BOONEVILLE – For a second straight week, Northwest freshman kicker/punter Drake McCarter has been named the MACJC Special Teams Player of the Week.

McCarter was also tabbed the NJCAA Special Teams Player of the Week on Wednesday.

McCarter made good on 2-of-3 field goals from 26 and 38 yards, connected on all three point after attempts and averaged 39.9 yards per punt with three inside the 20 yard line in a 27-13 win over 10th-ranked Itawamba.

The Saltillo native is now 5-for-6 on the season in field goals and 11-for-12 in PATs. He's also averaging 38.2 yards per punt (14th in the NJCAA) on 21 punts with a nation-leading 10 inside the 20 and two of 50-plus yards.  

McCarter and Northwest travel to Mississippi Delta Thursday night for a 7 p.m. kick. Live audio will be available at www.wble101.com through Northwest, while live video will be provided by Delta by clicking here.