Football 10/17/12 02:54 PM By Kevin Maloney, SID

Baker Named MACJC/JUCO Weekly Offensive Player of the Week

JACKSON – Freshman running back Damian Baker of Columbus has been named the MACJC/JUCO Weekly Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in a 32-20 win over Holmes last week.

Baker accounted for 232 all-purpose yards in the victory, rushing for a career-high 188 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries (6.7 avg.) and catching four passes for 44 yards and a score.

On the year, Baker leads the team in scoring (48 points), all-purpose yards (651) and rushing yards (579) with three 100-yard games. He also has seven catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.

Northwest (6-0) will travel to #3 East Mississippi (7-0) on Thursday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.