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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JAMIE ANDERSON
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JOHN G. BURT
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DR. GARY LEE
SPEARS
PRESIDENT u 9TH YEAR
Dr. Gary Lee Spears is in his ninth academic year as president of Northwest Mississippi Community College. While he is proud of all the accomplishments the college has achieved during his tenure as president, he is particularly proud of the Building on Tradition campaign in which he has played a major role. Students and visitors to the main campus in Senatobia can see evidence of the college’s ongoing building campaign with the recent completions of Tate Hall, McLendon Student Union, Division of Nursing Building and Ranger Outdoor Complex. You can’t spend more than a few minutes with Dr. Spears before you see that his love of the college runs deep. In 2007, Dr. Spears was named Alumnus of the Year by the Northwest Alumni Association and recognized during Homecoming festivities. Prior to being named president July 1, 2005, Dr. Spears served as registrar and director of Admissions and Records for 25 years. A native of Eudora in DeSoto County, Dr. Spears has held positions at the college including instructor, vocational counselor, assistant to the DeSoto Center director and vice president for Student Affairs. Dr. Spears is a graduate of Hernando High School. He earned an Associate of Applied Science degree and an Associate of Education degree from Northwest. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in social science and a master’s degree in counseling from Delta State University. In 1991, Dr. Spears earned a doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Mississippi, where he has taught courses in higher education as an adjunct instructor. His profound love for Northwest inspired him to write a history of the college for his doctoral dissertation. He began his career in education at Leland Consolidated School District, where he taught American history while working on his master’s degree. He came to Northwest in 1975. Dr. Spears is a past president of the Senatobia Rotary Club, where he was honored as a prestigious Paul Harris Fellow, and has been a board member of the Tate County Economic Development Foundation. The Northwest Foundation Board of Directors, his wife, Marilyn, and friends of the college created the Dr. Gary Lee Spears Endowed Scholarship in May 2011 for his lifelong dedication to education and the college. In May 2010 the Spears family joined the college in celebrating the dedication of the Marilyn R. Spears Building for the Early Childhood Education Technology program, named for Northwest First Lady Marilyn Spears, a Northwest graduate who retired from the college in spring 2005 after 25 years as an instructor in that program.
Dr. and Mrs. Spears have two adult sons, Jared and Daniel, who are also Northwest graduates. Jared graduated from Delta State and earned a Master of Fine Arts terminal degree at The University of Mississippi. A member of the UM faculty, Jared is a musician and sculptor outside of the university and resides in Taylor. Daniel also completed a bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss. He is a recreation therapist with the North Mississippi Regional Center and a musician. He and his wife, Julie, an architect with Julie Spears Architecture, live in Oxford and have two sons—Jack, 1, and Samuel, born August 13. The Spears family has lived in Tate County for 37 years and are active members of the First Baptist Church in Senatobia. They moved into the college’s President’s Home on the Senatobia campus in March of 2009.
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Question & Answer
with Damian Baker BY KEVIN MALONEY
Q. Talk about the East Mississippi game. It’s been marked on the schedule all year. A. I feel the upset coming. It’s a big game. You can’t ask for anything more than the No. 2 team to come to your house. Everyone is ready for the game and we want the victory. Q. What has practice been like this week for EMCC? A. It’s been more intense than any other practices we’ve had this year. We’re the underdog and have nothing to lose. We’re going to fight hard with everything we have. Q. How do we keep EMCC’s offense off the field? A. We have to have better chemistry and block up front. Maintain blocks, execute throws and give Karsten time. Overall, just execute as an offense, have fun and compete. Q. You’re 132 yards shy of becoming just the 5th Ranger in school history to rush for 2,000 yards. What will that mean to have your name up there? A. It would mean a lot. To be put in that category would be a great accomplishment overall. Q. What Division I schools have shown interest in you? A. South Alabama and Northwestern State. I want to play for California, but I’m leaning towards South Alabama. Q. What has your experience been like at Northwest? A. I’m going to miss it a lot. It’s tough being away from home but my teammates always keep me up when I get down. I like the laid back and relaxed atmosphere here in Senatobia.
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Question & Answer
with Terrell White BY KEVIN MALONEY
Q. How much are you looking forward to the EMCC game? It’s been circled on the schedule all year. A. They talk a lot of noise. They haven’t played a good team and an aggressive defense like ours this year. I think we can get the win if we execute our plan and fly to the ball. Q. How do you want to go out at Northwest? A. I want to finish 3-6 overall. It will be a good experience and a lot of pressure playing my final home game, but it will be good. Q. You’ve led the team in tackles all year. Talk about how much you enjoy playing the game of football? A. I enjoy it a lot. It’s a fun experience. I do what I can to help the team. I set my goals high and I plan on reaching them. Playing ball in Mississippi is a lot different than Florida. Q. You’re the first in your family to go to college. Talk about being a role model for your younger sister. A. I just tell her to be positive no matter what you go through in life. I want to set positive examples for her, and tell her to fight through everything and that nothing comes easy. Q. What has your experience been like at Northwest? A. It’s been a good experience. It’s a big adjustment from Florida to Mississippi, but it’s been good. Q. What Division I schools have shown interest in you? A. South Alabama, UT-Martin and Mississippi College.
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FAVORITES The Bible ESPN History First Hit of the Game Spaghetti 2012 Brazos Valley Bowl Next Friday Golden Corral Miami, Fla.
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Rangers Fall at Holmes 17-14 on Last-Minute Field Goal by Cole Ballard From NWCCRANGERS.com • October 13, 2013 GOODMAN – Cole Ballard connected on a 29-yard field goal with 1:24 remaining and Holmes snuck past Northwest 17-14 on Saturday night at Ras M. Branch Stadium in the Bulldogs’ Homecoming game. Holmes snapped a 10-game losing streak to Northwest in improving to 2-5 overall and 2-3 in the north division, while the Rangers fell to 1-6 overall and 1-4 in the north. The game was an offensive struggle all night, with the teams combining for just 584 yards of total offense and going a combined 13-of-36 on third down and 1-of-6 on fourth down. There were also 13 punts in the game. Former Ranger running back Percy O’Bannon scored the first touchdown of the game for Holmes at the 4:14-mark of the first quarter, rushing in from 5 yards out. Northwest would tie the game at 7-7 with 4:41 left in the second quarter when Damian Baker caught a 6-yard pass from Karsten Miller to cap an 11-play, 81-yard drive. With the score still tied midway through the third quarter, Miller put Northwest on top for the first time at 14-7 when he scrambled 11 yards for his first rushing touchdown of the season. Northwest drove deep into Holmes territory on its ensuing two possessions looking to extend the lead to a pair of scores, but came away with no points. A 1st-and-10 at the Holmes 27 ended on a dropped pass at the 26 and the Bulldogs proceeded to drive 74 yards for the tying score. Quarterback James Ayers did all the work for Holmes in finding the tying scoring drive with 5:12 left in regulation, completing passes of 15 and 21 yards and rushing for 33 yards on the drive. Ayers then hit Michael Brown from 21 yards out to make it 14-14. A quick three-and-out for the Rangers again gave the home team all the momentum. Miller was sacked on third down by Eric Hilton (3.5 sacks on the night) that allowed Holmes to have good field position after Matt Bratton’s 31-yard punt to the Northwest 42-yard line. Holmes drove it down to the Rangers’ 11-yard line with 1:41 remaining, but backto-back incomplete passes forced the Bulldogs to attempt a 29-yard field goal for the go-ahead score. Ballard was true with 1:24 left and Holmes led 17-14. Northwest’s last chance started from its own 19-yard line with no timeouts and Miller hit D’Montrise Swinney twice for 16 yards before the Rangers’ drive stalled at their own 42-yard line as time expired. Miller finished 21-of-40 for 187 yards with a touchdown and interception and was sacked four times. He hit seven different receivers, including Swinney eight times for 91 yards. Holmes’ quarterbacks went a combined 14-of-33 for 142 yards and a touchdown. Damian Baker, still chasing a Northwest milestone, had 18 carries for 85 yards and four catches for 18 yards and a score. He’s now just 132 yards shy of becoming just the fifth Ranger in school history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a career. Defensively, Terrell White had a team-high 11 tackles, followed by Demetrius Farmer with nine and Alec Michael with eight. Tarow Barney had four tackles, a forced fumble and a pair of sacks. Northwest will welcome 2nd-ranked East Mississippi to Bobby Franklin Field on Thursday, Oct. 17 for a 6:30 p.m. kickoff in the Rangers’ final home game of the year.
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Freshman QB Karsten Miller completed 21-of-40 passes for 187 yards, a touchdown and interception and connected with seven different receivers at Holmes. He also had his first career rushing TD from 11 yards.
Northwest Holmes
Scoring Summary: 1st 04:14 2nd 04:41 3rd 04:55 4th 05:12 01:24
0 7 7 0 - 14 7 0 0 10 - 17
HCC - Percy O’Bannon 5 yd run (Cole Ballard kick) NWCC - Damian Baker 6 yd pass from Karsten Miller (Matt Bratton kick) NWCC - Karsten Miller 11 yd run (Matt Bratton kick HCC - Michael Brown 21 yd pass from James Ayers (Cole Ballard kick) HCC - Cole Ballard 29 yd field goal
Northwest/Holmes Game Statistics FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
NWCC 17 31-93 187 40-21-1 71-280 0-0 3-3 3-49 0-0 7-34.1 0-0 8-56 32:47 5 of 17 1 of 3 2-2 2-20
HCC 17 43-162 142 33-14-0 76-304 0-0 1-2 3-63 1-31 6-39.3 2-1 4-30 27:13 8 of 19 0 of 3 2-3 4-23
Game Notes: Holmes snapped a 10-game losing streak to Northwest in the win First Holmes TD of the game came from former Ranger running back Percy O’Bannon The teams were a combined 13-for-36 on 3rd down and 1-of-6 on 4th down There were a combined 13 punts Karsten Miller had his first rushing TD of his career from 11 yards out Attendance: 1259
Notebook
Northwest Hosts #2 East Mississippi in Home Finale
Damian Baker will play his final home game on Thursday vs EMCC. He is 132 yards shy of becoming just the 5th Ranger in school history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a career.
Northwest hosts East Mississippi in the Rangers’ home finale at Bobby Franklin Field and will try to accomplish what no other team has done this season, beat the Lions. In a series that Northwest owns all-time, with 40 wins in 59 overall meetings, it’s East Mississippi that has won five of the last eight. The last five meetings have been decided by 7, 3, 6, 7 and 8 points and the Lions have gotten the better of the Rangers the last two seasons in a pair of Top 10 meetings. Both teams have dominated north division opponents in recent years, with Northwest going 36-11 in its last 47 and EMCC winning 31 of its last 34 division games. The one thing this game won’t have this year is the national attention, but there is much more at stake for East Mississippi than there is for Northwest. The Rangers have nothing to lose and are ineligible for the postseason but the Lions are trying to stay unbeaten with state and national championship hopes very much alive. EMCC has put up gaudy numbers all season, both on offense and defense, averaging 64.4 ppg and holding opponents to just 13 points total with five shutouts. Northwest is trying to send 14 sophomores out in style and pull one of the biggest upsets in the NJCAA this year.
Record: Ranking: Last Game: Head Coach: Career Record: At Northwest:
1-6 (1-4 North) not ranked No. 21 JCGridiron.com preseason October 12 in Goodman (lost at Holmes, 17-14) Brad LaPlante (Winona State, 2001) 65-22 (eight seasons) 1-6 (first season)
Record: Ranking: Last Game: Head Coach: Career Record: At EMCC:
7-0 (4-0 North) No. 2 NJCAA, No. 1 JCGridiron.com No. 8 NJCAA preseason October 10 in Scooba (defeated Northeast, 59-0) Buddy Stephens (Delta State University) 51-10 (six seasons) same
2013 Schedule Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct. 12 Oct. 17 Oct. 26
SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI #6 COPIAH-LINCOLN at Coahoma* NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI* at #7 Itawamba* MISSISSIPPI DELTA* (HC) at Holmes* #2 EAST MISSISSIPPI* at #10 Jones County
2013 Schedule Aug. 29 Sept. 5 Sept. 12 Sept. 19 Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 17 Oct. 24
at Pearl River EAST CENTRAL SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI at Mississippi Delta* COAHOMA* (HC) at Holmes* NORTHEAST* at Northwest Mississippi* ITAWAMBA*
Statistical Leaders
L, 15-19 L, 24-48 W, 38-23 L, 21-34 L, 21-27 L, 27-34 L, 14-17 6:30 p.m. 2 p.m.
Statistical Leaders
Rushing
Att.
Yds.
TD
Long
Damian Baker Boston Newsome
128 25
707 16
5 0
83 7
Passing
Att.
Comp.
Yds.
TD
Karsten Miller
217
135
1518
12
Receiving
Rec.
D’Montrise Swinney 47 Josh Hamilton 26
Yds.
TD
Long
592 352
6 3
33 42
W, 49-6 W, 59-0 W, 69-0 W, 70-0 W, 90-7 W, 55-0 W, 59-0 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
Att.
Yds.
TD
Long
71 75
485 465
8 11
27 26
INT
Passing
Att.
Comp.
Yds.
TD
INT
8
Dontreal Pruitt
224
153
2398
26
2
Receiving
Rec.
Yds.
TD
Long
C.J. Bates Antoinne Adkins
30 24
502 357
2 4
60 49
Tkls.
Sacks
INT
Defense
Tkls.
Sacks
INT
56 49
0.0 2.5
1 0
Christian Russell Laderrick Roberts
50 40
3.0 1.0
1 1
2012: #3 East Mississippi 56, #5 Northwest 49 2011: #8 East Mississippi 45, #4 Northwest 42 2010: #11 Northwest 25, East Mississippi 19 2009: East Mississippi 49, Northwest 42 2008: East Mississippi 27, Northwest 19
• Northwest is 36-11 in its last 47 north games. • EMCC’s combined opponents record this season is 13-36 (.265) while Northwest’s opponents are a combined 20-29 (.408). • Damian Baker is 132 yards shy of becoming just the 5th Ranger in school history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a career.
• The Lions have won 27 of their last 29 games and 31 of their last 34 north division games.
Lakenderic Thomas Todd Mays
Terrell White Demetrius Farmer
• The last five meetings in this series have been decided by 7, 3, 6, 7 and 8 points.
• Sophomore D’Montrise Swinney’s 47 catches rank 2nd in the NJCAA while his 592 yards rank 7th and 6 TDs are T-4th nationally.
Rushing
Defense
Northwest leads the all-time series 40-18-1 but East Mississippi has won 5 of the last 8. Prior to that, the Rangers won 17 straight from 1988-2004 and 25 of the previous 26.
• Marcel Newson needs just 19 kick return yards to break the single-season school record of 525 yards set last year (Lawon Debardelaben)
East Mississippi
Northwest
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EMCC leads the nation in total offense (4278), YPG (610.9), TD (64), points (451), PPG (64.4), PPG allowed (1.9), points allowed (13) and interceptions (18). They’re 2nd in total defense, YPG allowed (149.3), sacks (39), and defensive touchdowns (6)
• EMCC has scored 50 or more in 16 of its last 25 and has scored 55, 59, 59, 69, 70 and an NJCAA record-tying 90 this season (vs Coahoma) • This is the 3rd straight season that EMCC has begun 7-0 and they are two wins away from 2nd unbeaten regular season in 3 years. •
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LaPLANTE
HEAD COACH u 1ST YEAR
Brad LaPlante was named the 28th head football coach in Northwest history on January 17, 2013. "I want to thank Dr. Spears, Cameron Blount and the entire search committee for having the faith in me to lead this program," LaPlante said. "For my wife and two children, this is a great community and a great place in our lives to be right now." LaPlante, 35, is the youngest known head coach in the program's 83-year history and will be formally introduced next week at a press conference in Senatobia. He will immediately hit the recruiting trail with national signing day less than a month away. “We're excited to start a new era of football under coach LaPlante,” third-year athletic director Cameron Blount said. “His work ethic and past success speaks for itself. It's a great opportunity for our kids to excel with the plan coach has for his players moving to the next level. He's come from a winning program at Rochester and we hope that translates to success at Northwest and in the MACJC.” LaPlante spent last season at Manvel High School as the special teams coordinator/defensive line coach and prior to that spent a year at Alvin HS where he served as the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach.
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Prior to a short stint in the Texas high school ranks, LaPlante spent 11 seasons at NJCAA Division III Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) from 1999-2002 and 2004-10. He spent his first two seasons as the offensive line coach and his second two as the cooffensive coordinator before being named the head coach in 2004. LaPlante had a cumulative head coaching record of 64-16 (53-10 conference record, 10-2 playoff record) from 2004-10 and led RCTC to four state championships in six appearances, five NJCAA bowl games and the 2007 NJCAA Division III National Championship. "It's going to be great to get back to college football and build those relationships again," LaPlante said. "I think that this is one of the premier jobs in the nation and it has a great history. As a staff we want to continue to build on that." During his tenure at Rochester, he coached 114 All-Division players, 35 All-Region players and 18 football All-Americans. He was Region XIII Coach of the Year in 2004, 2005 and 2010. In 2007, he received the Rochester Area Sports Commission "Coach of the Year'' award. LaPlante also served as the men's athletic coordinator since 2008 and coordinated intramural athletics at the college. A former All-State player from Chatfield, Minn., LaPlante played center for RCTC in 1997 and 1998, earning all-conference, all-state and all-region honors. Both years, the Yellowjackets were state champions and earned bowl games in New York and Iowa. LaPlante earned his associate's degree from RCTC, bachelor's degree from Winona State University and his master's degree from the University of Minnesota. He is married to the former Christie Bronte and the couple has two children, Carson (7) and Cashton (6). LaPlante replaces Ricky Woods who compiled a 35-13 record (24-6 north division) in five seasons with two north division titles, two runner-up finishes and the school's first bowl win in 20 years.
Coaching Experience 2012: Manvel High School (Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line) 2011: Alvin High School (Offensive Coordinator/Offensive Line) 2004-10: Rochester Community and Technical College (Head Coach) 1999-02: Rochester Community and Technical College (Co-Off. Coordinator/OL)
Question & Answer with Brad LaPlante entering the 2013 season Once again we’re preseason ranked. We are unranked in the NJCAA Poll, but come in at No. 21 by JCGridiron.com. “It’s just awesome that we have so many good teams in this league. When you add in the NJCAA and California teams, that’s a pretty good list to be on. It’s a credit to this fine program and its history.” Talk about the spring and battling the weather. “We started on April 1, and the weather was the biggest issue during the spring. To get quality practices, whether they were in the gym or on the grass, was difficult. We only had a handful of actual grass practices to work with.” Talk about the fall. “We are way tougher, more aggressive and got more plays in than we did in spring ball. I think our quarterbacks are coming along and we’re athletic at the receiver and running back positions. We have some guys on the defensive line that are very explosive, while the secondary is very athletic and explosive. Things are looking up and up for the Rangers.” Entering the season, tell me about some guys that may standout. “Quarteback Karsten Miller and running back Damian Baker have showed a lot of leadership, poise and technique. Kendall Carr and Tarow Barney on the defensive line have showed a lot of great extension and good explosiveness, while Chris Fox and Terrell White have looked good in the secondary. White is the most aggressive player we have on defense and is always flying around on every play.”
We signed 37 players on National Signing Day and only have about a dozen players returning. Talk about the youth of this team. “We only had 12 players from last years roster to work with and have a lot of youth. We had a few tryouts and will have to work to get to our final 55-man roster and the additional redshirts that we’re given. As the year progresses, we hope to show the brand of football that we’re going to play. With so many new kids, you may not see that in Week 1, but we’re certainly excited to get started.” How much pressure do you feel coming in to win in your first season? “We’re just coming in here to work and demand a lot from each other as a staff. We want to do things right and we’re going to hold our players accountable. We want them to have a future after Northwest and that’s why we have study tables and grade checks. If you’re doing things right, there’s no way that success can’t happen.” On challenging the fans to come out with five home games this year. “It’s for the kids. When you take the rules in our league with just eight out-ofstaters, a majority of our roster is in-state kids. There’s no reason to not come out and support our Mississippi kids. There are some tough games against some tough opponents, but we’re excited to have five out of those nine in Senatobia. We’re going to have a new defense, new offense and a different look on special teams. ”
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RICKY
SCOTT
Offensive Coordinator Offensive Line
Defensive Coordinator Defensive Line
Wide Receivers
BEAGLE
Mike Beagle enters his first season as Northwest's offensive coordinator and will also be working with the offensive line. A native of Richmond, Va., Beagle brings 29 years of coaching experience with stints at every level of college football. This will mark his fifth stop in the junior college circuit, spending time in Alabama, Mississippi and Kansas. His coaching career began at Richmond as a student coach. Beagle's tutored over 20 professional players in the NFL, CFL and AFL in his career. Beagle spent last season as the associate head coach for offense at Division II Chowan University and boasted one of the CIAA's best offenses. The Hawks led the league in rushing (181.1 ypg) and ranked second in the league in scoring (32.8 ppg) and third in total offense (430.7 ypg). Prior to Chowan, Beagle was the head coach at Highland Community College from 2007-11. He oversaw all aspects of the football program as well as taught classes in the health and physical education department and served on the NJCAA Football Coaches Committee as the president for a term. Prior to his five year stint at HCC, Beagle served as head coach (2002-06) and athletic director at North Dakota State College of Science (2004-06). He took the Wildcats to the Graphic Edge Bowl twice and won on both occasions. Beagle's previous experience in the MACJC dates all the way back to 1992 with stops at Jones Junior College, Gulf Coast and at Southwest Mississippi Community College. He's also had stops at Cumberland College, Troy University, the U.S. Military Academy and the University of Tennessee at Martin. As an undergrad, Beagle attended Ferrum College where he was team captain and a member of the 1977 NJCAA National Championship football team. He finished his career at the University of Richmond, where he was the starting center. He holds a master's degree from Troy University and a bachelor's degree from Richmond. Mike has one daughter, Morgan, who is a high school cheerleader and honor student.
COON
Ricky Coon enters his first season as the Rangers’ defensive coordinator and defensive line coach and has six years of prior experience at the junior college level. Coon spent last season at NCAA Division II Southwest Baptist University as the defensive line coach. Prior to SBU, Coon served three seasons (2009-12) as the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at Ellsworth Community College where 18 of his players received all-conference recognition and three were named NJCAA All-Americans. Coon helped the Panthers to the 2009 NJCAA Region XI Championship, two Midwest Football Conference Playoff Championships (2009, 2010) and two NJCAA bowl game appearances. In 2009, Coon’s defensive unit set a school record for the least amount of yards given up in a bowl game. Prior to his three-year stint at Ellsworth CC, Coon worked at Highland Community College where he served as defensive coordinator and head strength and conditioning coordinator from 2007-09. Coon’s defensive units finished in the Top 20 in the NJCAA in each of his two seasons, and the defensive unit put together, statistically, the best two defensive units in school history. Seven defensive players were received all-conference honors during his two years. Coon spent the 2006 season at Division II Northern State University where he was the academic coordinator and defensive line coach. A native of Wichita, Kan., Coon got his start in coaching as the defensive line coach and head strength and conditioning coordinator at his alma mater, Bethel College. Coon was a two-time all-conference defensive lineman at Dodge City Community College and Bethel College. Coon also had the privilege of playing two seasons of professional football in the Arena Football League for the Wichita Stealth(AF2) and the Wichita Aviators (APFL). Coon is married to the former Amanda Sanchez. Together they have four children, Taryn (9), Zane (6), Gunner (5) and Bryson (1).
OAKLEY
A familiar face around the city of Senatobia and the longest tenured coach on staff, Scott Oakley begins his 10th season leading the Rangers’ wide receiver unit. Under his tutelage, a total of nine receivers/tight ends have gone on to collect MACJC All-State honors (six first teamers). Most recently, Division I signees Lance Ray (East Carolina), Myles White (Louisiana Tech) and Jamal Mosley (Ole Miss). He’s also coached a trio of All-Americans in Ray (2011), Michael Lindsey (2009) and two-time selection, John Harris (2002-03). As a unit, the Rangers’ receiving corps has flourished the previous four seasons since his return, hauling in 190 or more passes each year for over 2,000 yards. The 2008 season saw the unit catch 208 passes (fourth in single-season history), while last year’s squad racked up 2,633 yards and 28 touchdowns which both rank seventh in single-season school history. Oakley’s first stint with the Northwest football program came as an assistant from the 2002-05 seasons under legendary coach Bobby Franklin, serving as the running backs and wide receivers coach. He was a student assistant for the Rangers during the 1998-99 seasons while earning his degree. Oakley then transferred to Ole Miss where he was a football manager for three years and head equipment manager during the 2001 season. While at Ole Miss, Oakley earned a bachelor’s degree in secondary education and was part of the Rebel football program that earned bowl berths in both 1999 and 2001. Away from the gridiron, Oakley also recently finished up his eighth season as an assistant coach for the Ranger softball program. During his eight years, the Rangers have compiled an overall record of 253-118-1, including a 125-49 mark against opponents from the MACJC north division. Northwest has also captured two division titles during his stay, while boasting four seasons of 30 or more wins. A native of Senatobia, Oakley graduated from Senatobia High School in 1997 and lettered two years in football and three seasons in baseball. He was a member of the Warrior football team that claimed back-to-back district championships. Oakley’s family has been a part of Ranger sports for many years. His grandfather, the late W.C. “Bill” Oakley, is a member of the Sports Hall of Fame while his twin brother, Shane, enters his ninth season as an assistant on the men’s basketball staff.
WILFRED
MARCUS
TRES
Linebackers
Running Backs
Quarterbacks
THOMAS
Wilfred Thomas enters his first season as linebackers coach. Over a coaching career that spans almost 20 years, Thomas is no stranger to success. Thomas was a part of back-to-back conference football championships at Rochester Community and Technical College and won a conference title with the Carolina Eagles. He also won a state title at West Charlotte High School in track and field. Thomas rejoins his fellow counterpart, Brad LaPlante, after working with him during the 2010 season at RCTC. Thomas coached special teams and the secondary for two seasons, with his unit leading the nation in interceptions in 2011 with 38 during the YellowJackets’ undefeated season. The Sanford, Fla., native most recently coached at King High School in Tampa, Fla., working with quarterbacks for the varsity team and serving as head coach for the junior varsity team during the 2012 season. King’s offense ranked second in the county in scoring in his only season. Thomas began coaching football in 1998 in Chattanooga, Tenn., for the Brainerd Bills Pop Warner team. Since then, he’s had stops at high schools and colleges all around the country including stints in North Carolina, Minnesota, Connecticut and Florida. As the running backs and special teams coach at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., from 2006-09, Thomas tutored a backfield that ran for over 1,800 yards on the season and had just two fumbles. Other stops for Thomas include Orchard Knob Middle School (1999-2001), West Charlotte High School (2001-03), Barber Scotia College (2003-04), Atlantic College (2005), Brisbane Academy (2006-07) and AFC Rangers High School (2010). He also spent one season with the Carolina Eagles, a semipro team, as quarterbacks coach and special teams coordinator. In 2007, he and the coaching staff led the team to an 11-1 record and a championship year while averaging over 40 points per game. Thomas is a 1979 graduate of Bethune-Cookman College where he earned his bachelors in biology.
WINDHAM
Marcus Windham is in his first year as the running backs coach at Northwest, joining new head coach Brad LaPlante’s staff on March 25, 2013. Windham, 28, comes to Northwest from Colquitt County High School (Ga.) where he spent the 2012 season as the receivers coach on Rush Propst’s staff. The Packers went 10-4 in his only season and lost in the semifinals of the GHSA Playoffs. At season’s end, he coached receivers in the War of the Border Georgia vs. Florida All-Star Game. Prior to Colquitt County, Windham spent the 2008-12 seasons at his alma mater Southwest Baptist University as the pass game coordinator and receivers coach. He was also the Bearcats’ film coordinator, academic liaison and assistant travel coordinator. While at SBU, the Bearcats had one of the most prolific offenses in all of NCAA Division II, ranking in the Top 5 in total offense in 2008, 2009 and 2010. He was heavily involved in offensive game planning, preparation and distribution of the defensive scouting report. As a player, Windham was a wide receiver/punt returner at Itawamba CC (2003-05) and Southwest Baptist University (2005-07). He ended his SBU career with 142 receptions for 1,255 yards and 10 touchdowns and was twice named an AllMIAA selection. Off the field, Windham was a two-year member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in 2006-07. A native of Macon, Miss., Windham earned a bachelor’s degree in community recreation from SBU in 2009 and is currently working on his master’s in science.
SULLIVAN
Tres Sullivan enters his first season as the Rangers’ quarterbacks coach, having played the position at both the collegiate level and in the Arena Football League. Sullivan coached the 2011 season at NCAA Division III Rhodes College in Memphis, working with cornerbacks and also assisting with special teams and defensive game planning. Prior to Rhodes, Sullivan spent the 2007-09 seasons at the University of California at Davis. His first season was as an administrative assistant for the defensive staff, while his final two seasons were as the receivers coach. The Aggies went 16-18 overall during his stay. Sullivan went to UC Davis following a coaching stop in the AFL and AFL2 from 2001-06. He was the offensive coordinator and Director of Player Personnel for the Kansas City Brigade in 2006 after serving as offensive coordinator for the Nashville Kats the previous season. Sullivan, a quarterback with the Arizona Rattlers of the AFL in 1995, has also been on staffs with the New Orleans VooDoo (2004), Macon Knights (2002-03) and Wichita Stealth (2001). Sullivan played collegiately at both the University of Texas-El Paso and San Francisco State, later serving as a graduate assistant at UTEP for three seasons. He earned his bachelor’s degree in university studies from the University of New Mexico in 1996. Sullivan is married to the former Leslie Rendfrey and the couple have a 4-year-old son, Sully.
MORRIS
DANNY RAY
Defensive Backs Special Teams Coordinator
Head Strength Coach
LOLAR
Morris Lolar enters his first season as the defensive backs coach and special teams coordinator, joining the staff in August 2013. Lolar comes to Senatobia from Wichita, Kan., where he spent the past five seasons with the CPIFL’s Wichita Wild, the last three as the head coach. Lolar led the Wild to a 12-2 record and league championship in 2013 and earned Honorable Mention honors as the CPIFL Coach of the Year. During the fall of 2008-12, Lolar was the defensive secondary coach at Friends University, and prior to that, was the defensive coordinator at Wichita East High School in 2007-08. Lolar spent the 2006 season on the coaching staff at Texas A&M Commerce assigned to the defensive secondary, where he coached four All-Lone Star Conference selections, including an NCAA Division II first team All-American. Upon completion of the 1998 season, Lolar began coaching at his alma mater, Friends University, where he was the secondary coach. Lolar coached three all-conference selections, including a two-time NAIA All-American. Following two years at Friends University, he went on to Wichita Northwest High School, where he coached four all-city defensive players, including the State of Kansas Player of the Year, high school All-American, NFL first round draft pick and current Tennessee Titans defensive end, Kamerion Wimbley. Lolar moved on from Northwest to Wichita North High School, where he served as the defensive coordinator. Lolar’s efforts were instrumental in the biggest win-loss turnaround in Wichita North school history. Lolar lettered his freshman season at Minnesota, playing six games in the secondary. He transferred to Friends University in 1990 and was a three-year starter and two-time All-American. Lolar went on to play professionally, spending time at training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs before signing with the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL). In three seasons with Edmonton, Lolar recorded 125 tackles and 11 interceptions - three of which were returned for touchdowns. After earning a starting spot on the defense in his first season with Edmonton, Lolar led the Eskimos to a Grey Cup championship. Lolar graduated from Friends University with a bachelor’s in organizational management in 2008 and received his master’s in management in 2010.
COLE
Danny Ray Cole is beginning his 12th season at Northwest and his third as the head strength and conditioning coach for all 12 athletic programs starting in July 2011. Named the Junior College Strength Coach of the Year by Samson’s in the March 2010 issue of American Football Monthly magazine, Cole serves as the football team’s strength coach and also was the defensive line coach his first eight seasons from 2001-08. He also teaches fitness and conditioning classes Monday-Thursday and evening classes on the Senatobia campus. Cole, who is a member of the Mississippi Coaches Association, came to Northwest from South Panola High School where he coached the defensive line and was strength and conditioning coach from 1991 through 2000. During his 10-year stay at South Panola, Cole helped the Tigers reach the Class 5A State Championship game on four occasions and won it in both 1993 and 1999. A 1980 graduate of South Panola, Cole attended Northwest for one year and majored in physical education. After Northwest, he earned his B.S. degree in physical education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello in 1991. Away from the playing field, Cole lifts weights as a hobby, which has earned him a place as one of the “Strongest Men in Mississippi” with the Mississippi High School Coaches Association. Cole competed in the super heavyweight category of 300 pounds and up and can bench press 600 pounds and squat 900 and once qualified for the 1986 Olympic team as a world-class bencher.
LORI
URETSKY Head Athletic Trainer
Lori Uretsky enters her third season as the head athletic trainer, joining the Northwest family from Rutgers University in July 2011. Uretsky spent the 2008-11 seasons with the Scarlet Knights, responsible for the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of the women’s basketball, men’s/women’s track and field and men’s/women’s golf teams. Prior to Rutgers, the Mercerville, N.J., native spent the 2007-08 season as the head athletic trainer for Nevada’s women’s basketball program, as well as assisting with football, softball, women’s volleyball and overseeing several graduate assistants. Uretsky spent several weeks in the summer of 2008 as a volunteer athletic trainer at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. While volunteering with the USOC, she provided medical coverage for the men’s boxing team, the men’s volleyball Junior National Team, the A2 Select Team and the men’s gymnastics team. She also provided care to athletes from the men’s and women’s weightlifting, wrestling, women’s volleyball, Paralympics cycling, judo, modern pentathlon, triathlon, Junior National synchronized swimming and men’s cycling and bobsled teams. A collegiate softball player at Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, Pa., from 1995-98, Uretsky was the conference Freshman of the Year in 1995 and a four-time President’s Athletic Conference All-Conference selection. She attended the US Olympic Softball Team Trials in 1998 and 2002. Uretsky earned a bachelor’s degree in sports medicine and a minor in biology in 1998 from Waynesburg. She completed her master’s degree in health education with a health science concentration from The College of New Jersey in 1999 and also graduated from the Myotherapy Institute of Massage in Salt Lake City in August 2009.
CAMERON
BLOUNT
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR u 4TH YEAR
A new direction for Northwest began in June 2010 with the hiring of Cameron Blount as director of athletics and intramural sports, replacing Donny Castle who retired after 10 seasons. Blount has worked at Northwest since 2002, and his duties include overseeing a 10-sport athletic department in addition to intramural sports and supervising the newly renovated McClendon Center, dance studio and game room. Blount also serves as an adjunct instructor for health classes such as tennis, badminton, golf and fitness and conditioning. In his three years as the director of athletics and intramural sports, Blount has hit the ground running and pushed the major issue of upgrading Northwest’s athletic facilities. Just to name a few advancements, lights have been added to the baseball field, a new basketball gym floor was installed in Howard Coliseum and both locker rooms were completely renovated, and new dugouts were built at the softball complex. Before his employment at Northwest, Blount worked for eight years at the Baddour Center in Senatobia as a resident manager and director of vocational services from 1995 through 2002. A Northwest alumnus, Blount played baseball for the Rangers during the 1987 and 1988 seasons. An all-state, all-district and all-region nod during his stay, Blount played second base and led Northwest to a record of 33-12 during his sophomore year in 1988. The Rangers were Region 23 and MACJC North Division champions that season and runners-up for the state title. Blount finished his baseball career at Arkansas-Little Rock where he was selected All-TAAC Conference in 1990. Blount also earned a bachelor’s degree in health education and a minor in sociology.
Blount lettered four seasons as a member of the baseball team at Independence High School where he graduated in 1986. Blount is married to the former Kenda Davis of Dallas, Texas. They have three sons – Kyle (21), a senior baseball player at Mississippi College and former Ranger, Cayman (15) and Kenzee (13).
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1 Derrell Lovelady So. • WR Tunica, Miss.
12 D’Montrise Swinney
So. • WR Itta Bena, Miss.
19 Boone Frederick Fr. • K/P Olive Branch, Miss.
26 Raphael McClain Fr. • DB Starkville, Miss.
34 Ja’Vinte Gilliam Fr. • LB Horn Lake, Miss.
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5 Josh Hamilton So. • WR Tupelo, Miss.
13 Alex Jones Fr. • WR Tunica, Miss.
20 Brandon Mack Fr. • DB Oxford, Miss.
27 Patrick Purnell Fr. • RB Winona, Miss.
35 Sharkey Luna Fr. • LB Coldwater, Miss.
8 Kentrell Spencer Fr. • WR Starkville, Miss.
14 Jonathan Barnett Fr. • DB Moss Point, Miss.
21 Keith Reynolds Jr. So. • DB Durant, Miss.
28 Chris Fox Fr. • DB Yazoo City, Miss.
9 Robert Liggins So. • WR Oxford, Miss.
16 Terrell White So. • DB Orlando, Fla.
22 Shuntez Smith So. • WR Southaven, Miss.
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10 Karsten Miller Fr. • QB Lexington, N.C.
17 Taylor Rotenberry So. • FB/TE Batesville, Miss.
24 Damian Baker So. • RB Columbus, Miss.
31 Leevan Bonner Fr. • FS
11 Joshua Barry Fr. • DB Oxford, Miss.
18 Kyle Morgan Fr. • QB Southaven, Miss.
25 Marcel Newson Fr. • DB Coldwater, Miss.
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Boston Newsome Fr. • RB New Albany, Miss.
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Josh Gaston So. • TE Olive Branch, Miss.
Quinterio Bailey Fr. • LB Water Valley, Miss.
Hunter Lawrence So. • FB Batesville, Miss.
Alec Michael Fr. • LB Oxford, Miss.
50 Kalen Coleman Fr. • LB Oxford, Miss.
51 Josh Rea Fr. • OL Olive Branch, Miss.
53 David Green Fr. • LB Yazoo City, Miss.
55 Justin McCammon Fr. • OL Water Valley, Miss.
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Jordan Hall Fr. • OL Olive Branch, Miss.
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Bobby Billingsley Fr. • OL Memphis, Tenn.
Demetrius Farmer Fr. • DT Dover, Ohio
Rolandeis Tolliver Fr. • DT Horn Lake, Miss.
Trent Scott Fr. • OL Southaven, Miss.
Rodrickus Hunt Fr. • DL Batesville, Miss.
T.J. Scales Fr. • OT Potts Camp, Miss.
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89 Kamian Lucas Fr. • TE Cleveland, Miss.
Samuel Edmondson
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DeAndre Wilson Fr. • OL Opelika, Ala.
Matt Bratton Fr. • K/P Olive Branch, Miss.
Deuce Lyons Fr. • DE Olive Branch, Miss.
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Johnny Russell Fr. • DE Cleveland, Miss.
Austin Howard Fr. • DE New Albany, Miss.
Markevious Garner Fr. • DT Tunica, Miss.
Jamarius Mabry Fr. • WR Jackson, Miss.
95 Tarow Barney So. • DT Bainbridge, Ga.
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2013 NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI RANGERS Football Staff
Head Coach Brad LaPlante (1st Season) Winona State University, 2001 Offensive Coordinator/OL Mike Beagle (1st Season) Richmond University, 1981 Defensive Coordinator/DL Ricky Coon (1st Season) Bethel College, 2005 Defensive Backs Morris Lolar (1st Season) Friends University, 2008 Wide Receivers Scott Oakley (10th Season) Ole Miss, 2001 Linebackers Wilfred Thomas (1st Season) Bethune-Cookman, 1979 Running Backs Marcus Windham (1st Season) Southwest Baptist, 2009 Quarterbacks Tres Sullivan (1st Season) Univ. of New Mexico, 1996 Head Strength Coach Danny Ray Cole (12th Season) Arkansas-Monticello, 1991 Team Managers Kaalyn Clinton, Deyondre Gaston, Angelica Hopkins, Joshua Kidd, Quinneshia Mays, Greg O’Neal, Alex Owens, Cortel Sandridge, Dominique Williams
Support Staff
Athletic Director Cameron Blount (4th Year) Arkansas-Little Rock, 1992 Sports Information Director Kevin Maloney (4th Year) Mississippi State, 2005 Head Athletic Trainer Lori Uretsky (3rd Year) Waynesburg University, 1998 Athletics Secretary Allison Eoff (6th Year) Delta State, 1993
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Derrell Lovelady Josh Hamilton Kentrell Spencer Robert Liggins Karsten Miller Joshua Barry D’Montrise Swinney Alex Jones Jonathan Barnett Terrell White Taylor Rotenberry Kyle Morgan Boone Frederick Brandon Mack Keith Reynolds, Jr. Shuntez Smith Damian Baker Marcel Newson Raphael McClain Patrick Purnell Chris Fox LaTroyce Murden Leevan Bonner Boston Newsome Ja’Vinte Gilliam Sharkey Luna Josh Gaston Quinterio Bailey Hunter Lawrence Alec Michael Kalen Coleman Josh Rea David Green Justin McCammon Cortez Coleman Jordan Hall Bobby Billingsley Demetrius Farmer Trent Scott Rolandeis Toliver Rodrickus Hunt T.J. Scales Nic Thomas Samuel Edmondson DeAndre Wilson Matt Bratton Deuce Lyons Jamarius Mabry Kamian Lucas Joseph Phillips Johnny Russell Austin Howard Markevious Garner Tarow Barney Kendall Carr
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5-6 6-2 5-9 6-3 6-3 6-1 6-2 5-8 5-8 5-11 6-1 5-11 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-11 5-9 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-0 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-3 5-6 6-2 6-0 5-9 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-6 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-3 6-6 6-1 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-0
160 200 160 210 210 195 170 160 155 175 245 195 195 180 175 180 180 185 170 190 175 160 160 180 210 205 265 210 265 215 205 290 210 260 250 270 295 260 300 270 335 315 315 280 350 185 245 185 205 250 260 245 290 260 285
So. So. Fr. So. R-Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. R-So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So.
Tunica, Miss. / Rosa Fort HS Tupelo, Miss. / Tupelo HS Starkville, Miss. / Starkville HS Oxford, Miss. / Oxford HS Lexington, N.C. / UNC Charlotte Oxford, Miss. / Lafayette HS Itta Bena, Miss. / Leflore County HS Tunica, Miss. / Lake Cormorant HS Moss Point, Miss. / Moss Point HS Orlando, Fla. / Edgewater HS Batesville, Miss. / Ole Miss Southaven, Miss. / DeSoto Central HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Center Hill HS Oxford, Miss. / Lafayette HS Durant, Miss. / Durant HS Southaven, Miss. / Northeast Mississippi CC Columbus, Miss. / Columbus HS Coldwater, Miss. / Coldwater HS Starkville, Miss. / Starkville HS Winona, Miss. / Winona HS Yazoo City, Miss. / Yazoo County HS Southaven, Miss. / Southaven HS Wayne County, Miss. / Wayne County HS New Albany, Miss. / New Albany HS Horn Lake, Miss. / Horn Lake HS Coldwater, Miss. / Magnolia Heights Olive Branch, Miss. / Olive Branch HS Water Valley, Miss. / Water Valley HS Batesville, Miss. / South Panola HS Oxford, Miss. / Lafayette HS Oxford, Miss. / Lafayette HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Lewisburg HS Yazoo City, Miss. / Yazoo City HS Water Valley, Miss. / Water Valley HS Oxford, Miss. / Lafayette HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Olive Branch HS Memphis, Tenn. / Memphis East HS Dover, Ohio / Dover HS Southaven, Miss. / Southaven HS Horn Lake, Miss. / Horn Lake HS Batesville, Miss. / South Panola HS Potts Camp, Miss. / Potts Camp HS Olive Branch, Miss. / DeSoto Central HS Fairview, Tenn. / Fairview HS Opelika, Ala. / Opelika HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Lewisburg HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Center Hill HS Jackson, Miss. / Forest Hill HS Cleveland, Miss. / Cleveland Eastside HS Childersburg, Ala. / Southwest Mississippi CC Cleveland, Miss. / Cleveland Eastside HS New Albany, Miss. / New Albany HS Tunica, Miss. / Rosa Fort HS Bainbridge, Ga. / Bainbridge HS Batesville, Miss. / South Panola HS
2013 EAST MISSISSIPPI LIONS NO
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Dontreal Pruitt A.J. Stamps Kameron Myers Earnest Robinson Brandon Acker Justin Mack Ken Breland J.T. Tolbert Allen Sentimore C.J. Bates Antoinne Adkins Todd Mays Brett Thompson Brandon Bell Fenest Armstrong Isaac Johnson Terrence Barron Jorrell Thurmon Christian Russell Demetrius Cain Preston Baker Laderrick Roberts Lakenderic Thomas Deshadrick Truly Quan Latham Jessie Gill Byerson Cockrell William Lloyd Defond Bester C.J. Shepherd Morgan Rhodes Jimmie Gipson III Benny McCall Justin Lucas JaQarius Scott Blake Sharp Chris Berry Wiley Maddox Evan Grimes Jacob Feeley Avery Gennesy Kenney Averhart Jamal Danley Brandon Hodges David Mahaffey Jamaal White Drew White D.J. Pettway Jarran Reed Marco Montgomery Zavia Forshee D.J. Jones Wesley Ragin Austin Roberts Jamison Goins
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So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So.
Laurel, Miss. / Laurel HS Vicksburg, Miss. / Vicksburg HS Charleston, Miss. / Charleston HS Birmingham, Ala. / Pinson Valley HS Hattiesburg, Miss. / Hattiesburg HS Laurel, Miss. / Laurel HS Picayune, Miss. / Picayune Memorial HS Lawrenceville, Ga. / Norcross HS Laurel, Miss. / Laurel HS Louisville, Miss. / Louisville HS Meridian, Miss. / Meridian HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Olive Branch HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Lake Cormorant HS Columbus, Miss. / Heritage Academy Laurel, Miss. / Laurel HS Meridian, Miss. / Meridian HS Shuqualak, Miss. / Noxubee County HS Florence, Miss. / Florence HS Fayetteville, N.C. / Hoke County HS Hazlehurst, Miss. / Hazlehurst HS Starkville, Miss. / Starkville HS Meridian, Miss. / Meridian HS West Point, Miss. / West Point HS Charleston, Miss. / Charleston HS Columbus, Miss. / Columbus HS Union, Miss. / Union HS Columbus, Miss. / Columbus HS Rosedale, Miss. / West Bolivar HS Laurel, Miss. / Laurel HS Shaw, Miss. / Shaw HS Flowood, Miss. / Northwest Rankin HS Coldwater, Miss. / Olive Branch HS Horn Lake, Miss. / Lake Cormorant HS Aberdeen, Miss. / Aberdeen HS Meridian, Miss. / Meridian HS Columbus, Miss. / Heritage Academy Quitman, Miss. / Quitman HS Bruce, Miss. / Bruce HS Florence, Miss. / Florence HS Picayune, Miss. / Picayune Memorial HS Southaven, Miss. / Southaven HS Columbus, Miss. / Columbus HS Olive Branch, Miss. / Byhalia HS Aberdeen, Miss. / Aberdeen HS Brandon, Miss. / Brandon HS DeKalb, Miss. / Neshoba Central HS Tupelo, Miss. / Tupelo HS Pensacola, Fla. / Pensacola Catholic HS Goldsboro, N.C. / Goldsboro HS Atmore, Ala. / Spanish Fort HS Aberdeen, Miss. / Aberdeen HS Clemson, S.C. / Wren HS Saltillo, Miss. / Saltillo HS Northside, Ga. / Northside HS Gulfport, Miss. / Gulfport HS
Football Staff
Head Coach Buddy Stephens (6th Season) Delta State University Offensive Coordinator Marcus Wood (6th Season) Mississippi State University, 1996 Defensive Coordinator Jordan Lesley (1st Season) Troy University, 2005 Defensive Backs Clifton Collins (6th Season) Ole Miss, 2001 Defensive Line DeCarlos Holmes (1st Season) Grambling State University Offensive Line D.J. Looney (2nd Season) Mississippi State University, 2010 Running Backs/Video Coordinator Webb Hamilton (1st Season) Mississippi State University Quarterbacks Scott Gasper (2nd Season) West Virginia Wesleyan, 1998 Graduate Assistant Derrick Steele Student Assistant Daniel Lott
Support Staff
Athletic Director Mickey Stokes (6th Year) Mississippi College, 1982 Sports Information Director David Rosinski (5th Year) Mississippi State University Media Director/Video Coordinator Derek Cody (2nd Year) Central Oklahoma, 2005 Head Athletic Trainer Evan Dauterive (1st Year) Southern Mississippi
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2013 Northwest Team Statistics
2013 Northwest Individual Statistics (as of Oct. 13)
TEAM STATISTICS SCORING Points Per Game FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES Red Zone Percentage RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS Red Zone TD Percentage PAT-ATTEMPTS PAT Percentage ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game
RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G Damian Baker 7 128 786 79 707 5.5 5 83 101.0 Patrick Purnell 1 3 20 0 20 6.7 0 9 20.0 Boston Newsome 7 25 44 28 16 0.6 0 7 2.3 Demetrius Farmer 7 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0.0 Derrell Lovelady 7 2 2 6 -4 -2.0 0 2 -0.6 Kentrell Spencer 7 3 3 10 -7 -2.3 0 3 -1.0 Kyle Morgan 7 4 2 20 -18 -4.5 0 2 -2.6 Karsten Miller 7 38 96 127 -31 -0.8 1 13 -4.4 TEAM 5 3 0 32 -32 -10.7 0 0 -6.4 Total 7 207 953 302 651 3.1 6 83 93.0 Opponents 7 261 1234 184 1050 4.0 12 49 150.0
NWCC OPP 160 202 22.9 28.9 128 125 41 64 74 50 13 11 651 1050 953 1234 302 184 207 261 3.1 4.0 93.0 150.0 6 12 1711 1405 149-249-10 100-189-7 6.9 7.4 11.5 14.1 244.4 200.7 13 13 2362 2455 456 450 5.2 5.5 337.4 350.7 34-777 23-425 22.9 18.5 7-59 10-41 8.4 4.1 7-121 10-315 17.3 31.5 12-5 12-5 48-362 47-405 51.7 57.9 37-1320 33-1258 35.7 38.1 34.0 35.7 33:05 26:55 32/100 38/97 32% 39% 6/17 6/14 35% 43% 9-64 19-112 22 29 2-4 2-5 0-0 0-0 15-22 16-26 68% 62% 13-22 14-26 59% 54% 20-21 20-26 95% 77% 4562 2626 4/1140 3/875
PASSING Karsten Miller Kyle Morgan Total Opponents
GP Effic Cmp-Att-Int 7 131.85 135-217-8 7 95.20 14-31-2 7 126.76 149-249-10 7 130.65 100-189-7
RECEIVING GP No Yds D’Montrise Swinney 7 47 592 Josh Hamilton 7 26 352 Kentrell Spencer 7 23 223 Damian Baker 7 21 205 Derrell Lovelady 7 15 157 Jamarius Mabry 7 4 62 Robert Liggins 7 4 62 Shuntez Smith 7 3 33 Boston Newsome 7 3 6 Josh Gaston 6 2 16 Kamian Lucas 7 1 3 Total 7 149 1711 Opponents 7 100 1405
Pct 62.2 45.2 59.8 52.9
Avg 12.6 13.5 9.7 9.8 10.5 15.5 15.5 11.0 2.0 8.0 3.0 11.5 14.1
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1st 30 49
2nd 69 63
3rd 28 46
4th 33 44
TD 12 1 13 13
Lng 66 37 66 80
Avg/G 216.9 27.6 244.4 200.7
TD Long Avg/G 6 33 84.6 3 42 50.3 1 30 31.9 3 66 29.3 0 27 22.4 0 36 8.9 0 37 8.9 0 21 4.7 0 12 0.9 0 11 2.7 0 3 0.4 13 66 244.4 13 80 200.7
TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Karsten Miller 7 255 -31 1518 1487 212.4 Damian Baker 7 128 707 0 707 101.0 Kyle Morgan 7 35 -18 193 175 25.0 Patrick Purnell 1 3 20 0 20 20.0 Boston Newsome 7 25 16 0 16 2.3 Derrell Lovelady 7 2 -4 0 -4 -0.6 Kentrell Spencer 7 3 -7 0 -7 -1.0 TEAM 5 4 -32 0 -32 -6.4 Total 7 456 651 1711 2362 337.4
2013 Scoring by Quarters BY QUARTERS Northwest Opponents
Yds 1518 193 1711 1405
Total 160 202
Wide Receiver Derrell Lovelady
2013 Northwest Defensive Statistics (as of Oct. 13) TACKLES SACKS PASS DEFENSE FUMBLES Blocked DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kicks Saf 16 Terrell White 7 31 25 56 . . 1-25 1 . 1-0 . . . 59 Demetrius Farmer 7 13 36 49 8.5-20 2.5-9 . 1 5 . 1 . . 45 Alec Michael 6 19 25 44 1.5-3 . . . 1 . . . . 50 Kalen Coleman 7 12 30 42 1.5-4 . . . 1 1-0 . . . 28 Chris Fox 7 17 18 35 1.0-1 . . . . . 1 . . 95 Tarow Barney 7 15 15 30 8.5-48 3.5-31 . . 4 . 1 . . 20 Brandon Mack 7 22 6 28 1.0-12 . 1-0 8 . . . . . 21 Keith Reynolds Jr. 7 17 8 25 2.0-27 . 1-7 3 . 2-75 . . . 93 Austin Howard 7 11 14 25 4.0-37 1.0-10 . 1 2 . 1 . . 11 Joshua Barry 7 11 12 23 3.5-14 0.5-1 3-46 . . . 1 . . 25 Marcel Newson 7 11 8 19 . . 1-43 . 1 . . . . 56 Cortez Coleman 7 7 9 16 . . . . 1 . . . . 90 Joseph Phillips 3 5 9 14 0.5-1 0.5-1 . . 2 1-0 . 1 . 26 Raphael McClain 7 7 6 13 . . . . . . . . . 35 Sharkey Luna 7 5 8 13 . . . 1 1 . . . . 34 Ja’Vinte Gilliam 6 3 5 8 . . . . . . 1 . . 85 Deuce Lyons 5 3 4 7 0.5-0 . . . . . . . . 53 David Green 5 6 . 6 1.0-1 . . . . . . . . 60 Rolandeis Toliver 4 1 5 6 . . . . . . . . . 1 Derrell Lovelady 7 3 2 5 . . . . . . . . . 94 Markevious Garner 4 1 4 5 0.5-0 . . . . . . . . 99 Kendall Carr 2 1 3 4 0.5-1 . . . . . . . . 31 Leevan Bonner 5 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . . 9 Robert Liggins 7 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . . 89 Kamian Lucas 7 1 1 2 1.0-12 . . . . . . . . 88 Jamarius Mabry 7 2 . 2 . . . . . . . . . 5 Josh Hamilton 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 24 Damian Baker 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 57 Jordan Hall 6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 91 Johnny Russell 3 . 1 1 0.5-0 . . . . . . . . 44 Hunter Lawrence 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . . 42 Quinterio Bailey 5 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 80 Matt Bratton 7 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . . 22 Shuntez Smith 7 1 . 1 1.0-17 . . . . . . . . Total 7 232 260 492 38-210 9-64 7-121 15 18 5-75 7 1 1 Opponents 7 254 232 486 76.0-286 19-112 10-315 20 18 5-30 7 . . SCORING Damian Baker D’Montrise Swinney Boone Frederick Josh Hamilton Marcel Newson Matt Bratton Karsten Miller Kentrell Spencer Keith Reynolds Jr. TEAM Total Opponents FIELD GOALS Matt Bratton Boone Frederick
TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points 8 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 48 6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 36 0 2-3 14-14 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 20 3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 18 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 0 0-1 6-7 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-1 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 1 2 22 2-4 20-21 0-0 0 0-1 0 1 160 29 2-5 20-26 1-2 0 0-1 0 0 202
FGM-FGA 0-1 2-3
Pct 0.0 66.7
01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ 0-0 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-3 0-0 0-0
Lg 0 36
PUNTING Matt Bratton Total Opponents
No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd 37 1320 35.7 49 1 5 10 0 37 1320 35.7 49 1 5 10 0 33 1258 38.1 51 1 9 11 0
KICKOFFS Boone Frederick Matt Bratton Total
No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn 17 801 47.1 1 1 . . . 14 822 58.7 1 2 . . . 31 1623 52.4 2 3 425 37.0 27
Blk 0 0
Safety Joshua Barry
NJCAA First Team
All-Americans
Keith Drayton 1994
Emarlos Leroy 1996
Connie Moore 1997
Les Binkley 1998
Johnathan Shaw 1999
Jamaal Jackson 2002
Chris Herring 2003
John Harris 2003
DeVon Hicks 2006
R.J. Brisbon 2006
Michael Lindsey 2009
Donald Hawkins 2011
**Northwest has a combined 27 NJCAA First Team All-Americans (not all pictured)
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1957: 1958: 1959: 1960: 1962: 1979: 1982: 1983: 1985: 1986: 1987: 1988: 1989: 1990: 1991: 1992: 1993: 1994: 1995: 1996: 1997: 1998:
Edwin Thomas; Danny Cranford David Vaughn, C; Bobby Houge, QB Bobby Hogue (honorable mention); David Vaughn (honorable mention) Bryce McCullough; Tommy Poff R.L. Lance (Williamson AA); Billy Gold (Williamson AA) Donnell Townsend, NJCAA (honorable mention); Jimmy Franklin, NJCAA (second team) Eric Schwartz, OG, NJCAA (first team); Terry Lawrence, RB, NJCAA (first team); Bobby Gaston, NJCAA (second team); Henry Williams, RS (first team) John Armstrong, CB, NJCAA (first team) Gerald Perry, OG, NJCAA (first team); Houston Agnew, NJCAA (honorable mention); Jimmy Neal, NJCAA (second team) Leatrice Pickett, RB, NJCAA (second team); James Holloman, NJCAA (honorable mention) Cortez Kennedy, DT, NJCAA (first team); Ricky Blake, RB, NJCAA (first team) Mike McClenton, LB, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (first team); Wesley Carroll, WR, NJCAA (hon. mention); JoJo Wright, DB, J.C. Gridwire (scholar athlete); Eddie Blake, OL, J.C. Gridwire (first team) Mike McClenton, LB, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (first team); Vince Powell, RB, NJCAA (first team); Eddie Blake, OL, J.C. Gridwire (first team) Kelvin Simmons, QB, NJCAA (honorable mention); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Ray Barksdale, RB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Andre Thompson, DT, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Damon Primus, DT, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (first team); Alonzo Horner, LB, NJCAA (first team); Russell Evans, QB, NJCAA (second team); Lonny Calicchio, P/K, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Russell Evans, QB, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (first team); Bill McCollins, LB, NJCAA (first team); Lonny Calicchio, P/K, NJCAA (first team); Jeff Miller, OL, NJCAA (second team); Eric Smith, WR, NJCAA (second team); Bryant Mix, DT, NJCAA (honorable mention); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Lavelle Danzy, RB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Phillip Benton, LB, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (first team); Fred Thomas, DB, NJCAA (second team); Keith Drayton, DT, NJCAA (honorable mention); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Keith Drayton, DT, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (first team); Andre Rone, WR, NJCAA (second team); John Avery, RB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Cletidus Hunt, DT, NJCAA (second team); Andre Rone, WR, NJCAA (honorable mention) Emarlos Leroy, DT, NJCAA (first team); Shane Hargett, P, NJCAA (second team); Deon Porter, DB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Connie Moore, WR, NJCAA (first team); Kevin Jones, RB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Les Binkley, PK, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (hon. mention); Dee Miller, DB, NJCAA (second team), J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Kevin Jones, RB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Andre Heard, WR, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Colston Weatherington, DE, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention)
1999: 2000: 2001: 2002: 2003: 2004: 2006: 2007: 2008: 2009: 2010: 2011: 2012:
Johnathan Shaw, SS, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Michael Allen, OL, NJCAA (second team); J.C. Gridwire (second team); Jason Johnson, QB, NJCAA (honorable mention); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Jason Jones, LB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Omar Rayford, WR, NJCAA (hon. mention); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Shae Orrell, PK, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Anton Paige, WR, J.C. Gridwire (first team); NJCAA (honorable mention); Will Hall, QB, J.C. Gridwire (second team); NJCAA (honorable mention); Johnathan Shaw, SS, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Andrew Oetzel, OT, NJCAA (honorable mention); Shae Orrell, PK, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Durell Robinson, WR, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Colby Simmons, LB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Jamaal Jackson, CB, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Isaac Harris, OT, J.C. Gridwire (first team); NJCAA (honorable mention); John Harris, WR, NJCAA (second team); J.C. Gridwire (third team); Bobby Robison, QB, NJCAA (honorable mention); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) John Harris, WR, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (hon. (mention); Chris Herring, DT, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (second team); Terrell Howard, OT, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Terrence Smith, LB, J.C. Gridwire (first team) Eldra Buckley, RB, NJCAA (second team); J.C. Gridwire (second team); Marcus Conner, CB, NJCAA (second team); J.C. Gridwire honorable mention; Jess McDonald, OG, NJCAA (second team); J.C. Gridwire (second team) Billy Bishop, PK, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Rodney Brisbon, OT, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (second team); DeVon Hicks, DE, NJCAA (first team); J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention); Marcus Johnson, LB, NJCAA (second team) Patrick Trahan, LB, NJCAA (second team); J.C. Gridwire (second team); Daniel Thomas, QB/RB, J.C. Gridwire (honorable mention) Chris Strong, DT, NJCAA (honorable mention) Michael Lindsey, WR, NJCAA (first team) Sam Small, LB, NJCAA (second team); Kevin Buford, K/P, NJCAA (honorable mention) Donald Hawkins, LT, NJCAA (first team); Lance Ray, KR, NJCAA (honorable mention); David Conner, LB, NJCAA (honorable mention) Austin Douglas, C, NJCAA (second team)
NJCAA Academic
All-Americans
Brent Smith 2001
Justin Brewer 2002
Hayden Sullivant 2003
Denny Hansen 2009
NJCAA Football Hall of Fame
Cortez Kennedy 1996 Inductee
Gerald Perry 1997 Inductee
Mike McClenton 2000 Inductee
Bobby Franklin 2005 Inductee
Henry Williams 1997 Inductee
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congratulations
cortez kennedy 2012 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME
The road to the NFL runs through
ALL-TIME
NFL PLAYERS John Armstrong, CB John Avery, RB Jeff Blackshear, OT Willie Blade, DT Eddie Blake, DT Ricky Blake, RB Eldra Buckley, RB Len Burton, OG Lonny Calicchio, K Wesley Carroll, WR Kory Chapman, RB Dan Footman, DT Roy Hart, DT Chris Herring, DT DeVon Hicks, DE Bill Houston, WR Cletidus Hunt, DT Cortez Kennedy, DT Emarlos Leroy, DT
Jeff Miller, OT Bryant Mix, DT Ronnie Monaco, LB Alton Montgomery, SS Gerald Perry, OT Roell Preston, RS Andre Rone, WR Ron Shegog, S Eric Smith, WR Curtis Steele, RB Daniel Thomas, RB Fred Thomas, DB Tom Thompson, RB Patrick Trahan, LB Colston Weatherington, DE Leonard Wheeler, FS Henry Williams, RS Mitch Young, DT
• 20 All-Time NFL Draft Picks • 5 Current Professional Players • 1 NFL Hall of Famer • 1 CFL Hall of Famer
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2013-14 Northwest Color Guard
Aime Anderson, Advisor
Pictured front row (L to R): Tori Summers, Anastasija Markic, Mallory Pounds, Tammy Davis Middle Row: Kayce Young, Audrey Jones, Sammie Talbert, Shelby Smith, T.J., Meghan Browning Back row: Haleigh Ferguson, Ashley Simon, Rachel Jackson, Ashlee Walker, Ashley Weaver.
2013-14 Rangerettes
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Front Row: Carolin Ouch, Brittany Burns, Captain Elainna Ferrell, Fenisha Chatmon, Allie Mahoney Second Row: Straunje’ Jackson, Alicia Lemons, Savannah Mask, Shanda Cunningham, Candace Hubbert, Briana Patton Back Row: Shay Dudley, Samantha Staggs, Heather Pate, Ashley Hunt, Madison Pickett
John Mixon
Jeff Triplett
John Ungurait
2013-14
Ranger Band Directors
2013-14 Northwest Cheerleaders Pictured front row (L to R): Chance Simmons, Megan Wootten, Kayla Witt, Madison Morgan, Shelbi Dunlap, Courtney Mitchell, Georgia Dulin, Lee Williams. Middle Row: Gerald Johnson, Breanna Bess, Amanda Rayburn, Katelyn McCluskey, KK Williams, John Cotton. Back Row: Greg Traylor, Lauren Carson, Lindsay Abston, Kayla Lunamand, Celeste Romanoli, Brandon Casey.
2013-14 Team Captains
Coaches & Sponsor
Lauren Carson and Shelbi Dunlap.
Nolan Shackleford, Liesl Davenport and Trey Griffin.
Do you have spirit? The Ranger Cheerleaders are high-energy, have loads of personality and love to cheer. The co-ed squad supports the college’s athletic teams while boosting fan support and having fun. They represent Northwest at football and basketball games and travel to bowl games and tournaments around the nation. Although they are non-competitive, certain requirements must be met at tryouts held each spring.
For more information contact: Liesl D. Davenport, Cheer Sponsor Work: (662) 562-3899 E-mail: ldavenport@northwestms.edu
Members must be proficient in stunting, motions, toe touches and cheering, maintain a certain fitness level and receive a positive recommendation from their most recent cheer sponsor.
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BOBBY FRANKLIN FIELD
uRanger Stadium at Bobby Franklin Field is the home of Northwest Ranger football. This beautifully landscaped, lighted facility features home/visitor concession stands, seating for approximately 3,000 spectators and newly-constructed restroom facilities. In 2005, the field at Ranger Stadium was named for longtime head coach Bobby Franklin who retired at the end of the 2004 season.
BOBBY FRANKLIN FIELD
TOP ATTENDANCE GAMES
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Yearly Attendance Year Record Pct. Total 2005 0-4 .000 3,100 2006 3-2 .600 2,900 2007 3-1 .750 3,300 2008 3-1 .750 3,000 2009 2-3 .400 4,200 2010 5-1 .833 8,222 2011 2-2 .500 8,558 2012 4-0 1.000 7,625 2013 0-4 .000 4,562 Totals 22-18 .550 45,467
Avg. 775 580 825 750 840 1,370 2,140 1,906 1,140 1,137
Top 10 Bobby Franklin Field Crowds 1. 9/29/11 #15 Northeast L, 28-34 2. 9/27/12 #20 Itawamba W, 49-7 3. 9/15/11 #8 East Mississippi L, 42-45 4. 9/13/12 Coahoma W, 44-6 5. 9/1/11 #8 Pearl River W, 56-55 6. 9/19/13 Northeast L, 21-34 7. 10/16/10 Mississippi Delta W, 33-3 8. 9/23/10 Coahoma W, 37-7 9. 10/22/11 Holmes W, 66-41 10. 11/6/10 #12 Gulf Coast L, 24-52
2,772 2,669 2,219 2,102 2,101 1,783 1,733 1,489 1,466 1,452
McLENDON CENTER
uThe McLendon Center, which houses the student union and was reopened this fall, has two recreational gyms and separate weight rooms for student-athletes and faculty/staff/students. The athletic weight room has four multi-stations with four double-sided platforms, a leg press, three treadmills, three elliptical machines, a jammer and a dumbell rack ranging from 5 to 95 pounds.
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