JACKSON – Sophomore RB/WR Teshadi Talton of West Monroe, La., has been named the MACJC/JUCO Weekly Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in a 49-7 win over 20th-ranked Itawamba last week.

Talton accounted for 213 all-purpose yards in the victory, catching four passes for a career-high 103 yards and two touchdowns (18, 40) returning two kicks for 100 yards and also rushing for 10 yards.

"I try to make big things happen every time I get the ball," Talton said. "We have some horses on offense and we're all working real well together. We just want to keep winning."  

On the year, Talton leads the Rangers with 120.5 all-purpose yards/game and leads all receivers with 13 catches for 266 yards and two touchdowns.

Northwest will travel to Mississippi Delta Thursday, Oct. 4 for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff.