CHARLOTTE - Fresh off his selection as the MACCC Defensive Player of the Week, Northwest sophomore defensive lineman Jykeveous Hibbler has garnered more recognition, earning the NJCAA's Defensive Player of the Week award on Wednesday afternoon.

Hibbler, a native of Louisville, Miss., showed out for the Rangers' defense in last week's season-opening win against Mississippi Gulf Coast. He earned five tackles with 3.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks, totaling 24 lost yards for the Bulldogs. He also finished as one of two players with a pair of quarterback hurries, joining fellow sophomore Kiyon Williams.

Now in his third season with the Rangers thanks to a year of COVID-19 eligibility, Hibbler has become a vital piece of the Northwest defensive line throughout his JUCO career. Last season, he totaled 21 tackles, seven hurries, 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, improving upon his freshman numbers of 11 total tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks and two hurries.

This is the first conference Player of the Week honor for Hibbler, who will help guide the Rangers' defense into a rematch of last year's MACCC title bout against Hinds on Thursday at 6:30 P.M. Catch all the action from Raymond on Ranger TV.