BOONEVILLE – Northwest sophomore kicker/punter Drake McCarter has been named the MACJC Special Teams Player of the Week for his efforts in the Rangers' 27-13 semifinal playoff win against Hinds.

This is McCarter's first weekly conference award this season and the fifth of his Ranger career.

The Saltillo native played a pivotal role in the Rangers' playoff victory, finishing with four punts inside the 20-yard line (4, 5, 7 & 11) while averaging 37.3 yards. Additionally, McCarter converted 3-of-4 point after attempts and averaged 60.2 yards on five kickoffs.

McCarter and No. 4 Northwest (8-1) will host No. 1 East Mississippi (9-1) on Saturday, Nov. 11 in the MACJC Championship. Kickoff is slated for 2 p.m. at Bobby Franklin Field.