HILLSBORO, Ore. – Sophomore Kentrell Spencer of Northwest has been named to the JCGridiron.com Preseason Wide Receiver Watch List for the class of 2015.

Spencer received interest from Troy, Utah State and Jacksonville State during the spring.

The 5-foot-9, 170-pound native of Starkville is the Rangers' top returning receiver with 27 catches for 264 yards and a score in 2013. He had at least two catches in all nine games with a career-best seven catches for 81 yards against Mississippi Delta. 

Spencer prepped at Starkville High School, helping the Yellowjackets to a 12-3 record and the Class 5A State Championship in his senior season. He had 24 receptions for 482 yards and six touchdowns en route to first team all-district honors. Off the field, he was a member of the Honor Roll and Principal's List.

Northwest will kickoff the 2014 season on Thursday, Aug. 28 in Senatobia against Jones County.