The Hays Hawks''s recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fourth straight loss. They were dealt a 46-14 loss at the hands of Wagner. While losing is never fun, Hays can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas football rankings (they are ranked 645th, while Wagner is ranked 137th).
Wagner's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from William Reynolds, who rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Juan'yae Taylor was another key contributor, rushing for 81 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
Hays' defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Wagner, the victory was the fourth in a row for they, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Hays will head out on the road to face off against Smithson Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Smithson Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three contests -- so hopefully Hays likes a good challenge. As for Wagner, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Seguin at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
