CHARLOTTE - After a 3-1 week that featured a split with Holmes and a sweep of East Central, the Northwest softball program is now No. 14 in the nation, according to Monday's latest batch of NJCAA Division II rankings.

Northwest was previously No. 12 in last week's rankings, but the Rangers continue their streak of eight straight weeks listed in the NJCAA Division II polls. Coach Chelsea Bramlett's club also comes into this week with a 25-9 overall record and a 15-7 mark in conference play.

Last week's previous No. 1 team, Copiah-Lincoln, slid down to No. 3 after a 2-2 week. Other MACCC teams ranked include Jones College (No. 5), Itawamba (No. 9) and Pearl River (No. 10). East Central, Holmes and Northeast were not ranked, but were receiving votes.

Currently slotted at third place in the MACCC standings, Northwest will close out the home portion of its schedule on Wednesday, April 20 against Mississippi Delta, before traveling to third-ranked Copiah-Lincoln on Saturday, April 23 and Southwest Mississippi on Friday, April 29 to conclude the regular season.