JACKSON – After his efforts in a 41-13 road win over Mississippi Delta, freshman cornerback Lawon Debardelaben of Northwest has been named the MACJC/JUCO Weekly Defensive Player of the Week.

The weekly award is the first of his career and second for a Ranger this season (Chase Carpenter).  

A native of Prattville, Ala., Debardelaben picked off the first two passes of his career, including returning one 41 yards for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter. He added three tackles (two solo) and a breakup.

As a team, Northwest leads the country in interceptions (15) and has returned three for touchdowns. Debardelaben became the 10th different Ranger to pick off a pass this season.

Debardelaben and the Rangers (5-0, 4-0) host Holmes (3-3, 3-1) Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.