JACKSON – Sophomore midfielder Gnande Zleh of Northwest has been named to the NJCAA All-Region 23 team for his play during the 2013 soccer season.

Zleh was the lone all-region selection on both Ranger soccer teams, and earned the award for the second consecutive season. 

A native of Memphis, Tenn., (Kingsbury HS) Zleh ranked second on the team in goals (eight), assists (three), points (19) and shots (38) and was tied for the team-lead with three game-winners. 

Zleh started all 13 games on the season and had at least one point in seven matches. He closed the year with a .211 shot percentage and a .474 shot-on-goal percentage. 

Northwest closed the season 7-4-2 overall and advanced to the state playoffs for the first time since 2009.