SENATOBIA – After closing out his freshman campaign with a team-leading seven goals, freshman midfielder Joseph Hayes earned a selection to the 2018 All-Conference team, the league announced on Monday.

"Joseph has been a leader for us on and off the field," head coach Mark Hogan said. "He's an extremely hard worker. Every coach hopes to have a kid like him on their team."

Hayes, an Olive Branch product, started all 13 matches for the Rangers this season and notched a season-high two goals in a 7-1 victory against Holmes.

Hayes also scored the game winner in a 2-1 early season victory against Andrew College.

While at Olive Branch, Hayes scored 11 goals as a senior and 20 for his career, earning a bid to play in the DeSoto County All-Star Game.