LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sophomores Harley Smith and Alexis McShan in addition to freshman Sarah Johnson of Northwest have been named to the recently announced 2018 NFCA All-South Region Team.

The Ranger trio all earned second team honors and are the first to be named NFCA All-Region in four seasons.

Smith, a two-time First Team All-MACJC pitcher, finished 10-13 with a 2.60 ERA in 24 appearances. She tossed 12 complete games with two shutouts, striking out 62 against only 10 walks in 126.1 innings.

The Lake Cormorant standout ends her Ranger career second all-time in appearances (57), fourth in wins (22) and complete games (23) and fifth in strikeouts (166). She was also a .325 lifetime hitter at the plate, finishing tied for first all-time with six home runs, sixth in doubles (17) and sixth in total bases (107).

McShan (Houston/Houston HS) hit .310 her sophomore season, third-best on the team, with seven doubles, 15 RBIs and 15 runs scored. She fielded an impressive .953 at second base in 149 chances. 

Johnson (Batesville/North Delta) hit .278 from the designated player spot with three doubles, a triple, three home runs, 18 runs scored and 15 driven in. She also saw action in 14 games in the circle. 

All three players will be in the running for NFCA All-American honors which will be released Wednesday, June 6.