When a pass sailed his way in the third quarter of Friday’s season opener, Hays Rebel defensive back Justin McMahon took action.     Letting a San Marcos Rattler wide receiver take possession meant conceding a momentum shifting, possibly game-tying score. Instead, McMahon snagged his first ever vars...

By the time Hays High hit the field for Monday’s season opening football practice, head coach Les Goad knew the clock was ticking to answer a myriad of questions on the field. With only four total returning starters on both sides of the ball, time is of the essence for Goad and his staff to get the ...

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...

Of all the blocks thrown by the Hays Rebels Friday, few had as much weight as one that happened behind the trenches. By getting a hand on a potential game-tying extra point attempt with ten seconds left in the game, Hays’ Alex Harkey became the unlikely hero in a wild 35-34 win over the Dripping Spr...