On Nov. 6, girls who were interested in playing basketball for the 2020-2021 season had a meeting in the Multipurpose Room to discuss some information.

They talked about expectations for their season and when games and practices would be.

There have been four different coaches within a four-year time period at Hays High, and this year, the head coach is Len Melvin, and the assistant coaches are Karli Beck, Tianna Epperson, Brandon Maska, Seth Oakley and Mark Watts.

The girls’ season officially starts on Nov. 16, and their first games will be during the Hays City Shootout, which is Dec. 3-5.

The boys’ season also started off with an informational meeting where they talked about the season’s expectations and their schedule.

Their head coach is Alex Hutchins, who is in his third year of coaching at Hays High, his second with the boys’ program. Tre Giles, Trey O’Neil, Brandon Maska, and Isaiah Nunnery are the assistant coaches for this year.

The boys’ also officially start on Nov. 16, and their first games will be during the Hays City Shootout, which is Dec. 3-5.

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