JACKSON - After nearly three full seasons at Northwest, sophomore linebacker Sam Brumfield was finally named MACCC Defensive Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon, the conference announced.

Brumfield, a native of Pearl, led the defensive charge for the Rangers in a 28-2 victory at Northeast last Thursday. He racked up a season-high 14 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, a fumble recovery for a touchdown and a sack to help shut down the Tigers' offense. 

For the second straight season, Brumfield is leading the team in tackles, currently owning 73 on the season. He also ranks second on the team with four quarterback hurries. 

Brumfield and Northwest finished the regular season 9-0, remaining at No. 3 in the latest NJCAA Division I Football Rankings. The Rangers will host Jones College on Saturday, November 5 at 2 P.M. in a highly-anticipated MACCC Semifinal matchup.