SENATOBIA – The Northwest Mississippi Community College football team was recognized for winning the 2015 NJCAA National Championship during the 18th Annual Tate County Economic Development Foundation Banquet on March 21 at the David M. Haraway Center.

Northwest claimed its third national title in program history after a 66-13 triumph over 2nd-ranked Rochester Technical and Community College (RCTC) on Dec. 6 at Biloxi High School's Indian Stadium.

EDF board member Parke Pepper, pictured right, congratulates former defensive coordinator and first-year head coach Benjy Parker, left, and NJCAA All-American quarterback Gardner Minshew, middle.

Northwest will kickoff the 2016 season on Thursday, Sept. 1 at Hinds.