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LIBERAL - Another tough conference match with a Class 6A heavyweight resulted in another one-goal loss for the Hays High boys' soccer team Tuesday.
Liberal scored two first-half goals en route to the 2-1 decision in Western Athletic Conference action to move to 10-2 overall and 4-2 in the WAC.
Hays High got back within one late in the game on an Ivan Maldonado header off a corner kick.
The Indians once again put up another strong defensive effort against the Redskins with eight saves by goalkeeper Cedric Durr but couldn't get the equalizer.
Hays High (6-7 overall, 2-5 WAC) will try to get back to .500 Thursday when it entertains Garden City for Senior Night at the HHS field.
The Buffaloes (12-1-1, 6-0-1) have already clinched the WAC title with their bend-don't-break season that has featured six one-goal victories and a tie, including a 2-1 match with Hays High last month.
The Indians would like to flip that result Thursday and send their seniors out in style in the final game on their home field.
Starting time is 4:30 p.m. for the junior varsity, followed by the varsity.