff team, the Hays Lady Rebels aim to push forward as they enter their new 25-6A home.  For Hays High head volleyball coach Stephanie Coates, ensuring her team improves is the goal that drives them in 2016.  “We’re ...

Hays High junior outside hitter Mackenzie Coates goes up for a kill attempt during a match during the Rebel Bash tournament on Sept. 5.  Coates scored 14 assists Tuesday as the Lady Rebels fell to the Westlake Chaparrals in a 25-16, 25-16, 25-16 loss at Chaparral Gym. Lady Rebel sophomore right side...

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...

By Ryan Mayner The Hays Lady Rebels volleyball team defeated the Akins Lady Eagles 3-0 at Oran Bales gym on Tuesday night. The final tally was 25-15, 25-12, 25-13.  Senior Kathryn Wristen had all 36 of the team’s assists, adding to her district-leading total. Senior Taylor Britton had all 3 blocks; ...

By Rafael Marquez A boisterous crowd cheered on the Hays High Lady Rebels in Bales Gym in a matchup against the Anderson Lady Trojans. The Lady Rebels fought hard, but fell short in a 3-2 loss Tuesday at Bales Gym.  Things started well for the Lady Rebels, who put in a solid performance and won the ...