The 2024 Northwest Mississippi Community College Soccer/Volleyball is a digital publication of the Northwest Sports Information Office. This publication was written and edited by Sports Information Director Brian Lentz, with contributions from Assistant Sports Information Director Brian Oakley, student intern Thomas Hunt, and graphic designers Jennifer Corbin and Kevin Pitts. Additional editing provided by the Northwest Office of Marketing and Communications. Cover designed by Kevin Pitts and Brian Lentz.
Photography provided by: Kevin Pitts, Brian Lentz, Brian Oakley, NJCAA, Corey Hughes, Bob Bakken, Kevin Maloney, Brett Brown, Lee Adams, Julie Bauer, Sarah Smith and Carly Fox. All records and award winners were compiled based off archived information from Northwest Mississippi Community College and the NJCAA. Any records or statistics not included in this publication can be submitted to the Sports Information Office by emailing Sports Information Director Brian Lentz at blentz@northwestms.edu or by calling (662) 562-3303.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Locations: Senatobia, Miss. (Main campus)
Southaven, Miss. (DeSoto Center)
QUICK FACTS
Oxford, Miss. (Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center) Batesville, Miss. (The Concourse)
Founded: 1928
Nickname: Rangers, Lady Rangers
Enrollment: 6,131
Official Athletics Website: www.nwccrangers.com
President: Dr. Michael J. Heindl (Hinds Community College, A.A. - 1994) (Mississippi College, B.S. - 1997) (Western Michigan, J.D. - 2001) (Mississippi State, Ph.D - 2011)
Director of Athletics: Jake Gordon (University of Utah) (St. Leo University)
Conference: Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference Colors: Navy Blue (PMS 280), Scarlet Red (PMS 186), White
Women’s Soccer Facility: Northwest Soccer Complex
Location: Senatobia, Miss.
All-Time Home Record: 85-61-14 (.575) (*2002-19; 2022-present) 11-3-1 (.767) (*2020-21 at interim facility)
Men’s Soccer Facility: Northwest Soccer Complex
Location: Senatobia, Miss.
All-Time Home Record: 68-83-8 (.453) (*2002-19; 2022-present) 3-10 (.300) (*2020-21 at interim facility)
Volleyball Facility (Capacity): Howard Coliseum (2,500)
The mission of Northwest Mississippi Community College is to provide the students of its eleven-county district and beyond with opportunities for obtaining affordable quality education to meet their diverse needs. The comprehensive community and technical college offers students educational experiences through traditional campusbased and distance learning opportunities. Northwest is committed to achieving the following goals: to promote excellence in educational programs; to maintain quality educational support services; to continue responsive administrative processes; to ensure efficient use of financial and physical resources; and to assure institutional effectiveness.
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
WE ARE NORTHWEST
COST
Northwest is less than half the price of a Mississippi public college or university ($1,400 per semester versus an average $2,733 per semester*).
FINANCIAL AID
Almost 80 percent of Northwest students receive some sort of financial assistance.
STUDENTS
Northwest offers the pre-requisites you need to prepare for an exciting four-year degree at any of Mississippi’s colleges or universities. We also offer nearly 40 Career and Technical programs designed to teach students the practical skills needed for a wide variety of jobs in the workforce.
AREAS OF STUDY
Division of Business
Division of Education
Division of Fine Arts
Division of Languages and Communications
Division of Social Science
Division of Nursing
Division of Mathematics
Division of Natural Sciences
Career-Technical Education
eLEARNING
Working full-time? Have a hectic schedule, children at home or live too far to make it to a Northwest campus? Don’t worry! Our Division of eLearning offers more than 200 Academic AND Career-Technical classes online. For a complete listing of course offerings, visit www.northwestms.edu/elearning/elearninghome.html. While you are there, take the online assessment to find out if eLearning is right for you.
About 8,000 students spread across five campuses located in Senatobia, Olive Branch, Southaven, Ashland and Oxford. The average class size is 22 students. o Male 37.6% o Female 62.4%
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Northwest offers 12 competitive athletic programs and is known state‐wide for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports. Since 2000, over 350 Northwest student-athletes have gone on to play at over 150 different four-year schools around the country. Over 50 of those have gone on to play professionally.
STUDENT LIFE
Life at Northwest is so much more than classes and studying. Intramurals, athletics, clubs and organizations and campus activities give Northwest students a chance to unwind from classes and get involved on campus and in the community.
ACCREDITATION
Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree and certificates in career education. The College was initially accredited by the Mississippi Junior College Accrediting Association in 1928 and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December 1953. The latest reaffirmation of the SACSCOC accreditation was in 2007. The college is also a member of the American Association of Community Colleges.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
JAMIE ANDERSON Tallahatchie
DR. RACHELL ANDERSON Tunica
JERRY BARRETT Vice Chairman • Tate
STEVE BOSTICK Benton
JEAN ANN CASEY Calhoun ANGIE CRAWFORD Quitman
STEVE CUMMINGS Yalobusha
BILL DAWSON Marshall
ALEE’ DIXON Tate
DIANA GRIST Benton
SYLVIA HICKEY Tallahatchie
SAMMY HIGDON Yalobusha
BRENDA HOPSON Quitman
STURGIS MONTEITH DeSoto
JOHN T. LAMAR JR. Board Attorney • Tate DR. LISA LANGFORD Calhoun
MIKE MOORE Lafayette
DR. DELL PHILLIPS Panola
DR. CARRIE SKELTON Marshall
CORY USELTON Chairman • DeSoto
JAY FOSTER Lafayette
DOROTHY WILBOURN Panola
DR. MICHAEL J. HEINDL PRESIDENT
Dr. Michael J. Heindl was selected as the ninth president of Northwest Mississippi Community College by the college’s Board of Trustees during a special meeting held April 26, 2018 on the Senatobia campus.
A native of Clinton, Heindl heads the state’s third-largest community college with a current enrollment of over 7,000 students on six campuses and online.
Heindl, a community college graduate, brings with him to Northwest experience in a number of areas, including finance, technology, legal issues, human resources, emergency management, campus leadership, student services, workforce training and admissions.
Heindl holds a Ph.D. in community college leadership from Mississippi State University (2011), a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School at Western Michigan University (2001), a B.S. in psychology from Mississippi College (1997) and an Associate of Arts in general studies/music from Hinds Community College (1994).
He began his career in education in 2001 as golf tournament coordinator at Hinds Community College and also served as an intern for the Mississippi Supreme Court while working on his law degree during that time. In July, 2001 he became dean of students for Wesley College in Florence before being named district director of Admissions and Records at Hinds in 2003.
In 2006, Heindl was program specialist for Career and Technical Education at the Mississippi Community College Board, where some of his responsibilities included coordination for all career-technical programs and workforce training for the state’s 15 community colleges.
In 2007 he returned to Hinds, where he worked for four years as dean of students for the Rankin County Campus before being named vice president of the Jackson County Campus of MGCCC in 2011. A year later, he moved into the position of executive vice president of Administration and Finance.
In addition to his administrative experience, Heindl has 17 years of teaching experience, having served as an adjunct instructor for legal courses in both the Department of Business and in the Career-Technical paralegal program at Hinds. He has also taught graduate-level courses in higher education law at Mississippi College and was an adjunct professor teaching Community College Legal Issues in the Community College Leadership doctoral program at Mississippi State University
Active in a number of professional groups and community organizations, Heindl served as president-elect of the Community College Business Officers Association (CCBO), a member of the Gulf Coast Business Council Master’s Class and the Education Strategic Planning Committee for the Mississippi Coast, on the Planning Committee for Leadership Mississippi and an Angel runner for Ainsley’s Angels, a national organization that provides racing/running experiences for special needs individuals.
He has served as a member of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on Structured Pathways, Statewide Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Task Force and was on the MGCCC District Athletic Council. He also assisted other colleges with the accreditation process by serving on the Finance Accreditation Review Team for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
DR. MICHAEL J. HEINDL pictured with his wife, Jennifer, children Taryn (28), Harrison (20) and Nicholas (18), and grandson, Jayson (9). Heindl was selected as the College’s ninth president on April 26, 2018.
Among his many accomplishments are the MGCCC Master Trainer Award, CCBO Outstanding Chief Business Officer Award, and Mississippi Top Ten Business Leaders Under 40. He has participated in leadership programs including the AACC Future Presidents Institute, Mississippi Economic Council, Leadership Mississippi and Leadership DeSoto County. Dr. Heindl was also named as a 2021 Top CEO by the Mississippi Business Journal, and most recently, he was nominated to serve on the Board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges.
Heindl is married to the former Jennifer Ingram, and the couple have three children: Taryn (28), Harrison (20) and Nicholas (18), along with a grandson, Jayson (9).
Under the leadership of DR. MICHAEL J. HEINDL, Northwest has experienced growth in numerous areas. One of those areas include overall facilities, a plan that included upgrades at Bobby Franklin Field, a new, state-of-the-art softball/soccer facility and a new baseball facility, slated for completion in Spring 2025.
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JAKE GORDON
Jake Gordon enters his third year as the Director of Athletics for Northwest Mississippi Community College.
In his two full years of leadership, Gordon has overseen the growth of the Northwest athletic program, helping bring back men’s golf and be one of two Mississippi JUCOs to start a women’s golf program. The two sports will begin competing this fall.
Meanwhile, the Rangers have thrived across the board during Gordon’s tenure. The Northwest football team continues to reach the postseason, while the men’s and women’s tennis teams both made their respective NJCAA tournament debuts in 2023 and 2024. Additionally, the Northwest women’s soccer program has made back-to-back appearances in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament, while also capturing their first NJCAA Region 23 title in program history.
One of Gordon’s first hires at Northwest, rodeo coach Will Lummus, has raised the bar of success for the Ranger rodeo program. After sending Colby Burgess to the College National Finals Rodeo in 2023, the Northwest men’s rodeo team had five athletes compete in the CNFR during the summer of 2024.
Additionally, Gordon was also responsible for hiring an entirely new women’s basketball coaching staff, led by head coach and 2023 Northwest Sports Hall of Fame inductee LaTaryl Williams. In his second season, Williams’ squad made it to the first round of the NJCAA Region 23 Tournament. Other sports, such as baseball and softball, have also continued to reach the postseason during Gordon’s tenure.
Gordon has made it a point to highlight the Rangers’ success in the classroom as well, establishing the inaugural Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the 2022-23 academic year. He also appointed Charlesy Kennedy to the role of athletic academic advisor, while establishing Tori Fugatt’s role as football academic advisor. Together, the duo helped 175 student-athletes earn recognition to the Fall 2023 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and 142 to the spring edition. Northwest also had three teams (football, baseball, volleyball) earn MACCC All-Academic Team of the Year recognition, while the Ranger football program garnered NJCAA AllAcademic Team of the Year honors.
Gordon came to Northwest in July 2022 from Blinn College in Brenham, Texas, where he spent three seasons as the assistant athletic director for the Buccaneers. While at Blinn, he was in charge of eligibility of all student-athletes, gameday operations and live streaming all home games on the college’s YouTube channel.
Gordon has nine years of experience at the NJCAA level, previously serving two seasons as the assistant athletic director at Lakeland Community College in Kirtland, Ohio. While at Lakeland, he assisted with the day-to-day operations of the athletic department, eligibility and the Athletic and Fitness Center. Gordon was also in charge of athletic communications, administered the website, promoted the College’s seven NJCAA Division II sports programs, administered an academic tracking system for student-athletes, oversaw the academic retention program for student athletes and held event management duties.
Prior to his tenure at Lakeland, Gordon also had an earlier stint at Blinn College as the communication and sports information specialist for three seasons. Gordon was instrumental in providing coverage to the media on the Buccaneers’ national championship volleyball program in 2014, four national titles in cheer and dance and three national tournament appearances for volleyball, softball and women’s basketball.
Since being hired as the college’s athletic director in June 2022, JAKE GORDON has helped Northwest grow both on and off the field. In addition to reviving men’s golf and adding women’s golf, Gordon has also helped establish student-athletes’ success in the classroom.
Gordon worked at various newspapers in Utah prior to his arrival at Blinn, including the Salt Lake Tribune, Tooele Transcript-Bulletin, Deseret News and The Vernal Express. While at The Vernal Express, he served as the sports editor, covering high school and local sports for Uintah County, designing sports pages and maintaining the sports section of the website.
Gordon is a native of Tooele, Utah and received his bachelor’s degree in mass communication from the University of Utah and Master of Business Administration in sports administration from Saint Leo University. He and his wife, Tiffany, have two children, Lucy and Andrew.
NORTHWEST ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Office: (662) 562-3303
Fax: (662) 562-3303
Mailing Address:
MEDIA INFORMATION
COVERAGE
Northwest Mississippi Community College Athletic Communications Department 4975 Hwy. 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668
SPORTS INFORMATION CONTACTS
BRIAN LENTZ
Sports Information Director Cell: (901) 626-7885 Office: (662) 562-3303
Email: blentz@northwestms.edu
Twitter: @BrianJLentz
BRIAN OAKLEY
Assistant Sports Information Director Office: (662) 562-3269
Email: boakley@northwestms.edu
Northwest Mississippi Community College maintains a comprehensive official athletic depart ment website. Up-to-date information, including schedules, statistics, rosters, player signings and news releases for all nine sports are provided on the award-winning nwccrangers.com. In-game live stats, live video and live audio is available for each Ranger football contest. Fans can also follow the team on numerous social media outlets, by searching the username @NWCC_Rangers. The Northwest sports information department, consisting of Brian Lentz and Brian Oakley, maintain the athletic website.
Additionally, sport-specific Twitter outlets, including @Northwest_WSOC, @Northwest_MSOC and @NWCCVolleyball are also surpervised by the athletic communications office, with each respective coaching staff also handling social media efforts.
CREDENTIALS
Media or photo credentials are required for admittance to Northwest athletic events for work ing media. However, it is requested that media seeking to cover a game contact the sports information director prior to avoid additional problems. Specific media seating is not available for Northwest soccer contests at the on-campus facility, but working media members are al lowed to remain on the sideline and off the playing surface. For volleyball contests at Howard Coliseum, photographers are permitted to stand on the baseline, but should move if requested to by game officials. For further inquiries, contact Brian Lentz at (662) 562-3303 or at blentz@northwestms.edu.
PRESS SERVICES
Media guides, game notes, rosters, results and statistics are updated daily on nwccrangers.com, and are printed for media upon request. An official NJCAA box score and play-by-play information may be obtained from the sports information director approximately 15 minutes following the conclusion of the game, with the exception of volleyball.
INTERVIEWS
All player and coach interviews must be arranged through the sports information director. Coaches and athletes will be available following games after a brief 10-minute cooling off period. The best time to interview coaches is typically in the mornings, Monday through Wednesday. The best time to interview student-athletes is directly after weekday practices around 5:00 p.m.
GAME BROADCASTS
Broadcast media in attendance are requested to contact the sports information director at least one week prior to the game in question. Northwest will have a live video/audio broadcast for all home and select road contests online through Ranger TV, available at nwccrangers. com/watch. Sports Information Director Brian Lentz handles play-by-play duties for all soccer and volleyball contests streamed through Ranger TV.
DR. ANDREW DALE Associate Vice President for Community Relations
SARAH SMITH Communications Specialist
MATTHEW MIXSON Video Coordinator & Digital Media Specialist
JENNIFER CORBIN Graphic Designer
CARLY FOX Assistant Director of Marketing & Strategic Communications
KEVIN PITTS Graphic Designer & Communications Specialist
WOMEN’S SOCCER COACHES
AND ROSTER
HEAD COACH JAMES BEATTIE
James Beattie is entering his fifth season as the head women’s soccer coach at Northwest. During his time with the Lady Rangers, Beattie has brought a wide range of coaching and playing experience stretching from both the collegiate to professional soccer ranks.
The Glasgow, Scotland native played collegiate soccer at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Oklahoma City University. Beattie scored 40 goals and tabbed 41 assists, while compiling a record of 54-15-2 throughout his four year collegiate career. He was a four-time First Team All-Conference player and was a two-time First Team All-American. Before arriving in the United States, Beattie was a professional footballer for Partick Thistle FC and is a graduate of the prestigious Queens Park Football Club professional youth academy.
Last season, the Northwest women’s program had another historic campaign under Beattie’s leadership. The Lady Rangers earned the program’s first 20-win season, totaling a 21-2 overall record, while finishing 10-1 in the MACCC. Additionally, Northwest captured the program’s firstever NJCAA Region 23 championship, while also earning a share of the MACCC regular season title. The Lady Rangers also made it back to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship for the second consecutive season.
Beattie’s 2023 squad outscored its opponents 112-4 over the course of the season, averaging 5.3 goals per game. Freshman goalkeeper Anna Kathryn Harrell posted an 18-2 record between the posts, earning 66 saves on the season with a .943 save percentage.
A total of eight players earned All-MACCC recognition, with Harrell and defender Raylin Dixon garnering All-NJCAA Region 23 accolades. The duo also received all-American accolades from both the NJCAA and United Soccer Coaches organization.
Seven of Beattie’s 2023 student-athletes signed with four-year programs, headlined by Division I signees Dixon (Jacksonville State), Evie Crawford (Jacksonville State) and Amaya Andrews (Jackson State). Off the pitch, Beattie’s team posted a 3.75 team GPA last spring, the highest among any other Northwest athletic program.
In 2022, Northwest boasted a 15-2-3 overall record and reached the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament for the first time in program history. The Lady Rangers proved they belonged, winning Pool D of the tournament, which included a thrilling 2-1 double overtime victory against Pima (Ariz.). Northwest reached the semifinals of the tournament, falling 2-0 to eventual national champion Phoenix College.
Seven members of Beattie’s club earned All-MACCC recognition last season, including NJCAA and United Soccer Coaches’ First Team All-American Jennifer Enriquez. Arguably one of the most decorated women’s soccer athletes in the program’s history, Enriquez departed Northwest as the program’s single-season and career leader in assists, while finishing third in career points.
Beattie’s coaching staff was also recognized for a strong 2022 campaign, earning MACCC Women’s Soccer Coaching Staff of the Year. The group also garnered Junior College Division II Mid-South Region Coaching Staff of the Year, as named by the United Soccer Coaches.
In 2021, the Lady Rangers earned a 15-3-1 final record and was a mainstay in the national rankings by the NJCAA and United Soccer Coaches’ polls, where the Lady Rangers finished ranked fifth among NJCAA Division II programs.
With a playoff victory against Meridian on November 2, 2021, Beattie notched his 21st victory leading the Lady Rangers, becoming the fastest Northwest soccer coach to reach 20 or more victories. Northwest also produced four all-conference selections, highlighted by midfielder Jennifer Enriquez, who shattered the program’s single-season and career assists record, earning 20 for the season. Enriquez led the MACCC in assists and finished third in the nation.
Beattie was also instrumental in bringing in leading scorer MJ Loeffel, who earned 19 goals on the season for the Lady Rangers. Defender Molly Rose was another all-conference selection for Northwest and signed with Division I program Georgia State following the 2021 season.
In all, 17 players have moved to the next level since Beattie’s arrival to the program, highlighted by Crawford and Dixon (Jacksonville State), Andrews (Jackson State), Enriquez (UT Martin), Melinda Hernandez (Little Rock), Molly Rose (Georgia State).
Beattie inherited a Northwest program that finished 3-12 in 2019, having missed the MACCC playoffs for the last five seasons. In his first season with the Lady Rangers the program finished with a 6-6 record and advanced to the first round of the conference playoffs, dropping a narrow 1-0 loss at Mississippi Gulf Coast.
In Beattie’s first season, the Lady Rangers had a record six all-conference selections, led by first teamers Rose and Eliza Olive. Bailey, Loeffel, Logan Tomlinson and Sarah Kate Burns were recognized as second team selections.
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During his four seasons commanding the Northwest women’s soccer program, JAMES BEATTIE has transformed the Lady Rangers into a consistent competitive force both within the MACCC and on the national stage. Beattie has guided Northwest to the postseason in all four years of coaching, including back-to-back appearances in the national tournament (2022-23).
HEAD COACH JAMES BEATTIE
Northwest has also performed well in the classroom during Beattie’s tenure, as the Lady Rangers were awarded Academic Team of the Year by the MACCC and NJCAA with a 3.62 GPA. His previous Northwest team posted a 3.46 cumulative GPA, as 14 Lady Rangers earned MACCC All-Academic team honors.
THE BEATTIE FILE: PERSONAL:
Hometown: Glasgow, Scotland
Education: University of the West of Scotland (Sports Mechanics)
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (A.A. - General Studies)
Beattie started his coaching career in Scotland working with the Partick Thistle FC professional youth academy. He is now a Director of Coaching for Lobos Rush Soccer Club in Memphis, Tenn. Beattie also serves as a head coach for the Rush National Team Program.
Beattie also served as the Head Coach for the Memphis Lobos for three seasons, competing in the Women’s Premier Soccer League (WPSL), the second tier of the women’s professional soccer pyramid. The Memphis Lobos team consisted of players from NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NAIA, NJCAA and national team ranks. In three seasons with the Lobos, Beattie moved six players into the first tier of the professional soccer ranks in North America and Europe.
He was an assistant coach at Christian Brothers University (NCAA Division II) men’s soccer program from 2018-20, helping the Bucs qualify for the Gulf South Conference Tournament in 2019.
He has obtained his USSF B license and a Director of Coaching diploma from the United Soccer Coaches organization. Additionally, Beattie is a licensed grassroots instructor, as certified by the United States Soccer Federation.
Beattie is a graduate from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree (Exercise Science) and received his Masters of Science Degree (Sports Administration) from Arkansas State University. He is married to the former Amanda Hooten of Southaven. The couple has one child, Atlas Glasgow Beattie, who was born in December 2022, and Beattie also attained his U.S. citizenship on July 27, 2023.
Oklahoma City University (B.S. - Exercise Science)
Arkansas State University (M.S. - Sports Administration)
Family: Amanda (Wife) Atlas Glasgow (Son)
COACHING LICENSES:
• United States Soccer Federation - B License
• United Soccer Federation - Licensed Grassroots Instructor
• United Soccer Coaches - Director of Coaching Diploma
• Scottish Football Association - Talent Identification License
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Queens Park Professional Youth Academy
• Partick Thistle Football Club
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
• Birmingham Legion (USL 2)
• Memphis 901 FC (USL 2)
• Oklahoma City University
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2014-15: Partick Thistle Professional Youth Academy (Academy Coach)
2015-17: South Mississippi Soccer Club (Head Coach)
2017-19: Oklahoma Energy Football Club (Head Coach)
2018-20: Christian Brothers University (Assistant Coach)
2018-20: Memphis Lobos WPSL (Head Coach)
2018-present: Lobos Rush Soccer Club (Director of Coaching)
2018-present: Rush National Team Program (Head Coach)
2020-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Head Coach)
Last season, Northwest captured its first-ever NJCAA Region 23 championship, securing a second consecutive bid to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament. Here, coach JAMES BEATTIE and Northwest President Dr. Michael J. Heindl pose with the championship plaques.
ASSISTANT COACHES
BRANDON BOREN ASSISTANT COACH
THE BOREN FILE: PERSONAL:
Hometown: Hernando, Miss.
Colleges: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (Associate of Arts) University of Memphis (Bachelor of Health Science)
COACHING LICENSES:
• United States Soccer Federation - Grassroots License
• United States Soccer Federation - “D” License
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
Boren previously served with Beattie’s staff as a volunteer assistant coach during the 2022 season, helping the Lady Rangers to a 15-2-3 overall record and the program’s first-ever at-large bid to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament in Tucson, Ariz. For their efforts, Boren and the rest of Beattie’s staff earned Coaching Staff of the Year from the MACCC and Women’s Junior College Division II Mid-South Region Staff of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches organization.
Boren helped the Lady Rangers repeat their success in 2023, as Northwest sported a program-best 21-2 overall record, while also earning the program’s first-ever 20-win season. Additionally, the Lady Rangers captured their first NJCAA Region 23 Championship, a share of the MACCC championship and a repeat appearance in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament.
In his previous two seasons on Beattie’s staff, Boren has helped develop 11 fouryear players, including six Division I student-athletes. Some of the most notable Lady Rangers’ coached by Boren include Evie Crawford (Jacksonville State), Raylin Dixon (Jacksonville State), Amaya Andrews (Jackson State), Jennifer Enriquez (UT Martin), Malaesha Liddell (UT Martin) and Melinda Hernandez (Little Rock).
Boren’s other coaching experience includes serving as a volunteer assistant for the soccer program at Hernando High School during the 2021-22 season. He also worked with DeSoto F.C. from 2021-23.
As a player, Boren competed as a forward at Mississippi Gulf Coast from 201921, helping the Bulldogs to a second-place finish in the MACJC as a freshman. An ACL injury sidelined him during his sophomore season, ending his playing career.
Boren holds an Associate of Science degree from MGCCC and is a native of Hernando. He also just recently earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Memphis and his USSF D License last spring.
• Hernando Express Soccer Club
• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
• DeSoto Futbol Club (2021-23)
• Hernando High School (2021-23)
• Northwest Mississippi Community College (2022-present)
• Lobos Rush Soccer Club (2023-present)
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2018-present: Lobos Rush Soccer Club (Assistant Director of Coaching)
2021-23: DeSoto Futbol Club
2021-23: Hernando High School (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
2022: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
2023-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Assistant Coach)
Brandon Boren enters his season season as a full-time assistant coach on the Northwest women’s soccer staff.
ASSISTANT COACHES
ANGEL HAILEY VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Spending most of her freshman season as a reserve, Hailey still compiled 65 saves in 13 games with five starts. She also finished with a 7-1 record and helped Northwest to an 11-6 mark and the MACJC semifinals, before recording 190 saves as a sophomore, leading the conference and the NJCAA.
Angel Hailey enters her third season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest women’s soccer program.
A native of Southaven, Hailey recently wrapped up her first year as the starting goalkeeper for the Memphis Mayhem of the Premier Arena Soccer League. She previously spent two seasons with the now-defunct Memphis Americans of the National Indoor Soccer League, winning two Gold Glove awards and helping the Americans to back-to-back NISL titles.
In her first season as a volunteer assistant coach, Hailey helped Northwest to a 15-2-3 overall record last season and the program’s first appearance in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament. She and other members of head coach James Beattie’s staff received MACCC Coaching Staff of the Year accolades, while also earning Women’s Junior College Division II MidSouth Region Staff of the Year by the United Soccer Coaches organization.
Last season, Hailey and the Northwest coaching staff repeated their success, leading the Lady Rangers to a 21-2 overall record and the program’s first 20-win campaign. Additionally, Northwest also won the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship, a share of the MACCC title and a repeat appearance in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament.
Primarily working with the Lady Ranger goalkeepers, Hailey has helped develop two of the best keepers in program history. In her first season, she worked with sophomore Addy McCann, who left Northwest with 124 career saves (fourth all-time), an .867 save percentage (third all-time) and a career-best 0.75 goals against average.
Last season, Hailey worked closely with current sophomore Anna Kathryn Harrell, developing the Tupelo native into one of the best goalkeepers in the NJCAA ranks. Harrell collected 71 saves and allowed just six goals in 21 total matches played, while also posting a single-season and career record 18 shutouts. For her efforts, Harrell was named MACCC Goalkeeper of the Week six times and NJCAA Goalkeeper of the Week twice. Additionally, Harrell picked up a slew of postseason honors, including All-MACCC, All-NJCAA Region 23, All-NJCAA Division II Tournament Team, NJCAA All-American and United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II All-American.
Hailey has a familiar history with Northwest, both as a coach and a player. She spent two seasons with the Lady Rangers from 2017-18, leading the NJCAA in total saves during her sophomore campaign. She also currently holds the program’s career record for saves (255).
Hailey also finished with an .848 save percentage and 2.49 goals against average in nearly 1,230 minutes during her 2018 season. She was an NJCAA and MACJC All-Academic Team selection and three-time honoree on Northwest’s Vice President’s List.
Hailey signed with ULM for the 2019 season and spent one season at the Division I level, logging 641 minutes and collecting 35 saves against 16 goals. Her only winning decision came in a 1-0 victory against Southern Miss on Sept. 1, 2019, where she played a full 90 minutes and collected a season-high 11 saves.
From there, Hailey joined the University of Montevallo for the 2020-21 seasons. She played 503 minutes in six matches, recording a 2-2-1 record and 16 saves during a shortened spring 2021 season. She returned for five matches this fall, garnering 17 saves in 480 minutes for the Lady Falcons.
THE HAILEY FILE: PERSONAL:
Hometown: Southaven, Miss.
Colleges: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Associate of Arts degree) University of Montevallo (Bachelor of Science degree)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Southaven High School
• Northwest Mississippi Community College
• University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM)
• University of Montevallo
• Memphis Americans (NISL)
• Memphis Mayhem (PASL)
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2022-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Assistant Coach)
ASSISTANT COACHES
BRANDON TITA-NWA
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Brandon Tita-Nwa enters his second season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest women’s soccer program.
In his first season as part of James Beattie’s coaching staff, Tita-Nwa and the Lady Rangers posted a 21-2 overall record and captured the program’s first 20-win season. Northwest also won the program’s first-ever NJCAA Region 23 championship, as well as a share of the MACCC title, before returning to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament for the second consecutive season.
A native of Olive Branch, Tita-Nwa joined Northwest after concluding his senior campaign at Blue Mountain Christian University in 2022. Before his two seasons with the Toppers, Tita-Nwa spent two seasons as a goalkeeper for Itawamba Community College.
In addition to his current duties with Northwest, Tita-Nwa also serves as a Youth Soccer Coach with the Lobos Rush Soccer Club.
THE TITA-NWA FILE:
PERSONAL:
Hometown: Olive Branch, Miss.
Colleges: Itawamba Community College (A.A. - General Studies)
Blue Mountain Christian University (B.S. - Exercise Science)
COACHING LICENSES:
• United States Soccer Federation - Grassroots License
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Lobos Rush Soccer Club
• Itawamba Community College
• Blue Mountain Christian University
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2023-present: Lobos Rush Soccer Club (Youth Soccer Coach)
2023-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
SOPHIE ROBERTS
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Sophie Roberts enters her first season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest women’s soccer program.
Roberts arrives at Northwest after concluding her education at the University of Mobile. While there, the Swindon, England native competed for the Lady Rams’ from 2022-23, scoring 12 goals and three assists. In just her second match at Mobile, Roberts scored four goals and added two assists in a 7-0 victory against Brenau.
Prior to her time at Mobile, Roberts played for MACCC foe Meridian from 2019-20, where she started 19 of 21 career matches for the Lady Eagles. She finished her stint at MCC with seven goals scored and four assists, earning First Team All-MACCC accolades, as well as being named an MACCC All-Star.
In addition to her coaching duties at Northwest, Roberts also serves as the Assistant Director of Coaching for Lobos Rush DeSoto. She holds an English FA Level I coaching license.
THE ROBERTS FILE:
PERSONAL:
Hometown: Swindon, England
Colleges: Meridian Community College (A.A. - General Studies) University of Mobile (B.S. - Exercise Science)
COACHING LICENSES:
• English FA Level I
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Swindon Town (England)
• Meridian Community College
• University of Mobile
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2024-present: Lobos Rush DeSoto (Assistant Director of Coaching)
2024-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
ASSISTANT COACHES
WADE MARTIN VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Wade Martin enters his first season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest women’s soccer program.
Martin arrives to Northwest after attaining a Bachelor’s degree at Belhaven University, where he also played for the Blazers’ soccer program. Prior to Belhaven, Martin played soccer for Northpoint Christian School in Southaven.
In addition to his current duties with Northwest, Martin also coaches for Lobos Rush DeSoto.
THE MARTIN FILE:
PERSONAL:
Hometown: Southaven, Miss.
Colleges: Belhaven University (Bachelor’s Degree)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Northpoint Christian School
• Belhaven University
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2024-present: Lobos Rush DeSoto
2024-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
HARRISON DANIELS
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Harrison Daniels enters his first season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest women’s soccer program.
Daniels arrives at Northwest after a successful soccer career at Itawamba Community College. Daniels is a native of Tupelo and also starred for the Golden Wave throughout high school.
Daniels is a graduate of Mississippi State University. In addition to his coaching duties at Northwest, he also coaches for Lobos Rush DeSoto.
KATELIN JOHNSON
VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACH
Katelin Johnson enters her first season as a volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest women’s soccer program.
Johnson arrives to Northwest after a successful two-year soccer career at Holmes from 2021-22. While playing with the Lady Bulldogs, Johnson was part of an NJCAA Region 23 championship squad in 2022 and back-to-back appearances in the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament.
During her sophomore season, Johnson tallied one goal and three assists, with all three assists coming in an early-season shutout of Howard Community College. Her lone goal came in a 6-0 victory against conference opponent Southwest Mississippi.
As a freshman, Johnson scored four goals and added four assists, helping Holmes 14-3-2 overall record.
Following her two-year career at Holmes, Johnson turned her focus to coaching while continuing her education at Ole Miss. In addition to her current volunteer coaching duties at Northwest, Johnson also serves as an assistant coach for Lafayette High School, her alma mater.
Johnson is a native of Oxford, Miss. and is currently studying biomedical engineering.
THE JOHNSON FILE: PERSONAL: Hometown: Oxford, Miss. Colleges: Holmes Community College (A.A. - General Studies)
COACHING LICENSES:
• United States Soccer Federation - Grassroots License
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Lobos Rush Soccer Club
• Itawamba Community College
• Blue Mountain Christian University
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2023-present: Lafayette High School (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
2024-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Volunteer Assistant Coach)
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...collected 19 wins on the season, with 18 shutouts posted...finished with 71 saves and a .922 save percentage, allowing only six goals...posted a season-high 11 saves in a September 7 victory against Southwestern Illinois...was voted MACCC Goalkeeper of the Week six times, while also receiving two NJCAA Goalkeeper of the Week accolades...earned a slew of postseason recognition, including All-MACCC, All-NJCAA Region 23, All-NJCAA Division II Tournament Team, NJCAA All-American and United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II All-American Team honors...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Hannah Kimbrough at Tupelo...helped the Lady Golden Wave to a 15-1-2 overall record, the Region 1-6A championship and the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs during her senior year...named team’s Defensive MVP and overall MVP...two-time selection to Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal’s All-Area Team...two-time North Mississippi All-Star Game selection...received interest from Delta State, Mississippi College and several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Kelly and Daniel Harrell...has two siblings, Greyson and Griffin...enjoys going to the gym in her spare time...studying health science...nickname is “AK”...born February 19, 2005.
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...saw action in 13 matches, earning six starts...scored two goals and three assists on the season...tallied one goal apiece in victories against National Park College on September 12 and Mississippi Gulf Coast on September 26...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Hunter Crane at Oxford...helped the Lady Chargers to a 13-6 overall record and the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs her senior season...was part of three OHS teams that won region titles from 2019-21...named First Team All-Region 1-6A last season and garnered second team accolades as a junior...off the pitch, a member of the National Honor Society and consistent selection to the school’s Honor Roll and Principal’s List... also completed her CTE and earned Silver Score Award...received interest from a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Stephanie and Chad Greer...has two younger siblings, Cash (14) and Marion Locke (2)...enjoys reading and watching movies in her spare time...area of study is undecided...born March 4, 2005.
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in all but one match last season, drawing 11 starts...finished third on the team in scoring, compiling 13 goals...also added three assists...finished with a three-goal hat trick in a September 15 victory at Meridian...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and Vice President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Erin Webster at Shadow Creek HS...helped the Lady Sharks to a 14-4-3 overall record and a three-way tie for first place in the district last season...led the team with 28 goals as a senior, while also collecting four assists...matched her season-high of four goals in a pair of victories against Bellaire (January 13) and Alief Taylor (February 10)...named Offensive MVP of Class 6A, Region 3, District 23...also received First Team AllDistrict honors, along with Academic All-District and Team MVP accolades...spent her previous three years of high school at Daphne (Ala.), where she helped the Lady Trojans to an 11-8-1 overall record as a junior...also helped DHS to a 12-7-4 record as a sophomore... received interest from Texas Southern University and a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Dominique and Larry Warner...has a younger sister, Alivia (10)...father, Larry, coached football at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College (2005-06) and Southern Illinois University (2007-08)...hobbies include painting and dancing...studying denistry... nickname is “Penny”...born April 4, 2005.
ALEXANDRIA “PENNY” WARNER STATS (2023)
2023 (Freshman):
7
MARI JULIA DELGADO
Midfielder • 4-11 • Sophomore Trinity, Ala. • West Morgan HS
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in all 23 matches last season, earning 16 starts...finished tied for the Lady Rangers’ scoring lead with 14 goals...posted a team-leading 15 assists...also led the team with four game-winners...finished with two goals in three victories against St. Louis (September 6), Hinds (September 29) and East Mississippi (October 3)...also tallied a three-assist hat trick in the Region 23 Quarterfinal win against Copiah-Lincoln (October 28)...two-time MACCC Player of the Week recepient...voted for Honorable Mention All-MACCC accolades.
High School:
Played for coach Brandon Rice at West Morgan...helped the Lady Rebels to an 8-7 overall record during her senior season...played for six straight playoff squads and five area champions...named to the AHSAA North All-Star Team in 2020.
Personal:
Daughter of Maribel Hernandez and Manuel Delgado...has three siblings, Maribel (24), Manuel (23) and Ernesto (22)...enjoys going to the gym in her spare time...studying exercise science...nicknames are “Macha” and “MJ”...born June 4, 2003.
MARI JULIA DELGADO STATS (2023)
2023 (Freshman):
RETURNING PLAYERS
10
EMMA WILSON
Midfielder • 5-6 • Sophomore
Starkville, Miss. • Starkville HS
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in 21 matches last season, earning 13 starts...netted two goals and three assists on the season...garnered Honorable Mention All-MACCC accolades...off the pitch, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for head coach Rafael Costa at Starkville...earned Offensive MVP honors in her senior season with the Lady Yellow Jackets...garnered recruiting interest from several MACCC program.s
Personal:
Daughter of Christi and Jeff Wilson...has three siblings: Heather (28), Audrey (26) and Jonathan (10)...hobbies include painting, playing piano and playing pickleball...studying business...nickname is “Willow”...born May 17, 2004.
2023 (Freshman):
12 BRANDY HERNANDEZ
Forward/Midfielder • 5-1 • Sophomore
Trinity, Ala. • West Morgan HS
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in all 23 matches, earning nine starts... finished with nine goals and three assists...matched season-high of two goals scored in a pair of victories against National Park College (September 12) and Copiah-Lincoln (October 28)...also finished with one game-winner, which came against National Park College on September 12...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Brandon Rice at West Morgan...helped the Lady Rebels to a 14-11 overall record during her senior campaign...received all-state and Decatur Daily Player of the Year honors...off the pitch, a member of FCCLA and the Service Club...also played basketball for WMHS.
Personal:
Daughter of Antonia Tapia and Vicente Hernandez...has two siblings, Vicente (22) and Francisco (11)...enjoys playing with her dog in her spare time...studying elementary education...born December 20, 2004.
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in all but one match last season, drawing eight starts...scored seven goals with seven assists and two game-winners...twice reached a season-high of two goals scored in wins against Meridian (September 15) and Southwest Mississippi (September 22)...tallied a season-high two assists in the Lady Rangers’ season-opening victory against Jefferson College...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Hannah Kimbrough at Tupelo...helped the Lady Golden Wave to a 15-1-2 overall record, the Region 1-6A championship and the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs during her senior year...netted eight goals with nine assists last season...scored six of her eight goals in shutout victories against Clinton (November 19) and Mooreville (January 12)... off the pitch, named as an ACT Scholar and was a member of National Honor Society... received interest from a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Gina and Phillip Earwood...has three siblings, Will (31), Matt (29) and Abby (21)...sister, Abby, played soccer for Itawamba from 2019-20...studying physical therapy...nickname is “Em”...born March 25, 2005.
EARWOOD STATS (2023)
2023 (Freshman):
20
RAEGAN TUCKER
Midfielder • 5-3 • Sophomore Madison, Miss. • Hartfield Academy
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in 20 matches, drawing 13 starts... tallied nine goals with five assists...finished with a season-high two assists in an October 3 victory against East Mississippi...was credited with three game-winners against Dallas College-Brookhaven (September 1), Itawamba (September 19) and Mississippi Gulf Coast (September 26)...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Jake Benton at Hartfield Academy...helped the Lady Hawks to a 9-4 overall record...named team MVP...graduated with honors.
Personal:
Daughter of Carla and Juan Tucker...has a younger brother, Adam (15)...studying psychology...nickname is “Rae”...born March 14, 2005.
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in 21 matches, earning 11 starts...provided five goals and one assist, including three game-winners...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and the President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Hannah Kimbrough at Tupelo...helped the Lady Golden Wave to a 15-1-2 overall record, the Region 1-6A championship and the opening round of the MHSAA Class 6A playoffs...totaled seven goals as a senior, scoring all in four matches...netted a threegoal hat trick in a December 1 victory against Grenada...also contributed a pair of assists last season, both occurring in the win against Grenada...named MVP of the 2023 North Mississippi All-Star Game...off the pitch, a member of the National Honors Society... garnered interest from a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Amy Hughes and Gary Chandler...has an older brother, Carter (24), who played for Freed-Hardeman University (2018) and Itawamba (2019)...enjoys reading in her spare time...area of study is undecided...born April 14, 2005.
2023 (Freshman):
22
YARITZA TREJO
Midfielder • 5-5 • Sophomore Memphis, Tenn. • White Station HS
Helped Northwest to a 21-2 overall record, the program’s first NJCAA Region 23 Championship and a second consecutive trip to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer National Championship Tournament appearance...played in 20 matches, earning 13 starts... finished with one goal and one assist on the season...lone goal came in an October 17 road win at Copiah-Lincoln...provided her only assist in a September 6 road victory at St. Louis...off the pitch, a two-time selection to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll and President’s List for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters.
High School:
Played for coaches Shelley and Justin Rose at White Station...helped the Lady Spartans to an 11-4-1 overall record, a district title and a city championship last season...chosen as team captain and team MVP.
Personal:
Daughter of Marcelina Fermin and Jorge Trejo...has five siblings: Jorge (24), Hellioser (22), Yunnuen (21), Jazmin (18) and Crystal (17)...enjoys going on walks in her spare time... studying aviation...nickname is “Ritz”...born October 23, 2004.
NEWCOMERS
High School:
0
AVERY HOOKER
ANN MARIE BARTON
Goalkeeper • 5-5 • Freshman
Olive Branch, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS
Played for head coach Thomas Blake at DeSoto Central...helped the Lady Jaguars to a 109-1 overall record during her senior season...was part of three straight playoff teams from her sophomore to her senior season...two-time Team MVP as a junior and senior...threetime North Mississippi All-Star selection during her freshman, junior and senior seasons... also voted as team’s Defensive MVP for her freshman season...off the pitch, graduated with special distinction...received recruiting interest from Delta State, Millsaps, Blue Mountain Christian University and several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Cynthia Barton and Ron Blum...has a twin sister, Ruby (18), who also plays for Northwest...enjoys shopping and hanging out with friends...studying nursing... nickname is “AM”...born November 16, 2005.
High School:
AVERY HOOKER 3 KARIANNE REED
D • 5-1 • Freshman Caledonia, Miss. • Caledonia HS
Played for coach Louis Alexander at Caledonia...helped the Lady Cavaliers to a 13-3-1 overall record and the Region 3-4A title last season...garnered All-Region 3-4A accolades, as well as the team’s Best Midfielder Award...named to North Half All-Star team...off the pitch, graduated with honors and was a member of Beta Club and the National Honor Society...received recruiting interest from Blue Mountain Christian University and several MACCC programs...teammates with current Lady Ranger freshman Annalyse Chance.
Personal:
Daughter of Amanda and Wayne Allen...has three siblings: Aidan Allen (14), Caleb Allen (11) and Addy Allen (9)...hobbies include shopping and painting...area of study is undecided...nicknames are “Kari” and “Mona”...born February 2, 2006.
High School:
4
AMIYAH BAKER
D • 5-5 • Freshman Huntsville, Ala. • Sparkman HS
Played for head coach Sammuel Tidmore at Sparkman...helped the Lady Senators to a 7-7-2 overall record during her senior campaign...named first team All-Metro and won team MVP honors...also chosen for Coaches Award...as a junior, played for Sparkman’s 2023 state championship squad.
Personal:
Daughter of Porschea Baker and Cary Batiste...has one sibling, Cooper Batiste (3)...has several hobbies, including hiking, reading, shopping, spending time with family, thrift shopping, building things out of clay and studying her Bible...studying civil engineering... nickname is “Bake”...born September 27, 2005.
Played for coaches Daylin Britt and Carli Little at Northwest Rankin...helped the Lady Cougars to a 24-1-1 overall record and MHSAA Class 7A State Championship last season... earned Player of the Year and Cougar Award team accolades...off the pitch, graduated with honors...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs...teammates with current Lady Ranger freshman Allie Sifford.
Personal:
Daughter of Felicia and Dusty Newman...has a younger sibling, Rivers (15)...enjoys hanging out with friends in her spare time...studying nursing...born February 1, 2006.
Played for A.P. Møller Skolen...scored 14 goals in 17 matches, finishing third in the German League.
Personal:
Daughter of Meike and Oke Jensen...has four siblings: Alex (24), Lasse (18), Frida (15) and Ayla (14)...hobbies include cooking, playing with her dogs, and spending time with her family...speaks German, Danish, and English...area of study is marketing...nicknames are “Emschi” and “Emsel”....born December 11, 2003.
High School:
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CAROLINE HAMM
F • 5-10 • Freshman Saltillo, Miss. • Saltillo HS
Played for head coach Matthew Reeder at Saltillo...helped the Lady Tigers to a 24-1 overall record, Region 1-6A title and the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship last season...was part of back-to-back state title teams at SHS...selected as MVP for both state championship contests in 2023 and 2024...off the pitch, graduated with honors and a distinguished academic diploma...finished in the top 11 out of 219 students in her senior class...received recruiting interest from a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Chris and Jon Hamm...has two brothers, Will (23) and Cade (20)...brother, Cade, played baseball at East Mississippi in 2023...hobbies include traveling, working out and spending time with family...also spends her summers working at Camp Lake Stephens...area of study is undecided...nickname is “Carol”...born February 19, 2006.
NEWCOMERS
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ALLIE SIFFORD
F • 5-6 • Freshman
Flowood, Miss. • Northwest Rankin HS High School:
Played for coaches Daylin Britt and Carli Little at Northwest Rankin...helped the Lady Cougars to a 24-1-1 overall record and MHSAA Class 7A State Championship during her senior season...as a senior, received numerous awards and accolades, including team captain honors...named Offensive Player of the Year...named to the United Soccer Coaches Association All-Region team following her senior season...was also chosen for Leadership and Rising Star awards...off the pitch, a member of the National Honor Society...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Daughter of Kristie and Josh Sifford...has a sister, Audrie (21)...enjoys being outdoors, hanging out with friends and going to the gym in her spare time...studying criminal justice...born September 8, 2005.
High School:
13
TABITHA McMACKIN
F • 5-7 • Forward
Olive Branch, Miss. • Olive Branch HS
Played for coaches Russell Prince and Ross Rodgers at Olive Branch...helped the Lady Conquistadors to a 12-11 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 6A State Playoffs as a senior...led the team with 29 goals and six assists during her senior season... three-time Offensive MVP and Quistor Award selection...two-time selection to the North Mississippi All-Star team as a junior and senior...off the pitch, ranked third in her graduating class...was a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta...served as a TopSoccer Volunteer from 2021-23...received recruiting interest from Millsaps College and Southwest Tennessee.
Personal:
Daughter of Stephanie White and Sean McMackin...has three siblings: Samantha Hardison, Elijah McMackin and Gabriel McMackin...hobbies include enjoying the outdoors, listening to music, hanging out with friends and going to the beach...studying pre-nursing...nicknames are “Tabs” and “Tabicat”...born September 13, 2005.
High School:
14
LILLIE GRACE McCUTCHEN
F • 5-4 • Freshman
Oxford, Miss. • Lafayette HS
Played for head coach Melinda Scruggs at Lafayette...helped the Lady Commodores to a 20-6 overall record and a Class 5A state runner-up finish last season...tallied 43 goals and 19 assists as a senior, earning region MVP accolades...three-time North Mississippi AllStar selection and a two-time selection to the All-Region 1-5A team...was also chosen to compete in the Mississippi Association of Coaches All-Star Game as a senior...was part of three state championship teams at LHS from 2019-21, as well as the Lady Commodores’ 2022 state runner-up finish...off the pitch, named Homecoming Queen last fall and graduated with special honors...also a member of the school’s National Honor Society... received recruiting interest from multiple MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Cassie and Jeff McCutchen...has a younger sibling, Baylor (11)...father, Jeff, played baseball at Northeast Mississippi Community College...mother, Cassie, was a member of the pom squad at Northeast Mississippi Community College...enjoys playing pickleball in her spare time...area of study is undecided...nickname is “LG”...born April 29, 2006.
High School:
15 AVERY DRONET
AVERY HOOKER
D • 5-11 • Freshman Biloxi, Miss. • D’Iberville HS
Played for head coach Paul Langham at D’Iberville...tallied three goals and an assist during her senior campaign...was chosen as team captain during her junior and senior seasons...three-time all-region selection and four-time Defensive MVP...chosen for Mississippi East-West All-Star Game as a sophomore and junior...also played volleyball for four seasons at DHS...outside of athletics, a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Society of High School Scholars and Fellowship of Christian Athletes...also volunteered at Homestead Retirement Center in her spare time... received recruiting interest from LSU-Alexandria and a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Natasha and Gary Dronet...has three siblings: Tyler (25), Tori (22) and Rivers (18)...sister, Tori, played soccer at Southwest Mississippi (2020) and Northwest (2021) and is currently playing at Wayland Baptist University...hobbies include reading and playing with her dogs...nicknames is “Smiley”...studying kinesiology...born October 3, 2005.
NEWCOMERS
High School:
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AVERY HOOKER
ANNALYSE CHANCE
D • 5-7 • Freshman
Caledonia, Miss. • Caledonia HS
Played for head coach Louis Alexander at Caledonia...helped the Lady Cavaliers to a 133-1 overall record and a region title last season...was named All-Region 3-4A and Region 3-4A Defensive Player of the Year as a senior...off the pitch, a member of Beta Club, National Honor Society and Vice President of school’s student government.
Personal:
Daughter of Melissa and Matthew Chance...has two sisters, Alyssa (28) and Ayla (13)... hobbies include coloring, swimming and working out...studying biomedical engineering...nickname is “Anny”...born November 8, 2006.
High School:
AVERY HOOKER 18 RUBY BARTON
D • 5-10 • Freshman
Olive Branch, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS
Played for head coach Thomas Blake at DeSoto Central...helped the Lady Jaguars to a 10-9-1 overall record last season...as a senior, earned Second Team All-Region 1-7A accolades and Defensive Player of the Year honors...off the pitch, a graduate of special distinction...received interest from Millsaps College, Faulkner University, Blue Mountain Christian University, Dyersburg State Community College and several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Cynthia Barton...twin sister, Ann Marie (18), is also a member of the Northwest women’s soccer program...enjoys reading and working out in her spare time... nicknames are “RB” and “Rubes”...studying pharmaceutical studies...born November 16, 2005.
High School:
AVERY HOOKER 19
ALLIE KIMBRELL
F • 5-4 • Freshman Hernando, Miss. • Lewisburg HS
Played for head coach Scotti Miles at Lewisburg...helped the Lady Patriots to a 16-4-1 overall record and an MHSAA Class 7A playoff appearance last season...was part of three region championship teams at LHS from 2021-23, and helped the Lady Patriots to an appearance in the Class 6A North Half Championship match as a junior...garnered First Team Region 1-7A accolades as a senior, while also earning the team’s Patriot Award and Hustle Award...also competed in bowling and track at LHS...off the pitch, a member of the school’s Leadership Academy and Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter...received recruiting interest from Faulkner University and a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Valorie and Lance Kimbrell...has three younger siblings: Brianna (16), Sarah (16) and Collin (6)...enjoys hanging out with family and friends in her spare time...area of study is undecided...nickname is “AK”...born March 14, 2006.
High School:
23 WENN SANDERS
D • 5-4 • Freshman
Hernando, Miss. • Hernando HS
Played for head coach Emily Rose at Hernando...helped the Lady Tigers to a 9-3 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 7A Playoffs during her senior campaign... chosen as Team Captain and Defensive MVP as a senior...also named an All-Star by the Mississippi Association of Coaches and a Scholar Athlete...was part of two Region 1-6A championship teams from as a sophomore and junior (2022, 23)...also competed on the track and cross country teams at HHS...off the pitch, a member of the ACT 30+ Club... received recruiting interest from other MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Celeste and Andy Sanders...has a younger sister, Meg (15)...hobbies include reading, running, singing at church and hanging out with friends...studying biology... born October 31, 2005.
High School:
24 MOLLY THOMPSON
F • 5-6 • Freshman
Starkville, Miss. • Starkville Home School
Played for coaches Evinn Watson, Christian Zamiela and Tiffany Smith at Starkville Home School (Starkville Strikers)...off the pitch, also participated in competitive horse riding, 4-H archery and shooting...was also an honor student...received recruiting interest from multiple MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Inger and Johnny Thompson...has 10 siblings, ranging in age from 13 to 32 years old...hobbies include riding horses, running and playing pickleball...studying business...born February 11, 2006.
2024 PREVIEW
SEASON OUTLOOK
A lot has happened since James Beattie took over the Northwest women’s soccer program in December 2020.
Coming in during a season delayed by COVID-19, Beattie guided his first Lady Rangers’ team to a 6-6 record and the quarterfinal round of the MACCC/Region 23 playoffs. Since then, the program has taken off to new heights, garnering back-to-back 15-win seasons in 2021-22, back-to-back trips to the NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship tournament in 2022-23 and the program’s first-ever NJCAA Region 23 championship last season.
“You can have plans and ideas, but going to the national tournament the last two years and winning the region tournament has really set the standard for where we want to be each year,” Beattie said. “That doesn’t mean we are going to get there every single year, but that is where we want to be every year. A lot of things can go wrong or right in a 90-minute match, and thankfully, a lot has gone right for us the past two years and we want to continue that tradition again this year.”
All of the factors above perhaps contributed to another milestone being shattered earlier this month, when Northwest was unanimously ranked No. 1 in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll. While that will undoubtedly place a nationwide target on his team, Beattie brings back a strong returning group of sophomores mixed in with some highly-coveted freshmen that should keep the Lady Rangers nationally-relevant throughout the season.
One of the biggest losses for Northwest will be on the back line, as the Lady Rangers lose the nation’s strongest, most-experienced defensive unit. Anchors Amaya Andrews and Raylin Dixon have moved on to Division I programs Jackson State and Jacksonville State, respectively, while fellow defenders Bre’Aunna Harps and Kaley Harden have also graduated.
“Honestly, I would be lying if I didn’t say our defensive positions are still wide open,” Beattie said. “Our back four is not going to look like it did at the end of
last season, and we have not had a long enough case study to know who is going to play where. All of our freshmen have come in and are still adjusting to this level. Expectations are very high and we just need a longer case study to decide who is going to play in what positions.”
However, one of the most pivotal pieces returning is goalkeeper Anna Kathryn Harrell. The Tupelo native turned heads last season, collecting 19 wins and posting 18 shutouts. Harrell also finished with 71 saves and just six goals allowed, fielding a .922 save percentage. Her efforts earned her a slew of accolades, including six MACCC Goalkeeper of the Week awards, two NJCAA Goalkeeper of the Week accolades, All-MACCC, All-NJCAA Region 23, All-NJCAA Division II Tournament Team, NJCAA All-American and United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II All-American Team honors.
“She is a year wiser and understands the different levels of soccer,” Beattie said, on his star sophomore shot-stopper. “She can play at every single level and is going to be a massive part of what we do this season.”
Despite the lingering questions on defense, things seem a little more clearer further up the pitch. Though Avery Hooker, Mia Kate Cade and Hudson Lindsay are some faces that will be missed in the midfield, Northwest does a solid core, consisting of leading scorer Mari Julia Delgado, along with Caroline Chandler, Raegan Tucker, and Yaritza Trejo.
“I think the midfield is going to be one of our strongest areas,” Beattie said. “Our returners are going to be pushed by some of our freshmen, like Jayden Newman, Lillie Grace McCutchen and Emma Jensen, who has done really well so far. We have a strong, competitive midfield and I am excited to see the different combinations that we can put in at different points of the season.”
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ANNA KATHRYN HARRELL
CAROLINE CHANDLER
MARI JULIA DELGADO
SEASON OUTLOOK
On the front lines, the Lady Rangers will certainly miss the contributions of Evie Crawford and Jadyn Duran, both of whom have gone on to resume their careers at four-year schools. However, Penny Warner and Brandy Hernandez highlight some of the notable returners in that area, and Beattie is seeing a lot from his newcomers there as well.
“Our forwards might be our most exciting group,” Beattie said. “We have a lot of pace and all of the new players that have come in this season have that same trait. We have a lot of speed up top and us utilizing that pace to turn teams running back toward the goal is going to be the key to unlocking a lot of the defenses we will play against.”
One thing Beattie and his staff have done in recent years has been building up the schedule, both during the regular season and the spring exhibition season. Northwest has not shied away from facing Division I programs, facing the likes of Arkansas State, Little Rock and Arkansas-Pine Bluff during the preseason.
While some of that has been great for exposure, Beattie also uses it to push his team to its most challenging obstacles.
“Our sophomores understand that our exhibitions against Division I teams are to test us for the worst-case scenario,” Beattie said. “We played three exhibitions against three Division I teams this preseason, and some Division I schools don’t even play that many Division I opponents in the preseason. Hopefully, we have done that and we can kick on and have a great season.”
Aside from facing the Division I schools in the preseason, Northwest has also beefed up its non-conference slate over the past two seasons. The Lady Rangers have faced a slew of nationally-ranked opponents before ever stepping into MACCCcompetition, and will do so once again when Heartland, Northeast (Neb.) and St. Louis all make trips to Senatobia this season.
Even in conference play, the schedule won’t get any easier for Northwest. Several MACCC programs were ranked in the NJCAA Division II preseason rankings, including reigning national champions Jones College at No. 2 and traditional powerhouse Holmes at No. 5. Additionally, Pearl River was also in the rankings, with Mississippi Gulf Coast unranked, but receiving votes.
“When you look at three of the top five teams being from our conference, that speaks volumes,” Beattie said. “[The MACCC] has top coaches, top teams and we play against top players. I am not surprised each year that we have three or four of our teams in the top five. I feel that we will get stronger as a conference as the years go on, because like we have set the tone for our program, our conference has also set the tone of being nationally competitive moving forward.”
“This is the best conference that will prepare you for the national tournament,” Beattie added. “We are going to come up against multiple teams that are ranked and even the teams that are not ranked will be good teams as well. Our coaches and players in this conference are really good, and that’s the environment that we want to play in as a team. We want to be challenged and we want to be pushed, not only as players, but also as a coaching staff.”
As mentioned earlier, being the top-ranked team comes with its own share of obstacles, mostly facing an even-larger target than usual. Being ranked high also comes with opportunities though, and Northwest isn’t changing its goals, regardless of its ranking.
“We want to win the national tournament,” Beattie said. “Our number one hurdle is making sure that we are attacking day by day. You won’t win a national title in August, but August prepares you to win it. We have to focus on what we’re facing presently, and that’s taking on Mineral Area College in the season-opener.”
* denotes MACCC match • # denotes NJCAA Region 23 Playoff match
+ denotes NJCAA Region 23 Championship match (Ellisville, Miss.)
^ denotes NJCAA Division II National Tournament match (Tucson, Ariz.)
& match played in Park Hills, Mo. • ! match played in Goodman • $ match played in St. Louis, Mo.
TEAM STATISTICS
GOALKEEPING
2023 IN REVIEW
GOALKEEPING STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
POINTS 10 Evie Crawford @ National Park College (8/23/2023)
GOALS 4 Evie Crawford vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
Jadyn Duran vs. National Park College (9/12/2023)
Evie Crawford @ National Park College (8/23/2023)
ASSISTS 3 Mari Julia Delgado vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/28/2023)
Addison Vargas vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
Evie Crawford @ Meridian (9/15/2023)
SHOTS 9 Alexandria “Penny” Warner @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 7 Alexandria “Penny” Warner @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
SAVES 11 Anna Kathryn Harrell vs. Southwestern Illinois (9/7/2023)
TEAM GAME HIGHS
POINTS 56 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
GOALS 19 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
ASSISTS 18 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SHOTS 49 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 32 @ Meridian (9/15/2023)
SAVES 11 vs. Southwestern Illinois (9/7/2023)
FOULS 19 vs. Holmes (11/3/2023)
CORNER KICKS 22 vs. Southwest Mississippi (9/22/2023)
2023 IN REVIEW
TEAM LOWS
POINTS 2 vs. Holmes (11/3/2023)
@ Pearl River (10/24/2023) vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
GOALS 1 vs. Johnson County (11/14/2023) vs. Holmes (11/3/2023) @ Pearl River (10/24/2023) vs. Holmes (10/6/2023) vs. Southwestern Illinois (9/7/2023)
ASSISTS 1 vs. Johnson County (11/14/2023) vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (9/26/2023) vs. Southwestern Illinois (9/7/2023)
SHOTS 12 vs. Johnson County (11/14/2023) vs. Rock Valley College (11/12/2023) vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 1 vs. Southwestern Illinois (9/7/2023)
SAVES 1 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023) @ National Park College (8/23/2023) vs. Jefferson College (8/19/2023)
FOULS 3 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023) vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
CORNER KICKS 1 vs. Holmes (11/3/2023)
OPPONENT GAME HIGHS
POINTS 8 vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
GOALS 3 vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
ASSISTS 2 vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
SHOTS 19 vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 12 vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
SAVES 22 @ Meridian (9/15/2023)
FOULS 13 vs. Holmes (10/6/2023) vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (9/26/2023)
CORNER KICKS 4 vs. Holmes (11/3/2023) vs. Jones College (10/20/2023) vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
OPPONENT LOWS
POINTS 2 @ St. Louis (9/6/2023) (*excluding 20 shutout matches)
GOALS 1 @ St. Louis (9/6/2023) (*excluding 20 shutout matches)
ASSISTS 1 vs. Johnson County (11/14/2023)
SHOTS 1 @ Itawamba (9/19/2023) @ National Park College (9/12/2023) vs. Jefferson College (8/19/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 1 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023) vs. Jefferson College (8/19/2023)
SAVES 3 vs. Johnson County (11/14/2023) vs. Rock Valley College (11/12/2023) vs. East Central (10/13/2023) vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (9/26/2023)
FOULS 1 @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
CORNER KICKS 1 vs. Pearl River (11/5/2023) vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/28/2023) @ Meridian (9/15/2023) vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023) vs. Southwestern Illinois (9/7/2023)
FIRST TEAM
2023 IN REVIEW
ALL-MACCC
Anna Kathryn Harrell GK Northwest
Lauren Smith F Meridian
Kristen Phillips F Holmes
Charlie Cooper F Copiah-Lincoln
Neave Ross D Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mackenzie Winters D Pearl River
Raylin Dixon D Northwest
Christina Guzman D Holmes
Brianna Lopez MF Holmes
K.K. Morris MF Holmes
Celine Ottah MF Jones College
SECOND TEAM
Jona Hennings GK Jones College
Gemma Whitchurch F Jones College
Evie Crawford F Northwest
Hilary Jaen F Jones College
Boo Mills D Jones College
Amaya Andrews D Northwest
Amélie Wittenkamp D Pearl River
Aiyanah Jones D Holmes
Riley Davis MF Jones College
Tailynn Remmel MF Holmes
Frederikke Nielsen MF Pearl River
ALL-MACCC (cont.)
HONORABLE MENTION
Asia Robinson GK Itawamba
Lauren Sharples F Itawamba
Mari Julia Delgado F Northwest
Olivia Tribolet F Holmes
Julia Benneckenstein D Itawamba
Melanie Huber D Itawamba
Holly-Bo Dunning D Southwest Mississippi
Torrance Rouchon D East Central
Kaley Harden MF Northwest
Yaritza Trejo MF Northwest
Emma Wilson MF Northwest
ALL-NJCAA REGION 23
COACH OF THE YEAR:
James Beattie Northwest
Anna Kathryn Harrell GK Northwest
Lauren Smith F Meridian
Kristen Phillips F Holmes
Charlie Cooper F Copiah-Lincoln
Neave Ross D Mississippi Gulf Coast
Mackenzie Winters D Pearl River
Raylin Dixon D Northwest
Christina Guzman D Holmes
Brianna Lopez MF Holmes
K.K. Morris MF Holmes
Celine Ottah MF Jones College
NEXT LEVEL RANGERS
Austin Peay State
Elyse Lovelace, F (2006)
Little Rock, Univ. of Arkansas at Melinda Hernandez, MF (2022)
Wayland Baptist University
Tori Dronet, F (2021)
Belhaven
Stephanie Sommer, D (2016)
Hadleigh Watson, MF (2022)
Mia Kate Cade, MF (2023)
Blue Mountain Christian Univ.
Jordan Gates, MF/D (2021)
Christian Brothers University
Ally Bailey, F (2021)
Cheyenne Smith, F (2019)
Delta State
Madison Thrasher, MF/D (2017)
Tristan Kitchens, MF (2015)
Kaley Harden, D (2023)
Avery Hooker, MF (2023)
Faulkner University
Jessica Jaimes, MF (2021)
Angelica Justice, D (2017)
Freed-Hardeman University
Kayla Boutwell, D (2015)
Abigail Morales, F (2015)
Georgia State University
Molly Rose, D (2021)
Harding University
Harlie Ray, MF (2016)
Jackson State University
Amaya Andrews, D (2023)
Lipscomb University
Morgan Taylor, MF (2011)
Caroline King, MF (2022)*
(*signed to compete in women’s golf)
Louisiana-Monroe, Univ. of Angel Hailey, GK (2018)
Millsaps College
Kayleigh Sims, D (2015)
Mississippi College
Katie Fox, D (2010)
Montevallo, Univ. of Angel Hailey, GK (2019)
Jacksonville State University
Evie Crawford, F (2023)
Raylin Dixon, D (2023)
MUW
Shelbi Box, D (2019)
Samantha Weinberg, D (2019)
Alayna Brechin, MF (2017)
Mary Catherine Hutchens, MF (2017)
Mackenzie Fennell, F (2017)
Zoe Saraiva, MF (2016)
Southern University
Tempest Shepherd, D (2017)
Southwest, Univ. of the Jadyn Duran, F (2023)
Tennessee-Martin, Univ. of Jennifer Enriquez, MF (2022)
Malesha Liddell, D (2022)
University of the Ozarks
Sierra Lasher, D (2017)
Williams Baptist University
Jer’kaila Jones, D (2021)
MELINDA HERNANDEZ
KAYLA BOUTWELL
SINGLE-SEASON RECORDS
POINTS
8. 14 Lindsey Young 2003
ASSISTS PER GAME (min. 10 matches)
1. 77 Elyse Lovelace (37 G, 3 A) 2006
2. 65 Jessica Yelvington (29 G, 7 A) 2004
3. 53 Gena Gutierrez (19 G, 15 A) 2004
4. 44 Lindsey Young (20 G, 4 A) 2002 44 Jennifer Enriquez (12 G, 20 A) 2021
6. 43 Mari Julia Delgado (14 G, 15 A) 2023
7. 41 Miranda “M.J.” Loeffel (19 G, 3 A) 2021
8. 40 Adrienne Whitson (16 G, 8 A) 2002
9. 39 Evie Crawford (14 G, 11 A) 2023
10. 37 Justine Richins (11 G, 15 A) 2006 37 Ally Bailey (14 G, 9 A) 2021
POINTS PER GAME (min. 10 matches)
1. 5.13 Elyse Lovelace (15 matches) 2006
2. 2.47 Justine Richins (15 matches) 2006
3. 2.32 Jennifer Enriquez (19 matches) 2021
4. 2.16 Miranda “M.J.” Loeffel (19 matches) 2021
5. 2.00 Abby Morales (17 matches) 2014
6. 1.95 Ally Bailey (19 matches) 2021
7. 1.87 Mari Julia Delgado (23 matches) 2023
8. 1.83 Kira Harris (12 matches) 2007
9. 1.75 Ally Bailey (12 matches) 2020
10. 1.71 Holly Newman (14 matches) 2013
GOALS
1. 37 Elyse Lovelace 2006
2. 29 Jessica Yelvington 2004
3. 20 Lindsey Young 2002
4. 19 Gena Gutierrez 2004 19 Miranda “M.J.” Loeffel 2021
Scored seven or more goals in a match Oct. 28, 2023 (W, 7-0 vs. Copiah-Lincoln)
Scored 10 or more goals in a match Oct. 3, 2023 (W, 19-0 vs. East Mississippi)
Scored 15 or more goals in a match .......................... Oct. 3, 2023 (W, 19-0 vs. East Mississippi)
Allowed five or more goals in a match Nov. 6, 2021 (L, 0-6 vs. #2 Jones College)
Allowed seven or more goals in a match Sept. 24, 2021 (L, 3-9 @ #6 Holmes)
Allowed 10 or more goals in a match Sept. 6, 2019 (L, 0-15 @ #15 Holmes)
Allowed 15 goals in a match.................................... Sept. 6, 2019 (L, 0-15 @ #15 Holmes)
Combined for 15 or more shots on goal
Oct. 28, 2023 (W, 7-0 vs. Copiah-Lincoln - 19)
Combined for 20 or more shots on goal Oct. 3, 2023 (W, 19-0 vs. East Mississippi - 31
Combined for 15 saves or more Apr. 26, 2021 ( L, 2-3 @ #2 Holmes - 20)
Combined for 20 saves or more ............................... Apr. 26, 2021 (L, 2-3 @ #2 Holmes - 20)
ASHLEE ROGERS
ASHLEY NELSON
ANGEL HAILEY
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
2002
7-4-2 / 2-2
PETER JARJOURA
11 seasons • 2002-12 75-76-6 (37-36-3)
2004
12-4 / 6-2
Aug. 28 vs. Shelton State (Hanceville, Ala.) L, 0-2
Aug. 31 JONES COUNTY W, 6-0
Sept. 2 MERIDIAN W, 5-0
Sept. 4 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 8-0
Sept. 8 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST W, 1-0
Sept. 14 @ Mississippi Delta* W, 8-0
Aug. 28 PEARL RIVER L, 2-4
Aug. 30 vs. Gulf Coast W, 3-2
Aug. 31 vs. East Mississippi W, 7-0
Sept. 4 @ Pearl River T, 4-4 (2OT)
Sept. 11 JONES COUNTY W, 2-1
Sept. 21 HINDS* L, 0-4
Sept. 25 @ East Mississippi* W, 5-0
Oct. 1 @ Hinds* L, 0-3
Oct. 5 MERIDIAN T, 2-2 (2OT)
Oct. 9 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 10-0
Oct. 12 @ Jones County W, 4-1
Oct. 23 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 7-0
Oct. 26 @ Pearl River (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 0-4
*denotes North Division match
2003
9-6-2 / 4-2
Aug. 23 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast L, 0-4
Aug. 26 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST W, 4-3 (OT)
Aug. 30 vs. Andrew College (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) L, 4-5
Aug. 31 vs. West Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) W, 6-4
Sept. 2 @ Jones County T, 1-1 (2OT)
Sept. 6 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 7-0
Sept. 10 @ Pearl River L, 3-4 (2OT)
Sept. 14 DELTA STATE W, 4-0
Sept. 16 @ Hinds* L, 2-4
Sept. 20 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 5-0
Sept. 24 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 3-0
Oct. 4 @ Meridian L, 0-1
Oct. 9 @ Delta State W, 4-0
Oct. 14 HINDS* L, 1-2
Oct. 18 @ Mississippi Delta* W, 2-0
Oct. 22 @ East Mississippi* W, 4-0
Oct. 25 @ Pearl River (MACJC PLAYOFFS) T, 3-3 (2OT)
*denotes North Division match
Sept. 22 ITAWAMBA W, 9-0
Sept. 25 @ Hinds* L, 0-3
Sept. 28 PEARL RIVER W, 2-0
Sept. 30 @ East Mississippi* W, 9-0
Oct. 8 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 10-1
Oct. 13 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 10-0
Oct. 15 @ Itawamba* W, 8-0
Oct. 20 HINDS L, 2-3
Oct. 23 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (MACJC PLAYOFFS) W, 3-0
Oct. 24 vs. Hinds (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 0-4
*denotes North Division match
2005
5-6 / 5-3
Aug. 27 @ Meridian L, 1-3
Sept. 20 HINDS* L, 2-3
Sept. 24 @ Itawamba* W, 6-0
Sept. 26 @ Mississippi Delta* L, 0-2
Sept. 28 SHELTON STATE L, 0-2
Oct. 1 @ Pearl River L, 1-3
Oct. 4 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 12-0
Oct. 7 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 2-1 (OT)
Oct. 9 @ East Mississippi* W, 7-1
Oct. 15 @ Hinds* L, 1-2
Oct. 18 ITAWAMBA* W, 2-0
*denotes North Division match In their first season of competition, the 2002 Lady Rangers posted a winning record and made the MACJC Playoffs, falling in the first round at Pearl River.
2006
13-4 / 7-1
Aug. 26 @ Jones County
Aug. 30 PEARL RIVER
Sept. 4 CRICHTON COLLEGE
Sept. 6 @ Shelton State
Sept. 9 EAST MISSISSIPPI*
Sept. 12 HINDS*
Sept. 16 @ Mississippi Delta*
Sept. 23
26
Sept. 28 UNION
Sept. 30 @ East Mississippi*
Oct. 6 @ Hinds*
Oct. 11 MISSISSIPPI DELTA*
Oct. 18 @ Itawamba*
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
4-0
4-0
5-0
6-0
2-3 (OT)
2008 2-9-1 / 1-4-1
Aug. 23 @ East Central W, 4-0
Aug. 30 @ Jones County
Oct. 21 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (MACJC PLAYOFFS)
Oct. 22 vs. Hinds (MACJC PLAYOFFS)
2007
4-5-3 / 2-4
Aug. 25 @ Pearl River
Aug. 31
Sept. 5 @ East Mississippi*
Sept. 8 JONES COUNTY
Sept. 11 @ Union
Sept. 15 HINDS*
Sept. 19 @ Itawamba*
16-0
1-2 (OT)
8-0
2-1
3-0
5-1
2-0
3-3 (2OT)
3-2
10-3
4-1
0-2
0-5
1-2 (OT)
Sept. 29 @ East Central T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 3 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 3-1
Oct. 9 UNION T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 13 @ Hinds*
Oct. 17 ITAWAMBA*
0-1
2-3 *denotes North Division match
1-5
Sept. 9 @ Hinds* L, 0-5
Sept. 13 ITAWAMBA* T, 0-0 (2OT)
Sept. 17 @ East Mississippi* L, 2-3 (OT)
Sept. 24 @ Pearl River
Sept. 27 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
Oct. 1 UNION
Oct. 4 @ Union
Oct. 11 ITAWAMBA*
Oct. 13 HINDS*
0-1 (OT)
1-7
Oct. 15 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 6-2 *denotes North Division match
2009 4-8 / 2-4
Aug. 29 JONES COUNTY L, 0-5
Sept. 1 UNION W, 3-2
Sept. 5 @ East Central W, 4-0
Sept. 8 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 0-4
Sept. 11 @ Hinds* L, 0-4
Sept. 15 ITAWAMBA* L, 1-9
Sept. 18 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 3-1
Sept. 29 PEARL RIVER L, 1-5
Oct. 3 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast L, 0-8
Oct. 7 HINDS* L, 0-4
Oct. 9 @ Itawamba* L, 1-4
Oct. 17 @ East Mississippi* W, 2-1 *denotes North Division match
Coach PETER JARJOURA guided the Lady Rangers to four postseason appearances, including a 13-win season by the 2006 squad (pictured here).
3-9-1 / 2-5-1
2011
5-9-1 / 4-3-1
Aug.
Sept. 24 @ Hinds*
Oct. 1 @ Southwest Mississippi
Oct. 4 @ Holmes*
Oct. 7 ITAWAMBA*
Oct. 10 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
Oct. 14 @ East Central*
Oct. 19 HINDS*
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
2012
5-8 / 2-6
Sept. 4 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 6-0
Sept. 7 @ Hinds* L, 1-4
Sept. 9 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 1-0
Sept. 12 MERIDIAN L, 0-5
Sept. 14 @ Holmes* W, 2-0
Sept. 19 ITAWAMBA* L, 2-3
Sept. 21 @ East Central* L, 0-1
Sept. 25 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 5-0
Oct. 3 HINDS* L, 1-3
Oct. 5 @ Meridian L, 0-2
Oct. 9 HOLMES* L, 1-2
Oct. 12 @ Itawamba* L, 0-2
Oct. 16 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-2
*denotes North Division match
2013
8-4-2 / 4-2-2
LEVI NUNNALLY
Seven seasons • 2013-19 41-57-11 (16-33-7 MACJC)
Aug. 23 @ Southwest Mississippi W, 3-1
Aug. 24 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 7-1
Aug. 31 ST. CHARLES L, 0-7
Sept. 6 @ Holmes* W, 3-2
Sept. 13 @ Hinds* L, 0-2
2-0
1-2
2-1 (OT)
0-2 *denotes North Division match
In his first season leading the Northwest women’s soccer program, head coach LEVI NUNNALLY helped the Lady Rangers back to the playoffs in 2013, winning eight matches.
Sept. 17 ITAWAMBA* W, 2-1
Sept. 20 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-1
Sept. 24 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 6-1
Oct. 1 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 7-2
Oct. 8 HOLMES* L, 0-4
Oct. 15 HINDS* T, 0-0 (2OT)
Oct. 18 @ Itawamba* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 22 @ East Central* W, 2-0
Oct. 29 @ Pearl River (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 0-5
*denotes North Division match
2014
10-5-4 / 3-2-3
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
Aug. 22 @ Copiah-Lincoln
Aug. 23 @ Southwest Mississippi
Aug. 26 MERIDIAN
Aug. 29
Sept. 5 @ Itawamba*
Sept. 9
Sept. 12
Sept. 16
Sept. 23
27
Sept. 28
Sept. 30 @ #10 Jones County
Oct. 7 ITAWAMBA*
Oct. 11 @
Oct. 15 @
Oct. 24 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast
Oct. 28 @ Meridian (MACJC PLAYOFFS)
Nov. 1 vs. Hinds (MACJC PLAYOFFS) #
5-0
7-0
1-0
2016 2-9-1 / 0-7-1
Aug. 26 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 3-2
Aug. 27 @ Southwest Mississippi
1-2
Sept. 3 @ Hinds* L, 2-4
Sept. 7 EAST CENTRAL* L, 0-1
Sept. 9 HOLMES* L, 2-3
Sept. 13 @ Itawamba*
(2OT)
0-0 (2OT)
Sept. 23 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 2-1
Sept. 30 @ Meridian
Oct. 4 HINDS*
Oct. 7 @ East Central*
Oct. 11 @ Holmes*
Oct. 21 ITAWAMBA*
2017
11-6 / 4-4
2-1
0-2 *denotes North Division match; # match played in Ellisville, Miss.
3-11-3 / 1-6-1
Aug. 22 @ Southwest Mississippi
Sept. 1 MERIDIAN
Sept. 4
Sept. 9 @
Sept. 16
Sept. 18 @ Hinds*
Sept. 22 @ Meridian
2-1
1-1 (2OT)
3-1
1-2 (2OT)
0-3
Sept. 23 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 4-1
Sept. 25 COPIAH-LINCOLN
Sept. 26 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
Sept. 29
Oct. 2
Oct. 3 EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE
Oct. 6 @ Holmes*
Oct. 9
Oct. 16 @ Itawamba*
Oct. 20 HINDS*
*denotes North Division match
0-8
0-2 *denotes North Division match
Aug. 22 MERIDIAN W, 3-0
Aug. 25 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 0-1
Aug. 26 @ Southwest Mississippi W, 2-0
Sept. 5 HOLMES* L, 0-6
Sept. 8 @ East Central* W, 2-0
Sept. 15 HINDS* W, 4-0
Sept. 22 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast W, 2-1
Sept. 25 @ Itawamba* L, 0-1 (OT)
Sept. 29 MOTLOW STATE W, 1-0
Oct. 3 @ Southwest Tennessee W, 2-0
Oct. 6 @ #17 Holmes* L, 0-2
Oct. 11 EAST CENTRAL* L, 0-1 (OT)
Oct. 13 ITAWAMBA* W, 2-0
Oct. 17 @ Hinds* W, 3-0
Oct. 21 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE W, 7-0
Oct. 24 @ Pearl River (MACJC PLAYOFFS) W, 1-0 (OT)
1-1 (2OT)
0-2
0-1 (2OT)
1-3
1-2
0-2
0-0 (2OT)
Oct. 28 @ #16 Holmes (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 1-3 *denotes North Division match
2018 4-10-1 / 2-6
Aug. 24 MOTLOW STATE
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
Aug. 25 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI
Aug. 27 @ Jones College
Aug. 28 @ Meridian
Sept. 5 EAST CENTRAL*
Sept. 7 @ Itawamba*
Sept. 11 @ Hinds*
Sept. 18 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE
Sept. 30 ST. LOUIS
Oct. 3 @ Southwest Tennessee
Oct. 5 @ East Central*
Oct. 9 ITAWAMBA*
Oct. 12 HINDS*
Oct. 15 @ #11 Holmes
2019 3-12 / 2-6
Aug. 22 vs. Dyersburg State (Covington, Tenn.)
3-1
6-1
0-8
4-2
2-3 (OT)
2-2 (2OT)
0-3
0-1 (OT)
3-2
JAMES
Apr. 2 @ Copiah-Lincoln
20 @ Hinds*
Apr. 26 @ #2 Holmes*
Apr. 30 #18 EAST CENTRAL*
May 7 HINDS*
May 11 @ Itawamba*
May 14 #2 HOLMES*
3-4
Aug. 24 @ Motlow State L, 0-3
Aug. 30 @ Hinds*
Sept. 3 MERIDIAN
Sept. 6 @ #15 Holmes*
Sept. 10 ITAWAMBA*
Sept. 13 @ East Central*
Sept. 15 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
Sept. 21 vs. Columbia State (Meridian, Miss.)
Sept. 24 JONES COLLEGE
Oct. 1 HINDS*
Oct. 8 #20 HOLMES*
Oct. 11 @ Itawamba*
Oct. 15 EAST CENTRAL*
3-1
3-4
0-15
1-2
2-1
0-3
1-0
0-6
0-5
1-3
Oct. 18 @ Southwest Tennessee L, 1-4 *denotes North Division match
Fall 2021 15-3-1 / 5-2-1
Aug. 24 BLUE MOUNTAIN
Aug. 27 @ Meridian
Sept. 1 COPIAH-LINCOLN
Sept. 3 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE
Sept. 6 ST. CHARLES
Sept. 10 @ #2 East Central*
Sept. 17 @ Hinds*
Sept. 22 ITAWAMBA*
Sept. 24 @ #6 Holmes*
Sept. 28 @ Southwest Tennessee
Oct. 1 @ Copiah-Lincoln
Oct. 8 SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE
Oct. 12 #13 EAST CENTRAL*
Oct. 15
Oct. 19 HINDS*
Oct. 22 @ Itawamba*
Oct. 26 #4 HOLMES*
Nov. 2 MERIDIAN (MACCC/Region 23 Tournament)
3-1
3-1
2-0
3-1
3-9
4-0
2-1 (OT)
4-0
1-2
3-0
2-2 (2OT)
2-0
Nov. 6 vs. #2 Jones College (MACCC/Region 23 Tournament) L, 0-6 *denotes North Division match
2022
15-2-3 / 7-1-2
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
Aug. 27 NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE
13-0
Aug. 30 @ Southwest Tennessee (Collierville, Tenn.) W, 8-0
Aug. 31 @ Dyersburg State (Covington, Tenn.) W, 8-0
Sept. 3 MINERAL AREA COLLEGE
Sept. 16 @ #5 Jones College*
Sept. 20 @ #17 East Central*
Sept. 23 #16 PEARL RIVER*
4-1
0-1
1-1 (2OT)
2-0
Sept. 27 HINDS* W, 9-0
Sept. 30 @ #4 Holmes* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 4 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast* W, 1-0
Oct. 7 @ Southwest Mississippi* W, 7-0
Oct. 14 #20 COPIAH-LINCOLN*
Oct. 18 MERIDIAN*
Oct. 21 ITAWAMBA*
Oct. 29 EAST CENTRAL #
2-0
3-0
4-0
3-0
Nov. 4 @ #4 Jones College % W, 1-0
Nov. 6 vs. #3 Holmes % T, 1-1 (^)
Nov. 14 vs. Northeast (Neb.) + W, 4-1
Nov. 16 vs. Pima + W, 2-1 (2OT)
Nov. 18 vs. Phoenix College + *denotes MACCC match # MACCC/Region 23 Quarterfinals % MACCC/Region 23 Tournament (Ellisville, Miss.) ^ Holmes advanced on penalty kicks + NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament (Tucson, Ariz.) L, 0-2
2023
21-2 / 10-1
Aug. 19 vs. Jefferson College ^ W, 8-0
Aug. 20 vs. #12 South Suburban College ^ Suspended
Aug. 23 @ National Park College W, 10-0
Sept. 1 vs. #1 Dallas College-Brookhaven $ W, 4-0
Sept. 6 @ #12 St. Louis W, 7-1
Sept. 7 vs. #16 Southwestern Illinois College = W, 1-0
Sept. 10 MINERAL AREA COLLEGE W, 4-0
Sept. 12 NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE W, 13-0
Sept. 15 @ Meridian* W, 10-0
Sept. 19 @ Itawamba* W, 2-0
Sept. 22 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI* W, 5-0
Sept. 26 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST* W, 4-0
Sept. 29 @ Hinds* W, 7-0
Oct. 3 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 19-0
Oct. 6 #1 HOLMES* W, 1-0
Oct. 13 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-0
Oct. 17 @ #17 Copiah-Lincoln* W, 2-0
Oct. 20 #4 JONES COLLEGE* L, 0-3
Oct. 24 @ #13 Pearl River* W, 1-0
Oct. 28 COPIAH-LINCOLN # W, 7-0
Nov. 3 vs. #4 Holmes % W, 1-0
Nov. 5 vs. #13 Pearl River % W, 3-0
Nov. 12 vs. Rock Valley College + W, 2-0
Nov. 14 vs. Johnson County (Kan.) + L, 1-2
*denotes MACCC match
^ Match played in Park Hills, Mo.
$ Match played in Ridgeland, Miss.
= Match played in St. Louis, Mo.
# MACCC/Region 23 Quarterfinals
% MACCC/Region 23 Tournament (Ellisville, Miss.)
+ NJCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Championship Tournament (Tucson, Ariz.)
Adrienne
Adrienne
Gena
Gena
Kristen
Elyse
Justine
Kira
ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS
Bre’Aunna
Amaya
Kaley
Emma
ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS
All-Americans/All-Academic Selections
Amy Dominguez Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Amanda Nieves Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Jenny Vinzetta Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Megan Jackson Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Gena Gutierrez Midfielder NJCAA Honorable Mention
Gena Gutierrez Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Lauren Dabbs Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Jana Malavasi Goalkeeper NJCAA All-Academic
Kristen Mattei Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Alyssa Robson Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Elyse Lovelace Forward NJCAA Honorable Mention
Lauren Farris Goalkeeper NJCAA All-Academic
Amanda Oleis Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Carolina Salcedo Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Ashlee Rogers Goalkeeper NJCAA Pinnacle Award
Alex Young Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Kristin Young Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Kayleigh Sims Defender NJCAA Pinnacle Academic Award
Brooke Lester Midfielder NJCAA Pinnacle Academic Award
Lexie Flowers Defender NJCAA Superior Academic Award
Lydia Cross Midfielder NJCAA Superior Academic Award
Mary Catherine Hutchens Midfielder NJCAA Superior Academic Award
Zoe Saraiva Midfielder NJCAA Superior Academic Award
Lizzie Gardner Midfielder NJCAA Exemplary Academic Award
Zoe Saraiva Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Harlie Ray Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Mary Catherine Hutchens Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Trinity Baynham Goalkeeper First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Katelyn Rock Midfielder First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Molly Rose Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Hayley White Defender Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
Sarah Kate Burns Defender Third Team NJCAA All-Academic
Avrey Handley Defender Third Team NJCAA All-Academic
Eliza Olive Midfielder Third Team NJCAA All-Academic
2022
Jennifer Enriquez Midfielder NJCAA First Team All-American/ Second Team All-Academic
Amaya Andrews Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Cody Dowell Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Tori Dronet Forward First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Jessica Jaimes Midfielder First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Eliza Olive Midfielder First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Molly Rose Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Hayley White Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Sarah Kate Burns Defender Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
Jordan Gates Midfielder Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
Thea Trammell Defender Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
Ally Bailey Forward Third Team NJCAA All-Academic
2023
Anna Kathryn Harrell Goalkeepr NJCAA First Team All-American/ Second Team All-Academic
Raylin Dixon Defender NJCAA Second Team AllAmerican/
Cody Dowell Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Tori Dronet Forward First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Jessica Jaimes Midfielder First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Eliza Olive Midfielder First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Molly Rose Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Hayley White Defender First Team NJCAA All-Academic
Sarah Kate Burns Defender Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
Jordan Gates Midfielder Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
Thea Trammell Defender Second Team NJCAA All-Academic
United Soccer Coaches’ All-Americans
2021
Jennifer Enriquez Midfielder
Jennifer Enriquez Midfielder
Anna Kathryn Harrell Goalkeeper Amaya Andrews Defender 2022
2023
MARY CATHERINE HUTCHENS
AMAYA ANDREWS
MEN’S SOCCER COACHES AND ROSTER
HEAD COACH MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Michael Sullivan will enter his third season as the head coach of the Northwest men’s soccer program in 2024.
Sullivan doubled his win total last season, guiding the Rangers to four victories. All four of the program’s wins came within the MACCC, keeping the Rangers in the postseason hunt until the final week of the regular season.
In two seasons, Sullivan has totaled a 6-23 overall record, but has steered Northwest from a 1-9 conference record in 2022 to a 4-7 MACCC record last season. Additionally, seven of his players have signed with four-year programs over the past two seasons.
Sullivan arrived at Northwest from Mississippi University for Women, where he served as the graduate assistant coach for the Owls’ men’s soccer program. In 2021, Sullivan and the Owls finished with eight wins and a trip to the USCAA Championship in Virginia Beach.
Additionally, Sullivan began serving as the head coach of the Tupelo Futbol Club in 2017 and the Vice President of the Starkville Soccer Association, beginning in January 2021. He has overseen the merger between the two associations, a process that will turn the organization into the largest club in the state.
From 2018-20, Sullivan also served as the head coach of the junior varsity boys’ soccer program at Starkville High School, creating a bridge of development to the varsity team. He also coordinated 3-on-3 teams for Impact Futbol Club in the summer of 2019. He holds National C and D coaching licenses, as certified by the United States Soccer Federation and an Advanced National Diploma from the United States Soccer Coaches Association.
A native of Starkville, Sullivan signed with Itawamba Community College following his prep career at Starkville High School. He played for the Indians from 2015-17, before stepping off the field and finishing his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology at Mississippi State.
THE SULLIVAN FILE: PERSONAL:
Hometown: Starkville, Miss. Colleges: Itawamba Community College
Mississippi State University (B.S. - Kinesiology)
PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
• Starkville High School
• Itawamba Community College
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2017: Tupelo Futbol Club (Head Coach)
2018-20: Starkville High School (Junior Varsity Head Coach)
2019: Impact Futbol Club (3-on-3 Coordinator)
2021: Starkville Soccer Association (Vice President)
2022-present: Northwest Mississppi Community College (Head Coach)
In his two seasons leading the Northwest men’s soccer program, the Rangers have steadily improved under MICHAEL SULLIVAN’s tutelage. After winning just two matches in 2022, Northwest won four matches last season, posting a 4-7 mark in conference play and remaining in the postseason hunt until the final two matches of the regular season.
ASSISTANT COACH SEAN RHONE
SEAN RHONE VOLUNTEER
ASSISTANT COACH
Sean Rhone enters his third season as the volunteer assistant coach for the Northwest men’s soccer program, as part of two separate stints.
Rhone previously served as the Rangers’ volunteer assistant coach for the 2021 fall season, the final year of former coach Mark Hogan’s tenure. During that season, the Rangers made the MACCC Playoffs for the first time since 2016, falling in the quarterfinal round at Mississippi Gulf Coast.
More recently, Rhone returned to the sidelines in 2023, helping Sullivan to a four-win campaign that included the most conference victories since the 2021 fall season. Additionally, Rhone and Sullivan helped develop four future fouryear signees, including the trio of Ethan Barnes, Gunner Pitt and Josh Zuniga (MUW), as well as Gabriel Burton (Talladega College).
Soccer runs through the Rhone family, as his children Casey, Dodger and Koby have all played the sport at the collegiate level. Casey played for the women’s soccer program at Holmes Community College from 2017-18, while Dodger and Koby have each played for Northwest and Belhaven University. Koby is currently in his senior season at Belhaven after playing the 2021-22 seasons with the Rangers.
Rhone has also coached for Senatobia High School for the past several seasons. His wife, Chantay, is currently a member of the Senatobia Fire Department.
2024 ROSTER
Miss. (Byhalia HS) 00 Jacob Little
Miss. (Delta State University)
Central
Miss. (Bayou Academy)
Fla. (Pensacola Christian College) 6 Cody Smothers
Miss. (Clinton HS)
Portugal (Escola Basica a Secundaria Chamusca)
10 Michael Sanders F/MF 6-1/170 Fr. HS Olive Branch, Miss. (Center Hill HS)
11 Chase Michael F/MF 5-10/165 Fr. HS Millington, Tenn. (Millington Central HS)
Played and started in 13 matches...took six shots, including three on-goal.
High School:
Played for head coach Carl Schmitt at Memphis Futbol Club
Personal:
Son of David and Kasey Smothers...has two siblings, Karleigh and Kinsey...enjoys golfing in his spare time...studying exercise science...nickname is “Bubba”...born February 2, 2004.
2023 [Redshirt Freshman]:
7
MILLER THORSEN
F • 5-10 • 165 • Redshirt Sophomore
Pensacola, Fla. • University of West Florida
Played and started in 14 matches...finished with 12 points, scoring five goals and two assists...scored the game-winner in the Rangers’ conference-opener at Meridian (September 15)...off the pitch, named to the Fall 2023 President’s List and the Spring 2024 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
2022 [Freshman; West Florida]:
Redshirted his freshman season at the University of West Florida.
High School:
Played for head coach Kenny Skinner at Pensacola Catholic...helped the Crusaders to an 11-5-2 overall record as a senior...scored 23 goals with 10 assists...earned Player of the Year recognition.
Personal:
Son of Maureen and Michael Thorsen...has one sister, Makenna (22)...studying general business...born May 3, 2004.
2023 [Freshman]:
8
RETURNING PLAYERS
AIDAN RUSHING
F • 5-11 • 145 • Sophomore Clinton, Miss. • Clinton HS
Played in 14 matches, including 11 starts with his first career start coming against National Park (September 12)...off the pitch, named to the Fall 2023 President’s List and the Spring 2024 President’s List.
High School:
Played for head coach Tyler Wade at Clinton...helped the Arrows to a 21-0-1 overall record and the 2023 MHSAA Class 6A State Championship...was part of back-to-back state title teams at CHS...off the field, received President’s Award, given to students with a 90+ average in all classes throughout high school.
Personal:
Son of Beth Walker and Josh Rushing...has two younger siblings, Wyatt Walker (14) and Leo Walker (9)...father, Josh, played soccer at Hinds Community College from 2001-03, earning All-MACJC accolades in 2003...plans to study psychology...born December 30, 2004.
2023 [Freshman]:
13
SOREN VOGES-HAUPT
F • 6-1 • 170 • Sophomore
Starkville, Miss. • Starkville HS
Played and started in 13 matches last season...secured two points and his lone goal of the season at Copiah-Lincoln (October 17)...off the pitch, named to the Fall 2023 President’s List and Spring 2024 President’s List.
High School:
Played for coaches Ervinn Watson and William Wells at Starkville...helped the Yellow Jackets to a 15-5 overall record, the Region 1-6A title and the Class 6A North Half championship game as a senior...in 10 matches, scored 12 goals with eight assists...had a threegoal hat trick in the season-opener against West Lauderdale (October 29)...four-time player of the game recipient...ranked seventh in the MHSAA and 96th nationally...was part of four region championship squads at SHS...off the pitch, a member of numerous clubs and organizations, including the National Honor Society and the Ping Pong Club... academic honors included A/B Honor Roll and Student Athlete Academic Award...received interest from several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Son of Shannon and Jeffrey Voges-Haupt...has five siblings: Dylan Twing (31), Keats Lewis (28), Flannery Voges-Haupt (25), Beckett Voges-Haupt (23) and Twain VogesHaupt (16)...hobbies include cars, playing guitar, making music and drawing...studying computer science...nickname is “Loon”...born October 11, 2004.
Played in 13 matches, including 11 starts with his first career start against Mineral Area College (September 10)...off the pitch, named to the Spring 2024 President’s List and the Fall 2023 Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
High School:
Played for coaches Evinn Watson and William Wells at Starkville...as a senior, helped the Yellow Jackets to a 15-5 overall record, a Region 1-6A title and the quarterfinal round of MHSAA Class 6A playoffs...totaled five assists and three goals during his senior campaign...off the pitch, a member of several clubs and organizations, including National Honor Society, Beta Club, Ping Pong Club, Pinelake Top 56 leader and graduated within the top 25 of his senior class...received interest from Blue Mountain Christian and a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Son of Kristi and Joseph Caples...has two younger siblings, Conner (15) and Tinleigh (10)...hobbies include playing darts, swimming and reading...studying pre-med... nickname is “Mike”...born August 17, 2005.
Played for Byhalia High School and helped lead the Indians to an MHSAA Class 4A Playoff berth last season...led the team in scoring as a freshman during the 2021 season.
Personal:
Son of Maria Barcelo...born June 11, 2005.
2023:
00
JACOB LITTLE
GK • 6-3 • 190 • Freshman Hernando, Miss. • Delta State University
Did not play for Delta State University.
2022 [Freshman]: Redshirted his freshman season at Delta State.
High School:
Played for head coach Logan Clark at Hernando...named the 2019-20 Goalkeeper of the Year...recognized as Defender of The Year three times...chosen as team’s Overall MVP... participated in the Mississippi All-Star Game as a Junior and Senior...off the pitch, a consistent Honor Roll student.
Personal:
Son of Mark and Judy Little...has one sibling, Alaina...enjoys spending time with family and friends in his spare time...studying business administration...born April 20, 2004.
Played for head coach Thomas Blake at Desoto Central...helped the Jaguars to back-toback MHSAA Class 7A Playoff appearances...chosen as team’s Team Captain and Best Midfielder Award last season and Best Upcoming Player Award her sophomore season... off the pitch, a Graduate of Distinction.
Personal:
Son of Shannen and Randy Taylor...has one sibling, Will...enjoys fishing and playing golf and pickleball in his spare time...studying business...nickname is “JT”...born January 31, 2006.
Played for head coach Justin Wilson at Lewisburg...helped the Patriots to a 12-7 overall record last season...contributed to back-to-back Class 7A District District Championships... chosen as team’s Rookie of The Year during his freshman season...off the pitch, a member of the Beta Club and a Graduate of Distinction.
Personal:
Son of Michelle and Jeff Heath...has two siblings, Paige and Dylan...enjoys drawing and reading in his spare time...studying business finance...born September 2, 2005.
High School:
4 BEN MARCHETTA
F • 5-6 • 135 • Freshman Cleveland, Miss. • Bayou Academy
Played for head coach Myron Duffy at Bayou Academy...helped the Colts to an 8-1-3 overall record last season...was chosen as an MAIS All-Star...was part of a 2022 district championship team at BA...off the pitch, graduated with honors and was a member of Mu Alpha Theta.
Personal:
Son of Amber and Ryan Marchetta...has an older sister, Abby (21)...hobbies include working out, playing golf and spending time with friends...studying business management... born May 16, 2006.
2023: Did not play last season.
5 WILL WALTRIP
MF • 6-0 • 150 • Sophomore Pensacola, Fla. • Pensacola Christian College
2022 [Freshman; Pensacola Christian College]:
Played in 17 matches, drawing four starts...took four shots for the season, with three attempts on-goal...team finished 8-11 overall and advanced to the second round of the NCCAA Division II South Region Tournament.
High School:
Played for head coach Mason Clarke at West Florida...helped the Jaguars to an 11-10-2 overall record and the FHSAA Class 4A State Tournament as a senior...also played for club teams Coastal Rush and Perdido Bay FC.
NEWCOMERS
High School:
9
FRANCISCO AMBRIOSO
MF • 5-10 • 155 • Freshman Chamusca, Portugal • Escola Basica a Secundaria Chamusca
Prior to Northwest, played for Alcanenense U19 club...scored two goals during the 202324 season, with his first official goal occurring in a 3-2 loss to Sintrense U19 on December 16, 2023...also scored in a January 13 match against CD Mafra U19.
Personal:
Studying business administration...born February 17, 2005.
High School:
10
MICHAEL SANDERS
F/MF • 6-1 • 165 • Freshman Olive Branch, Miss. • Center Hill HS
Played for head coach David Hoggatt at Center Hill...helped the Mustangs to a 20-2 overall record, the Region 1-6A title, a Class 6A North Half Championship and a runner-up finish in the MHSAA Class 6A State Championship match as a senior...broke the school’s single-season scoring record with 31 goals, while also contributing seven assists during his senior campaign...named Region 1-6A Offensive MVP and was voted to the All-Region 1-6A Team and the Mississippi All-North team...off the pitch, obtained a 4.1 GPA and graduated with special distinction...received recruiting interest from Mississippi College, Millsaps College and several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Son of Tina Steakley and Johnathan Sanders...has seven siblings: Madison Steakley (21), Gabriel Harris (20), Landon Steakley (18), Hannah Harris (18), Thomas Steakley (6), Noah Sanders (4) and Gracie Sanders (4)...enjoys spending time with friends and family... studying business...born December 12, 2005.
High School:
11
CHASE
MICHAEL
D • 5-10 • 165 • Freshman Millington, Tenn. • Millington Central HS
Played for head coach Jerrett Everson at Millington Central...helped the Trojans to a 13-4-1 overall record and a 5-1 district mark as a senior...guided MCHS to four district championships, three region titles and a state semifinal finish...three-time district Offensive Player of the Year...off the pitch, an Honor Roll student...received interest from Blue Mountain Christian University.
Personal:
Son of Christopher Michael...has one sibling, Cole...enjoys playing basketball, football, cornhole and fishing in his spare time...studying HVAC...nickname is “Chase”...born August 29, 2005.
Played for head coach Justin Wilson at Lewisburg...helped the Patriots to a 12-8 overall record as a senior...received recruiting interest from Toccoa Falls College.
Personal:
Son of Emily and Nate Norris...has two younger siblings, Cannon (16) and Aiden (14)... hobbies include fishing, listening to music and spending time with friends and family... studying business...born August 25, 2005.
Played for head coach and former Northwest men’s soccer coach Mark Hogan at Hernando...helped the Tigers to a 19-4 record and the MHSAA Class 7A State Championship as a senior...played in 22 matches during his senior campaign, scoring 10 goals with five assists...had four matches with two goals scored...voted as team’s Offensive Player of the Year, as well as Most Valuable Player of the state championship match...chosen to play in state all-star match, earning MVP honors...as a junior, scored 14 goals and provided eight assists...had three matches with two goals scored...off the pitch, a graduate of distinguished honors, and a member of the National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society...received recruiting interest from a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Son of Kimberly and Erek Starnes...has a younger sibling, Riley (15)...father, Erek, won a state championship at Lafayette High School in 1988...enjoys hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends in his spare time...nickname is “T-Starnes”...studying general business...born December 5, 2005.
NEWCOMERS
High School:
15
TYLER NEHLS
D • 6-0 • 180 • Freshman
Southaven, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS
Played for coaches Thomas Blake and Chris Faulkner at DeSoto Central...helped the Jaguars to an MHSAA Class 7A Playoff berth as a senior...earned second team all-region honors...graduated with distinction.
Personal:
Son of Tina and Bill Nehls...has a younger sister, Ellie (16)...enjoys working out, working outside and golfing in his spare time...studying industrial electronic engineering...born November 9, 2005.
Played for head coach Skylar Parker at Brandon...helped the Bulldogs to an 18-5-2 overall record and an appearance in the MHSAA Class 7A Playoffs last season...scored 13 goals with three assists in 13 matches as a senior...scored two goals in three separate matches against Petal and twice against Meridian...off the pitch, graduated with honors...received recruiting interest from a handful of MACCC programs.
Personal:
Son of Kimberly and Bobby Viverette...hobbies include hunting, fishing and spending time in the outdoors...studying engineering...nickname is “Kam”...born July 26, 2006.
Played for head coach Duncan Nicol at Arlington...helped the Tigers to a 12-2 overall record as a senior.
Personal:
Son of Yuri and Samir Restrepo...has an older sister, Mayerlin (23)...studying physical therapy...born August 10, 2006.
High School:
19 TRACE RHODES
D • 5-10 • 160 • Freshman
Strayhorn, Miss. • Strayhorn HS
Played for head coach Zack Breland at Strayhorn...helped the Mustangs to a 10-5 overall record and the MHSAA Class I Playoffs as a senior...scored 14 goals and added nine assists during his senior campaign...earned first team all-region and best defense honors...off the pitch, named to the school’s Principal’s List and the Class of 2024 Mustang Club... also received citizenship award...Strayhorn’s first-ever boys’ soccer alumnus to play at the collegiate level.
Personal:
Son of Laura Smith and James Rhodes...has four siblings: Christian Byrne (24), Braylen Rhodes (15), Ryder Rhodes (7) and Cooper Rhodes (6)...enjoys singing and playing guitar in his spare time...studying pre-med...born June 22, 2006.
Played for head coach Randy Earnest at Itawamba Agricultural...helped the Indians to a 13-6-2 overall record as a senior, and back-to-back region championships...finished his varsity career with 51 goals and 30 assists...as a senior, tallied 18 goals with 16 assists, including a career-best four-goal performance in a victory against Ripley...also totaled a career-high three assists in a win against Tishomingo County...chosen as team’s Offensive Player of the Year...during his junior season, tallied 17 goals and eight assists, including a three-goal outing in a win against South Pontotoc...posted 12 goals and four assists as a sophomore, with a three-goal hat trick in a 10-0 victory against Mooreville...also saw playing time as a freshman, netting four goals and a pair of assists...off the pitch, a member of the National Honor Society...received recruiting interest from Rockford University and Blue Mountain Christian University.
Personal:
Son of Jennifer and Patrick Jones...has two older siblings, Carlie Stanford (27) and Corina Jones (20)...enjoys hanging out with friends in his spare time...studying computer science...born October 26, 2005.
NEWCOMERS
21 RODRIGO BANDEIRA
D • 6-0 • 190 • Sophomore Salreu, Portugal • Indian Hills CC
2023 [Freshman; Indian Hills CC]:
Spent his freshman season at Indian Hills Community College...helped the Warriors to a 10-3-5 overall record and a run in the NJCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Championship tournament...appeared in three matches, earning one start...scored his lone goal of the season in an October 11 loss to 17th-ranked Lewis & Clark...off the pitch, garnered Spring 2024 ICCAC All-Academic First Team and NJCAA Academic Team of the Year accolades.
High School:
Played for Escola Profissional de Aveiro.
Personal:
Son of Sonia Gouveia and Jose Bandeira...enjoys working out, playing beach volleyball and swimming at the pool in his spare time...studying business administration...born July 11, 2003.
2023 [Freshman]:
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ELI ROBINSON
D/MF • 5-10 • 145 • Sophomore
Olive Branch, Miss. • Ole Miss
Attended the University of Mississippi as a freshman.
High School:
Played for coaches Carlos Rivera and Axel Sandoval at Briarcrest Christian School...helped the Saints to an 8-5-2 overall record during his senior season...was part of a BCS team that finished as a state semifinalist in 2022...received recruiting interest from Catawba College.
Personal:
Has two siblings, Shae Weeks (35) and Nataliah Robinson (18)...enjoys fishing in his spare time...studying business...nickname is “E-Rob”...born August 22, 2005.
High School:
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ORLANDO ZARAZUA
D • 5-9 • 165 • Freshman Richland, Miss. • Richland HS
Played for head coach John Adams at Richland...helped the Rangers to a 17-6-3 overall record, the Region 4-6A championship and the third round of the MHSAA Class 6A State Playoffs as a senior...earned All-Region 4-6A accolades and team’s Defensive Player of the Year awards during his senior campaign...was also part of the 2022 MHSAA Class 4A State Championship team at RHS, which finished 16-8 overall...received recruiting interest from several MACCC programs.
Personal:
Son of Adriana Zarazua and Primitivo Cabera...has two siblings, Erik Zarazua and Jaslene Cabera...enjoys cooking in his spare time...studying construction engineering...born November 17, 2005.
Played for coaches Dwyane Denim and Daniele Poe at Madison-St. Joseph’s Catholic School.
Personal:
Son of Amanda and Robert Barbour...has two siblings, Harlan (19) and Grace Leflore (12)...enjoys hanging out with friends and family in his spare time...area of study is undecided...nickname is “Fritz”...born June 9, 2006.
2024 PREVIEW
SEASON OUTLOOK
Northwest and head coach Michael Sullivan inched closer to success in 2023.
Though the Rangers missed out on the playoffs in Sullivan’s second season, Northwest doubled its win total from two matches to four. More importantly, all four victories came in MACCC competition, keeping the Rangers very much alive in the postseason race until the final two matches of the season.
Although Northwest finished 4-11 overall last season, several losses were much closer than they appeared on paper. With that in mind, Sullivan still finds plenty of positives from his 2023 squad, including sending four players to four-year programs.
“The biggest thing that we wanted to establish was our culture,” Sullivan said, on Thursday’s BankFirst Ranger Hour. “That is the biggest thing for me. We went and found a bunch of guys that fit the mold of the culture we want to establish. We did take those steps forward and we had a lot of fight out of those guys last year. You win some and lose some, but the overall fight and chemistry was there. We fought through some matches and won some games that people thought we were not supposed to win. Ultimately, we fought for a playoff spot up until the last week of the season, so there was some major ground made there.”
Sullivan’s team was made up of several sophomores and transfers last season, but he also went out and found plenty of freshmen that made a positive impact.
“It’s more than just liking the way someone plays,” Sullivan said. “It takes that conversation or two to lift the veil and understand how somebody works. This is a job where you have to work with people a lot and hopefully, when you have those conversations with those players, you get a real good feeling about what they will bring to the table. You obviously know what they will bring on the field, but you have to do that extra work to find out what kind of culture they are going to bring in to the team.”
This season, the Rangers look much different. Northwest only brings back four sophomores with on-field experience last season, while redshirt sophomores Cody Smothers and Will Waltrip return to the pitch after sitting out the 2023 campaign. Meanwhile, Sullivan brings in a total of 19 newcomers, including 16 true freshmen.
“Cody has been with us for a while, and we appreciate the overall effort and commitment he has to our program,” Sullivan said. “Hopefully, he can help propel this group forward. Miller Thorsen and Will Waltrip both want to push the team forward and give us momentum going into the regular season. They are going to bring experience, leadership and good culture for the team.”
Although they haven’t played as many exhibition games as their women’s soccer counterparts, Sullivan is impressed with what he’s seen from this season’s Ranger squad.
“Overall, I have really enjoyed the fight that this group has,” Sullivan said. “It’s incredible. We have had a few different moments in the exhibitions we have had so far where things haven’t gone our way, but when we’re going through those moments, this team has not faltered from what we are trying to get done. Things may be a little bumpy here and there, but they have stayed with it, they get the job done and fight through to get that momentum back. It has been an honor to coach these guys so far and I am looking forward to getting into conference play, and shocking quite a few people.”
One of the most stacked areas for Northwest comes at the goalkeeper position, highlighted by Delta State transfer Jacob Little and true freshman John Barbour.
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AIDAN RUSHING
MICAH CAPLES
SOREN VOGES-HAUPT
SEASON OUTLOOK
They are battling it out and keeping each other competitive,” Sullivan said. “We are looking at both of them to push each other. Every team will have a mishap and you don’t want to have to always rely on your keeper to bail you out, but they’re both doing a good job at pushing the envelope. We are really excited to have those guys backing us up.”
Although there is plenty of optimism to be had about Northwest, the schedule will be a difficult one. Aside from facing three nationally-ranked opponents in the MACCC, the Rangers are scheduled for a tough non-conference slate, beginning with No. 12 Mineral Area College on August 24 and third-ranked Northeast (Neb.) on Labor Day. Add in a non-conference neutral site match with Copiah-Lincoln and matches against Blue Mountain JV, Central Baptist College and Southern Union State, and Sullivan’s group will be in for a grueling season schedule.
“Mineral Area is a competitive team that comes in with a large international roster,” Sullivan said, on Saturday’s season-opening opponent. “That presents different difficulties for us when you are playing against people from other countries that have grown up playing the sport. It’s different in every country, so it will be a good test for us to recognize the different ways people play this game. I expect a lot of intensity and good ball movement. We lost a close 3-2 match to them last year, but we have gotten a lot better since then. We are excited to see what kind of overall battle that we give them.”
Regardless of how the season shakes out, there is little doubt that the Rangers will continue to take steps toward success under Sullivan’s leadership. Having more depth in recent years certainly will help to keep opposing teams on their toes.
“This year is going to be unbelievably difficult trying to figure out who will play where on gameday,” Sullivan said. “This team is a lot deeper than we have been in years prior, and that brings a lot of good things to the table. It is going to be a lot more complicated this year in making sure we have the right lineup on the field. It’s going to be a lot more cyclical starting lineup for the season, because we are a good bit deeper, but we are fortunate and blessed to have those options available. I am super excited to see what they will bring to the table.”
Stadium: C.D. Smith Field Head Coach: Diego Figueroa 2023 Record: 4-11-1 (3-7-1 MACCC)
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
Sports Information Director: Chris Haralson
Phone: (601) 484-8828
Email: charals1@meridiancc.edu
Web Address: mcceagles.com
Series History: Meridan leads series 9-7-1
First Meeting: Oct. 5, 2002 in Senatobia (Northwest 2, Meridian 2)
Last Meeting: Sept. 15, 2023 in Meridian (Northwest 3, Meridian 2)
HISTORY
2023 IN REVIEW
2023 SCHEDULE & RESULTS
TEAM STATISTICS
GOALKEEPING
2023 IN REVIEW
GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
GOALKEEPING STATISTICS
INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS
2023 IN REVIEW
TEAM LOWS
POINTS
GOALS
4 Matt Roth vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
4 Ethan Barnes vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
4 Matt Roth vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
4 Matt Roth @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
4 Junior Sandoval vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
2 Matt Roth vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
2 Ethan Barnes vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
2 Matt Roth vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
2 Matt Roth @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
2 Junior Sandoval vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
ASSISTS 1 Gabriel Burton vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023)
1 J.T. Reesor vs. East Central (10/13/2023)
1 Kaden Smith vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
1 Miller Thorsen vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
1 Miller Thorsen @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
1 Gabriel Burton vs. National Park College (9/12/2023)
1 Gabriel Burton vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
SHOTS 10 Matt Roth vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
10 Matt Roth vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 4 Matt Roth vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
SAVES 14 Will Thompson vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
TEAM GAME HIGHS
POINTS 14 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
GOALS 5 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
ASSISTS 4 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SHOTS 27 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 13 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SAVES 20 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
FOULS 21 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
CORNER KICKS 7 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
POINTS 2 vs. Southwest Mississippi (9/22/2023)
GOALS 1 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023)
1 vs. East Central (10/13/2023)
1 vs. Southwest Mississippi (9/22/2023)
ASSISTS 1 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023)
1 vs. East Central (10/13/2023)
1 vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
1 vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
SHOTS 4 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 1 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023)
1 vs. East Central (10/13/2023
1 @ Itawamba (9/19/2023)
1 @ Meridian (9/15/2023)
SAVES 5 @ Pearl River (10/24/2023)
5 vs. East Central (10/13/2023)
5 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (9/26/2023)
FOULS 8 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
8 @ Itawamba (9/19/2023)
CORNER KICKS 1 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
OPPONENT GAME HIGHS
POINTS 38 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
GOALS 13 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
ASSISTS 12 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
SHOTS 38 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 27 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
SAVES 8 vs. Jones College (10/20/2023)
8 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
FOULS 18 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
CORNER KICKS 9 @ LSU-Eunice (10/9/2023)
OPPONENT LOWS
POINTS 2 @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
GOALS 1 @ Hinds (9/29/2023)
ASSISTS 1 vs. National Park College (9/12/2023)
1 vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
SHOTS 7 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SHOTS ON GOAL 7 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
SAVES 2 vs. Copiah-Lincoln (10/17/2023)
2 vs. East Central (10/13/2023)
2 @ Itawamba (9/19/2023)
2 vs. Mineral Area College (9/10/2023)
FOULS 10 vs. Holmes (10/6/2023)
CORNER KICKS 2 vs. East Mississippi (10/3/2023)
In his only start at goalkeeper, BLAINE GALBRAITH set the program’s single-match record of 23 saves in a 1-1 draw at East Central in the division opener.
Scored four goals in a match........................... Sept. 25, 2010 (Dylan Castoria vs. Jones County)
Scored three-goal hat trick Sept. 15, 2017 (Parker Trawick vs. Meridian)
Tallied three assists in a match Sept. 26, 2016 (Peyton McKnatt @ Copiah-Lincoln - 4)
Took 10 shots in a match Oct. 20, 2023 (Matt Roth vs. Jones College)
Scored on penalty kick............................ Sept. 22, 2023 (Matt Roth vs. Southwest Mississippi)
Finished with 20 saves or more in a match Apr. 12, 2021 (Blaine Galbraith @ East Central - 23)
Finished with 15 saves or more in a match Oct. 4, 2022 (Connor Young @ Mississippi Gulf Coast - 16)
TEAM
Played an overtime game
Sept. 12, 2022 (W, 2-1 vs. Bethel JV)
Shutout an opponent Oct. 6, 2023 (W, 3-0 vs. Holmes)
Were shutout by an opponent
Won a postseason match
Scored five or more goals in a match
Scored seven or more goals in a match
Oct. 9, 2023 (L, 0-13 @ LSU-Eunice)
Oct. 29, 2015 (W, 3-2 vs. Jones County)
Oct. 3, 2023 (W, 5-0 vs. East Mississippi)
Sept. 14, 2018 (W, 7-1 vs. Holmes)
Scored 10 or more goals in a match None
MOST SHUTOUTS
1. 6 Matthew Williams 2014-15
2. 3 Taylor Thevenot 2012-13
3. 3 Mark Hogan 2003-04
3 John Denton 2011
5. 1 Brandon Bishop 2009-10
6. 1 Carson Tackett 2017 1 Dustin Brown 2020 1 Will Thompson 2023
Allowed five or more goals in a match
Oct. 24, 2023 (L, 2-6 @ Pearl River)
Allowed seven or more goals in a match......................... Oct. 20, 2023 (L, 2-7 vs. Jones College)
Combined for 15 or more shots on goal Oct. 15, 2019 (W, 3-1 vs. East Central - 18)
Combined for 20 or more shots on goal
Sept. 23, 2015 (W, 8-0 @ Copiah-Lincoln)
Combined for 15 saves or more Oct. 4, 2022 (L, 0-7 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast)
Combined for 20 saves or more ...................................Oct. 9, 2023 (L, 0-13 @ LSU-Eunice)
JOSH DELGADO
MATTHEW WILLIAMS
TIM SPENCER
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
2002
12-6-1 / 8-2
PETER JARJOURA
2003
9-8-1 / 6-3-1
Aug. 23 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast W, 3-2
11 seasons • 2002-12 69-84-9 (44-49-5 MACJC)
Aug. 28 PEARL RIVER
Aug.
Aug.
Sept. 4 @ Pearl River L, 3-4
Sept. 11 JONES COUNTY W, 3-1
Sept. 17 @ Holmes* W, 1-0
Sept. 21 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 7-3
Sept. 25 @ East Mississippi* W, 5-3
Sept. 28 ITAWAMBA* W, 6-1
Oct. 1 @ Hinds* L, 1-4
Oct. 5 MERIDIAN
Oct. 9 COPIAH-LINCOLN
Oct. 12 @ Jones County W, 2-1
Oct. 15 HOLMES* W, 5-0
Oct. 17 @ Mississippi Delta* W, 3-2 (OT)
Oct. 23 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 4-0
Oct. 29 HINDS* L, 1-3
Oct. 30 @ Itawamba* W, 3-2
Nov. 2 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 1-4 *denotes North Division match
Northwest had a successful debut season in 2002, as head coach PETER JARJOURA (back row, far left) guided the Rangers to the first round of the MACJC Playoffs.
Aug. 26 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 1-5
Aug. 30 vs. Andrew College (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) L, 1-7
Aug. 31 vs. West Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) L, 3-4
Sept. 2 @ Jones County W, 4-3
Sept. 6 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 8-2
Sept. 10 @ Pearl River L, 1-7
Sept. 13 HOLMES* W, 6-1
Sept. 16 @ Hinds* L, 0-3
Sept. 20 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 6-4
Sept. 24 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 5-0
Sept. 27 @ Holmes* W, 3-0
Sept. 30 @ Itawamba* W, 4-2
Oct. 4 @ Meridian
Oct. 8 ITAWAMBA*
Oct. 14 HINDS*
Oct. 18 @ Mississippi Delta L, 0-1
Oct. 22 @ East Mississippi*
2004
8-7-1 / 5-4
Aug.
Sept. 2 MERIDIAN W, 5-1
Sept. 4 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 4-2
Sept. 8 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 3-4 (2OT)
Sept. 11 HOLMES* W, 5-1
Sept. 14 @ Mississippi Delta* W, 3-0
Sept. 22 ITAWAMBA*
Sept. 25 @ HInds*
Sept. 28 PEARL RIVER
Sept. 30 @ East Mississippi*
Oct. 6 @ Holmes* L, 1-2
Oct. 8 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 2-1 (OT)
Oct. 13 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 8-0
Oct. 15 @ Itawamba* L, 0-2
Oct. 20 HINDS* L, 0-8 *denotes North Division match
2005
2-10 / 2-8
Aug. 27 @ Meridian
Sept. 20 HINDS*
Sept. 24 @ Itawamba*
Sept. 26 @ Mississippi
Sept. 28
Oct. 1 @
Oct. 4
Oct. 9
12
Oct. 15 @ Hinds*
18
2006
6-8-1 / 4-5-1
Aug. 30
Sept. 4
Sept. 6
Sept. 9
20
Sept. 23
Sept. 26
Sept. 28
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
2007 3-10 / 2-6
1-3
0-1
1-2
0-1
1-2 (2OT)
0-3 *denotes North Division match
1-0
1-7
Sept. 30 @ East Mississippi* W, 4-3
Oct. 6 @ Hinds* L, 1-4
Oct. 11 MISSISSIPPI DELTA* W, 3-2 (OT)
Oct. 13 HOLMES* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 18 @ Itawamba* L, 2-5 *denotes North Division match
Aug. 25 @ Pearl River L, 1-4
Aug. 31 @ Holmes* L, 2-5
Sept. 5 @ East Mississippi* W, 7-1
Sept. 8 JONES COUNTY L, 1-4
Sept. 11 @ Union L, 1-4
Sept. 15 HINDS* L, 0-6
Sept. 19 @ Itawamba* L, 0-8
Sept. 25 HOLMES L, 2-4
Sept. 29 @ East Central W, 4-2
Oct. 3 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 3-1
Oct. 9 UNION L, 2-8
Oct. 13 @ Hinds* L, 0-6
Oct. 17 ITAWAMBA* L, 2-8
*denotes North Division match
2008 7-5 / 6-2
Aug. 23 @ East Central W, 4-1
LEVI NUNNALLY
Sept. 3 @ Holmes* W, 2-1
Seven seasons | 2013-19 41-57-11 | 16-33-7
Sept. 9 @ Hinds* L, 2-5
Sept. 13 ITAWAMBA* W, 4-1
Sept. 17 @ East Mississippi* W, 4-1
Sept. 24 @ Pearl River L, 0-1
Sept. 27 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 1-2
Oct. 1 HOLMES* W, 2-0
Oct. 4 @ Union L, 1-2
Oct. 11 @ Itawamba* W, 4-2
Oct. 13 HINDS* L, 1-3
Oct. 15 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 7-3 *denotes North Division match
The 2009 Northwest men’s team provided all-time winningest coach PETER JARJOURA his final playoff appearance, ending with a one-goal loss to Mississippi Gulf Coast.
2009
7-7-1 / 5-3
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
2011
Aug. 29 JONES COUNTY L, 0-2
Sept. 1 FAULKNER W, 7-1
Sept. 5 @ East Central W, 3-1
Sept. 8 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast L, 3-6
Sept. 11 @ Hinds* L, 1-2
Sept. 15 ITAWAMBA* L, 0-3
Sept. 18 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 6-2
Sept. 29 PEARL RIVER L, 2-6
Oct. 3 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 7 HINDS* W, 4-3 (OT)
Oct. 12 @ Holmes L, 0-2
Oct. 17 @ East Mississippi* W, 4-3
Oct. 19 @ Itawamba* W, 5-0
Oct. 20 HOLMES* W, 3-1
Oct. 24 vs. Mississippi Gulf Coast (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 1-2
*denotes North Division match
2010
4-10 / 2-6
Aug. 28 @ Delta State L, 1-2
Aug. 31 @ Jones County L, 0-3
Sept. 4 @ Pearl River W, 1-0
Sept. 8 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 1-3
Sept. 11 @ Hinds* L, 1-4
Sept. 14 ITAWAMBA* W, 5-3
Sept. 22 @ Holmes* L, 1-2
Sept. 24 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-0
Sept. 25 JONES COUNTY L, 4-5
Oct. 2 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 4-0
Oct. 6 HINDS* L, 2-3
Oct. 8 @ Itawamba* L, 0-2
Oct. 15 HOLMES* L, 1-2
Oct. 20 @ East Central* L, 1-2 *denotes North Division match
5-7-3 / 2-4-2
Aug. 26 @ Pearl River L, 2-3
Aug. 27 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast W, 1-0
Aug. 30 JONES COUNTY L, 5-6
Sept. 6 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 5-2
Sept. 9 HOLMES* W, 1-0
Sept. 13 @ Itawamba* W, 3-2
Sept. 20 EAST CENTRAL* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Sept. 24 @ Hinds* L, 2-5
Sept. 27 @ Jones County L, 1-2
Oct. 1 @ Southwest Mississippi W, 6-1
Oct. 4 @ Holmes* L, 1-4
Oct. 7 ITAWAMBA* L, 1-4
Oct. 10 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST T, 0-0 (2OT)
Oct. 14 @ East Central* T, 0-0 (2OT)
Oct. 19 HINDS* L, 0-1
*denotes North Division match
LEVI
2012
5-7-1 / 1-6-1
NUNNALLY
Seven seasons | 2013-19 41-57-11 | 16-33-7
Sept. 4 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 6-0
Sept. 7 @ Hinds* L, 1-3
Sept. 9 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 3-0
Sept. 12 MERIDIAN W, 2-0
Sept. 14 @ Holmes* L, 2-3
Sept. 19 ITAWAMBA* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Sept. 21 @ East Central* L, 0-1
Sept. 25 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 8-1
Oct. 3 HINDS* L, 2-3 (2OT)
Oct. 5 @ Meridian L, 0-1
Oct. 9 HOLMES* L, 0-2
Oct. 12 @ Itawamba* W, 2-1 (2OT)
Oct. 16 EAST CENTRAL* L, 2-3
*denotes North Division match
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
2013
7-4-2 / 4-3-1
CHARLIE BALDWIN
Five seasons • 2013-17 34-35-6 (16-21-3 MACJC)
RECORD: 354-173-1 (.684)
Aug. 23 @ Southwest Mississippi T, 3-3 (2OT)
Aug. 24 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 4-0
Sept. 6 @ Holmes* W, 2-1
Sept. 13 @ Hinds* T, 2-2 (2OT)
Sept. 17 ITAWAMBA* L, 0-1
Sept. 20 EAST CENTRAL* W, 1-0
Sept. 24 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 6-2
Oct. 1 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 6-2
Oct. 8 HOLMES* L, 0-3
Oct. 15 HINDS* W, 2-1 (2OT)
Oct. 18 @ Itawamba* L, 1-4
Oct. 22 @ East Central* W, 4-2
Oct. 29 JONES COUNTY (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 1-2 *denotes North Division match
7-9 / 3-5
Aug. 22 @ Copiah-Lincoln L, 2-3
Aug. 23 @ Southwest Mississippi W, 2-1
Aug. 26 MERIDIAN W, 3-2
Aug. 29 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 2-1 (2OT)
Sept. 5 @ Itawamba* L, 1-5
Sept. 9 HINDS* L, 1-2
Sept. 12 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-1
Sept. 14 OXFORD-EMORY L, 0-1
Sept. 16 @ Holmes* L, 1-3
Sept. 23 COPIAH-LINCOLN L, 1-3
Sept. 30 @ Jones County W, 4-1
The 2015 Northwest men’s squad posted the greatest season in program history, winning 12 games and advancing to the semifinals of the MACJC Playoffs.
2015 12-7-1 / 4-4
Aug. 22 @ Southwest Mississippi T, 1-1 (2OT)
Aug. 29 JONES COUNTY W, 6-1
Sept. 1 MERIDIAN W, 5-0
Sept. 4 HOLMES* W, 3-1
Sept. 9 @ East Central* L, 1-2
Sept. 11 EASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE L, 2-3
Sept. 13 OXFORD-EMORY W, 3-1
Sept. 16 ITAWAMBA* W, 3-0
Sept. 18 @ HInds* L, 0-3
Sept. 22 @ Meridian W, 2-0
Sept. 23 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 8-0
Sept. 25 COPIAH-LINCOLN W, 8-2
Sept. 26 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 1-2 (2OT)
Sept. 29 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI W, 2-1 (2OT)
Oct. 6 @ Holmes* W, 3-0
Oct. 9 EAST CENTRAL* L, 0-2
Oct. 16 @ Itawamba* W, 1-0
Oct. 20 HINDS* L, 3-5
Oct. 29 JONES COUNTY (MACJC PLAYOFFS) W, 3-2
Oct. 7 ITAWAMBA* L, 0-2
Oct. 30 vs. Pearl River (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 1-5 *denotes North Division match 2014
Oct. 11 @ Hinds* W, 2-0
Oct. 15 @ East Central* W, 3-0
Oct. 17 HOLMES* L, 1-3
Oct. 24 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast L, 0-5 *denotes North Division match
2016
6-7-1 / 4-3-1
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
Aug. 26 @ Copiah-Lincoln W, 8-0
Aug. 27 @ Southwest Mississippi L, 0-6
Aug. 30 @ Jones County W, 2-1
Sept. 3 @ Hinds* T, 2-2 (2OT)
Sept. 7 EAST CENTRAL* W, 4-1
Sept. 9 HOLMES* W, 4-3 (OT)
Sept. 13 @ Itawamba* L, 1-3
Sept. 23 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI L, 1-3
Sept. 30 @ Meridian L, 0-2
Oct. 4 HINDS* L, 4-5 (OT)
Oct. 7 @ East Central* L, 1-3
Oct. 11 @ Holmes* W, 2-1
Oct. 21 ITAWAMBA* W, 2-1 (OT)
Oct. 25 @ Jones County (MACJC PLAYOFFS) L, 2-5
*denotes North Division match
2017
2-8-2 / 1-6-1
Aug. 22 MERIDIAN W, 6-2
Aug. 26 @ Southwest Mississippi L, 2-8
Aug. 29 JONES COUNTY T, 2-2 (2OT)
Sept. 5 HOLMES* L, 5-6
Sept. 8 @ East Central* L, 0-4
Sept. 15 HINDS* L, 3-5
Sept. 25 @ Itawamba* L, 0-5
Oct. 6 @ Holmes* W, 2-1 (OT)
Oct. 11 EAST CENTRAL* L, 2-3
Oct. 13 ITAWAMBA* L, 0-6
Oct. 17 @ Hinds* T, 0-0 (2OT)
Oct. 21 ANDREW COLLEGE L, 0-4 *denotes North Division match
MARK HOGAN
Four seasons • 2018-21 9-42-4 (8-21-3 MACJC/MACCC)
2018
2-10-1 / 1-6-1
Aug. 25 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI L, 0-4
Aug. 27 @ Jones College L, 1-3
Aug. 28 @ Meridian L, 1-4
Aug. 31 ANDREW COLLEGE W, 2-1
Sept. 5 EAST CENTRAL* L, 2-3
Sept. 7 @ Itawamba* L, 0-2
Sept. 11 @ Hinds* L, 1-3
Sept. 14 HOLMES* W, 7-1
Sept. 22 OXFORD-EMORY L, 4-6
Oct. 5 @ East Central* L, 2-5
Oct. 9 ITAWAMBA* L, 2-3
Oct. 12 HINDS* L, 0-4
Oct. 15 @ Holmes* T, 1-1 (2OT)
*denotes North Division match
2019
2-12-1 / 2-5-1
Aug. 24 @ St. Charles L, 0-2
Aug. 30 @ Hinds L, 0-1
Sept. 3 MERIDIAN L, 0-7
Sept. 6 @ Holmes* W, 1-0
Sept. 10 ITAWAMBA* L, 1-2 (2OT)
Sept. 13 @ East Central* L, 3-4
Sept. 15 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST L, 0-4
Sept. 21 vs. Oxford-Emory (Meridian, Miss.) L, 0-2
Sept. 24 JONES COLLEGE L, 0-5
Oct. 1 HINDS* L, 1-6
Oct. 4 @ Georgia Military L, 1-8
Oct. 5 vs. Wake Tech (Milledgeville, Ga.) L, 1-2
Oct. 8 HOLMES* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Oct. 15 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-1
Oct. 17 @ Itawamba* L, 0-4
*denotes North Division match
Spring 2021
1-9-1 / 1-6-1
Apr. 2 @ Copiah-Lincoln
Apr. 8 MERIDIAN
YEAR-BY-YEAR HISTORY
1-2 (2OT)
Apr. 5 @ Southwest Mississippi L, 1-3
2-4
RECORD: 354-173-1 (.684)
Apr. 12 @ East Central* T, 1-1 (2OT)
Apr. 20 @ Hinds* L, 0-4
Apr. 23 ITAWAMBA* L, 0-2
Apr. 26 @ Holmes* L, 1-2
Apr. 30 EAST CENTRAL* W, 3-0
May 7 HINDS*
May 11 @ Itawamba*
May 14 HOLMES*
Fall 2021
4-11-1 / 4-4
0-7
2-5
1-7 *denotes North Division match
Aug. 27 @ Meridian L, 2-3
Sept. 1 COPIAH-LINCOLN L, 2-4
Sept. 3 MUW L, 4-5
Sept. 6 #8 ST. CHARLES L, 0-5
Sept. 10 @ East Central* W, 2-0
Sept. 17 @ Hinds* L, 2-3
Sept. 22 ITAWAMBA* L, 1-3
Sept. 24 @ Holmes* W, 2-1
Oct. 1 @ Copiah-Lincoln L, 1-3
Oct. 4 @ Belhaven T, 0-0
Oct. 8 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI L, 1-6
Oct. 12 EAST CENTRAL* L, 2-3
Oct. 19 HINDS* W, 2-1 (OT)
Oct. 22 @ Itawamba* L, 1-4
Oct. 26 HOLMES* W, 3-0
Nov. 2 @ #15 Mississippi Gulf Coast (MACCC Playoffs) L, 0-4 *denotes North Division match
2022 2-12 / 1-9
MICHAEL SULLIVAN
Two seasons • 2022-present 6-23 (5-16 MACCC)
Aug. 18 @ Blue Mountain College
Aug. 23 @ Belhaven
Aug. 29 @ MUW
0-7
1-2
1-4
Sept. 12 BETHEL UNIVERSITY W, 2-1 (OT)
Sept. 16 @ #6 Jones College*
Sept. 20 @ East Central*
0-5
0-4
Sept. 23 #6 PEARL RIVER* L, 0-8
Sept. 27 HINDS* L, 1-2
Sept. 30 @ Holmes* L, 2-7
Oct. 4 @ Mississippi Gulf Coast* L, 0-7
Oct. 7 @ Southwest Mississippi* L, 0-4
Oct. 14 #18 COPIAH-LINCOLN*
Oct. 18 MERIDIAN* W, 4-2
Oct. 21 ITAWAMBA*
0-3 *denotes MACCC match
2023 4-11 / 4-7
Aug. 23 @ National Park College L, 0-2
Sept. 10 MINERAL AREA COLLEGE L, 2-3
Sept. 12 NATIONAL PARK COLLEGE L, 2-3
Sept. 15 @ Meridian* W, 3-2
Sept. 19 @ Itawamba* L, 0-2
Sept. 22 SOUTHWEST MISSISSIPPI* L, 1-2
Sept. 26 #17 MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST* L, 0-4
Sept. 29 @ Hinds* W, 2-1
Oct. 3 EAST MISSISSIPPI* W, 5-0
Oct. 6 HOLMES* W, 3-0
Oct. 9 @ #3 LSU-Eunice L, 0-13
Oct. 13 EAST CENTRAL* L, 1-4
Oct. 17 @ Copiah-Lincoln* L, 1-6
Oct. 20 #6 JONES COLLEGE* L, 2-7
Oct. 24 @ Pearl River* L, 2-6 *denotes MACCC match
RANGERS! LET’S GO
ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS
CAYMAN BLOUNT
ADRIAN SUAREZ
LUIS COSME
Tommy
Tommy
Jon Fortenberry
Matthew
Robby Tucker
Kirill
ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS
Cayman
Adrian
NJCAA All-Academic
Daniel Suarez Defender NJCAA All-Academic
2019
Jake Heinze Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Dodger Rhone Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Adrian Suarez Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Caleb Merritt Defender NJCAA All-Academic 2021
Koby Rhone Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Jesus Villegas Forward NJCAA All-Academic 2022
Peter Floyd Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Cam Heinze Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Jackson Morris Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Gunner Pitt Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Koby Rhone Midfielder NJCAA All-Academic
Jesus Villegas Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Connor Young Defender/Goalkeeper NJCAA All-Academic
2023
Colby Bethany Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Micah Caples Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Braxton Harris Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Gunner Pitt Defender NJCAA All-Academic
Aidan Rushing Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Miller Thorsen Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Soren Voges-Haupt Forward NJCAA All-Academic
Josh Zuniga Defender NJCAA All-Academic
VOLLEYBALL COACHES AND ROSTER
HEAD COACH ALLISON BURCHYETT
In four seasons of leading the Northwest volleyball program, head coach ALLISON BURCHYETT has guided the Lady Rangers to success. In 2022, Northwest captured the NJCAA Region 23 championship and made it back to the title match last season.
Allison Burchyett enters her fifth season as the head coach of the Northwest volleyball program in 2024.
During her tenure with Northwest, Burchyett has compiled a 63-62 overall record, with winning seasons in each of her previous two seasons. In 2023, the Lady Rangers put together the program’s best single-season record of 28-17 overall, falling one win shy of reaching the FCSAA/ NJCAA Division II Gulf District Tournament.
In 2022, the Lady Rangers made history, gathering a 15-14 overall record and the program’s first Region 23 title. As a result, Northwest advanced to the FCSAA/NJCAA Division II Gulf District Tournament for the first time, representing Region 23 in the next stage of the postseason.
In 2021, Northwest won 14 matches against established teams across the South and the Midwest, including wins against four-year programs Freed-Hardeman, Henderson State and Harris-Stowe State.
Despite facing COVID-19 related challenges throughout her first season, Burchyett helped cement a bright future for Northwest volleyball, guiding the Lady Rangers to a 6-12 overall record, including victories against Itawamba, Bevill State and Coastal Alabama-East.
Burchyett captured the program’s first win in their season-opening weekend on January 23, 2021, as the Lady Rangers defeated Coastal Alabama-East 3-2 in a neutral site match in Poplarville, Miss. Her first regular season home match also resulted in two victories, as Northwest blanked Bevill State on February 13.
With a 3-0 victory against Itawamba on March 6, the Lady Rangers and ICC were pitted against each other on March 26 for the Region 23 Play-In contest and despite a 3-1 loss, Northwest finished one victory away from advancing to the postseason in just its first year of competition.
Seven of Burchyett’s players have signed to the four-year level over the past three seasons. In 2021, Chariah Mabry became the program’s first Division I signee after inking with Mississippi Valley State, and six other players have signed with various programs at the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and NAIA levels.
Burchyett was chosen in December 2019 among a pool of national applicants and comes from Lewisburg High School in Olive Branch, where she established a tradition of consistency as one of the winningest programs in Mississippi through the last five years.
Since taking over as Lewisburg’s head coach prior to the start of the 2015 season, Burchyett compiled a 142-55-2 record for a .718 winning percentage, while guiding the Lady Patriots to the 2015 Class II state championship, two runner-up finishes and two semifinal appearances.
Prior to her stint at LHS, Burchyett taught for 15 years at Southaven High School beginning in 2002. From 2002-14, she also served as head coach for the school’s varsity volleyball program and led the Lady Chargers to three state titles (2006, 2008, 2013). Her 2006 team also finished the year with an unblemished 45-0 overall record.
Throughout her career at Lewisburg and Southaven, Burchyett garnered over 500 career victories with 16 semifinal appearances, leading her to receive four state Coach of the Year awards and receive a spot as co-chair of the Mississippi Association of Coaches Volleyball Committee from 2005-19.
Prior to her stint at Southaven, Burchyett helped establish the volleyball program at Lafayette High School in 2000 and also served as head coach of the volleyball program at Valley View High School in Jonesboro, Ark. from 1998-2000. Before that, Burchyett took her first teaching and coaching job at Willow Springs (Mo.) High School from 1997-98, serving as an assistant coach for volleyball, basketball and track.
Burchyett is a native of Jonesboro, Ark. and a 1997 graduate of Southwest Baptist University and holds a Bachelor of Science in physical education. She and her husband, Tyler, have two children, Barrett (19) and Baylee (16).
THE BURCHYETT FILE: PERSONAL:
Hometown: Jonesboro, Ark.
Colleges: Southwest Baptist University (B.S. Physical Education - 1997)
1997-98: Willow Springs High School (Mo.) (Assistant Coach - VB, BB, Track)
1998-2000: Valley View High School (Jonesboro, Ark.) (Head Volleyball Coach)
2000-02: Lafayette High School (Oxford, Miss.) (Head Volleyball Coach)
2002-14: Southaven High School (Head Volleyball Coach)
2014-19: Lewisburg High School (Head Volleyball Coach)
2020-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Head Volleyball Coach)
ASSISTANT COACH DAVID CULVER
DAVID CULVER ASSISTANT COACH
David Culver enters his second season as a full-time member of the Northwest volleyball coaching staff.
In Culver’s first full-time season on head coach Allison Burchyett’s staff, Northwest compiled a program-best 28-17 overall record, falling one win shy of reaching the FCSAA/NJCAA Division II Gulf District Tournament for the second consecutive season.
Last season, Culver helped develop three future four-year signees: Jacia Hayes (Arkansas-Fort Smith), Cristen Cleveland (Lyon College) and Caroline Howard (Blue Mountain Christian University).
Culver previously served in a volunteer assistant capacity during Burchyett’s first season in the spring of 2021, and he holds a wealth of volleyball experience as a coach with the Memphis Volleyball Academy and as the director of DeSoto Legacy volleyball.
Culver’s most recent coaching stint was at Memphis Volleyball Academy last season and previously ran DeSoto Legacy from 2015-19. During his time with DeSoto Legacy, he fulfilled a variety of coaching roles for multiple teams.
Outside of Northwest, Culver is also a realtor at Young Realty Company.
THE CULVER FILE:
PERSONAL:
Hometown: Olive Branch, Miss.
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
2023-present: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Assistant Coach) 2022: Memphis Volleyball Academy (Coach) 2021: Northwest Mississippi Community College (Volunteer Assistant Coach) 2015-19: DeSoto Legacy (Director)
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2024 ROSTER
NUMERICAL ROSTER
2023 (Freshman):
RETURNING PLAYERS
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ALLY GRIMES
Defensive Specialist • 5-3 • Sophomore
Southaven, Miss. • DeSoto Central HS
Played in 39 matches last season, helping the Lady Rangers to a program-best 28 victories...finished with 54 digs, 24 service aces and eight assists...totaled a career-high 14 digs in a September 9 victory against Gadsden State...also posted a career-best four service aces in a September 24 win against Champion Christian College.
High School:
Played for head coach Margaret Falatko at DeSoto Central...helped the Lady Jaguars to a 20-21 overall record, with a 4-2 mark in Region 1-6A as a senior...guided DCHS to the second round of the MHSAA Class 6A state playoffs last season...chosen for team’s “Best Defensive Award” as a sophomore, while helping the Lady Jags to the 2020 MHSAA Class 6A state title...off the court, a member of the Interact Club, Spirit Club, FBLA and Fellowship of Christian Athletes...received recruiting interest from MUW, Blue Mountain Christian University and Rust College.
Personal:
Daughter of Amy and Chris Grimes...has an older brother, Tanner (21), that played baseball for Coahoma from 2022-23...enjoys attending church, working out, reading, swimming, fishing and watching movies in her spare time...studying nursing...nickname is “Ally G”...born October 14, 2004.
2023 (Freshman):
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ABBEY SWIFT
Defensive Specialist • 5-7 • Sophomore
Olive Branch, Miss. • Lewisburg HS
Played in 35 matches last season, helping the Lady Rangers to a program-best 28 victories...finished with 124 digs, 12 service aces and eight assists...her 124 digs were the team’s fifth-highest total...recorded a career-high 20 digs in back-to-back matches against Millsaps College (August 23) and Snead State (August 26)...
High School:
Played for head coach Amy Hendrichovsky at Lewisburg
Personal:
Daughter of Ashley and Jeff Swift...has three siblings, Kirby (25), Micah (22) and J.T. (17)...sister, Micah, played volleyball for Northwest from 2022-23...born September 30, 2002.
Played in 40 matches last season, helping the Lady Rangers to a program-best 28 victories...recorded 167 kills, which ranked as the team’s fifth-most...also ranked third with 65 total blocks, while finishing with 47 digs...posted a career-high 11 kills in an October 22 victory against Henderson State University JV...had four matches with 10 or more kills... also tallied a career-best seven blocks in a September 29 win against Enterprise State... off the court, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, while also earning nods to the President’s List for both semesters.
High School:
Played for coach Abigail Duncan at Bartlett...helped the Lady Panthers to a 22-15-1 overall record during her senior campaign...finished fourth on the team with 99 kills, while also collecting 66 digs and 47 total blocks...compiled a season-high eight kills and five blocks in a loss to St. Agnes Academy...matched her season-best of five digs in a pair of matches against Harris County and Arlington...earned Class AAA, District 15 All-Academic accolades...as a junior, helped BHS to a 41-26 overall mark and a runner-up finish in the 2021 White Station Tournament...finished with 27 digs, 24 service aces and 19 kills...off the court, was a member of the National Honor Society and Honors Academy...drew recruiting interest from UNC-Asheville, McNeese State, Centenary College, Millsaps College, Maryville College, Birmingham Southern College and Blue Mountain Christian University.
Personal:
Daughter of Julie and Andy Lott...has two younger siblings, Ben (16) and Sophie (13)... hobbies include traveling and hanging out with friends...studying nursing...born September 2, 2005.
8 KAYA COLEMAN
Middle Blocker • 6-2 • Redshirt Sophomore Cobden, Ill. • Southwest Baptist University
2023 (Redshirt Freshman):
Played in 17 matches last season, helping the Lady Rangers to a program-best 28 victories...tallied 32 kills and 18 total blocks...netted a career-high six kills in a September 22 victory against Itawamba...also posted a career-best five blocks in a September 26 win against Lyon College...off the court, was named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, while also earning recognition to the President’s List for both semesters.
2022 (Freshman):
Redshirted her freshman season at Southwest Baptist University.
High School:
Played for coach Hannah Lefevre at Cobden...helped the Lady Appleknockers to a 17-13 overall record and the Southern Egyptian Conference championship during her senior season...finished with the most blocks and aces on the Cobden HS squad...second in aces and 20th in blocks in the Illinois High School Association (IHSA)...earned numerous individual accolades, including First Team Southern Egyptian Conference and a nod to the Southern Illinois Coaches Association All-South Team...also named to the Champaign News-Gazette All-State team and the SPVB President’s Day All-Tournament Team...off the court, a consistent honor roll student and a member of the National Beta Club, Spanish Club, Art Club and the Future Farmers of America (FFA)...garnered recruiting interest from Southwest Baptist University, Midway University, Cumberland University, Knox College and Centre College.
Personal:
Daughter of Jennifer and Justin Snell...has two younger siblings, Thomas Coleman (17) and Toby Snell (12)...hobbies include bracelet-making, drawing, paddle boarding, kayaking, playing Minecraft and hanging out with friends...intends to study computer science and coding...nicknames are “G” and “Kay-Kay”...born October 10, 2003.
Played and started in 42 matches last season, helping the Lady Rangers to a programbest 28 victories...led the team with 911 assists, breaking the program’s single-season record...also posted the fourth-most digs (339) and the third-most service aces (35)... finished with a whopping 49 assists in an October 13 victory against Pellissippi State... had 40 matches with double-digit assist totals, including 25 matches with 20-plus assists...had 14 matches with 10 or more digs recorded, including a career-best 18 digs in a September 5 victory against John Melvin University...finished with 17 total blocks in an August 23 victory against Rust College...off the court, named to the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, while also earning recognition to the President’s List for the fall semester and the Vice President’s List for the spring semester.
High School:
Played for head coach Jill Rowell at Ovey Comeaux...helped the Lady Spartans to a 23-5 overall record during her senior season...two-time second team all-district selection... also earned Honorable Mention and Second Team All-Metro accolades...off the court, finished with honors in physics...also received interest from Crowley’s Ridge College.
Personal:
Daughter of Kristy and Derek Dyer...has two younger siblings, Drew (12) and Layne Comeaux (4)...father, Derek, played football for Louisiana from 1998-2000...enjoys painting in her spare time...studying nursing...nickname is “Lay”...born November 10, 2004.
Played for head coaches Carleigh Mitchell and Baylee Connell at Kossuth...helped the Lady Aggies to a 24-11 overall record, with a 6-0 mark in Region 2-3A as a senior... guided KHS to region titles in 2021 and 2023...chosen as Region 2-3A Player of the Year and earned all-state honors...garnered several accolades throughout her varsity career, including first team All-Region, first team All-Area and Offensive Player of the Year honors...off the court, a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society and SGA...received recruiting interest from other MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of K.K. and Shawn Mathis...father, Shawn, played football for Northeast Mississippi Community College...has an older brother, Sam (25), that played football for Belhaven...has four other siblings: Clair Cook (40), Mary Barham (39), Stephanie Baxter (36) and Kathrine Anton (34)...enjoys reading in her spare time...studying marketing... born January 20, 2006.
Played for head coach Nancy Rodriguez at Brookland...as a senior, helped the Lady Bearcats to a 37-4-1 overall record and a perfect 10-0 mark in Region 4A Northeast... guided BHS to conference, district and state championships last season...throughout her varsity career, was a part of two state championships and four state championship appearances...three-time all-conference and all-state selection from 2021-23...held the top hitting percentage last season...named the Best Under the Sun spotlight player...off the court, a member of the Jr. Leadership of Jonesboro and the Crown Club Junior Auxiliary... received recruiting interest from Lyon College and Spalding University.
Personal:
Daughter of Janessa and Daniel Smith...has three siblings: Hayden (18), Harper (8) and Ava (8)...enjoys art and wake boarding in her spare time...studying nursing...nickname is “Maddie”...born October 30, 2005.
Played for head coaches Tyler Denmark and Lindsay Hodges at Vancleave...helped the Lady Bulldogs to a 17-16-1 overall record, with a 3-5-1 mark in Region 8-5A as a senior... guided VHS to the Shyla Van Alstine Tournament championship and a second place district finish...chosen as team’s Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and outstanding academic achievement...off the court, a member of the National Honor Society and also served as DECA President, Student Council representative and Spanish Club representative...received recruiting interest from Coastal Alabama and a couple MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Raina and Roman Holmes...mother, Raina, played basketball at Mississippi Gulf Coast, helping the Lady Bulldogs to an MACJC championship in 2000...has a younger sister, Lily Holmes (13)...hobbies include concerts, shopping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family...studying business management...nickname is “MC”...born June 2, 2006.
6 RACHEL STEGALL
High School:
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SAYLOR BRYANT
Setter • 5-7 • Freshman Bay Minette, Ala. • Baldwin County HS
Played for head coach Betty Heaton at Baldwin County...two-time All-Baldwin County selection as a junior and senior...off the court, served as treasurer of the National Honor Society, secretary of Mu Alpha Theta, vice president of the Student Council and a junior ambassador.
Personal:
Daughter of Denise Bryant...has one sibling, River (20)...enjoys shopping and playing basketball in her spare time...studying exercise science...born August 19, 2002.
Outside Hitter • 5-9 • Sophomore Brandon, Miss. • William Carey University
2023 [William Carey University]:
Spent her freshman season playing for coach Ronda Shirley at William Carey University... saw action in 22 matches last season, helping the Lady Crusaders to a 15-win season and a deep run into the Southern States Athletic Conference Championship Tournament...finished with 210 kills, 121 digs and 29 service aces for the season...compiled a season-high 22 kills in a November 9 postseason win against UT Southern...also posted a season-best 14 digs in a September 15 victory against UT Southern...was named SSAC Attacker of the Week for the week of October 9, following a two-match stretch of 33 kills, 20 digs and four blocks in wins against Tougaloo College and Faulkner University...teammates with former Lady Ranger Lia Ramos.
High School:
Played for head coach Spencer Pittman at Hartfield Academy...helped the Lady Hawks to a 10-5 overall record as a senior...was named to the Preseason All-MAIS Team and the AVCA All-American Watch List prior to the 2022 season...led Hartfield Academy in aces as a senior, and led the team in digs as a junior...seven-time Player of the Match recepient during her senior campaign...received MAIS All-Star, All-Region and Honorable Mention All-American honors following her senior season...as a junior, was named to the Preseason All-MAIS Team...as a sophomore, was named Player of the Match on September 3, 2020...received the Callaway Cason Attitude Award at Ole Miss Volleyball Camp...off the court, was a recepient of several academic accolades, including All A’s Honor Roll for three straight years and the 2023 Senior Bible Award...received interest from William Carey University.
Personal:
Daughter of Nicole and Lee Stegall...has two siblings, Olivia (21) and Owen (14)...hobbies include cooking, playing guitar, fishing, cleaning and organizing...intends to study prephysical therapy, with a minor in Spanish...nickname is “Rach”...born November 2, 2004.
Played for head coach Kate Osbirn at Pontotoc...helped the Lady Warriors to a 17-15 overall record, with a 2-1 mark in Region 1-5A as a senior...guided PHS to a MHSAA Class 4A State Championship in 2022 and a Class 4A State Runner-Up in 2021...chosen Second Team All-Region 1-5A in 2022-23...off the court, a member of Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society and Beta Club...also named Pontotoc County Miss Hospitality 2024... received recruiting interest from Clarke University, Millsaps College and Lyon College.
Personal:
Daughter of Lerissa and Dustin Robbins...has three siblings: Alden (21), Aubrey (16) and Austin (11)...grandfather, Dennis, played football for Northwest from 1975-76...hobbies include hunting, running, shopping, pole vaulting, fishing and traveling...studying general education...nickname is “Ava Jo”...born November 26, 2005.
Played for head coach Gabriel Rivera at Simpson Academy...helped the Lady Cougars to a 12-9 overall record as a senior...was part of two MAIS runner-up teams at Simpson Academy...earned the team’s Most Hustle award...off the court, a member of the MAIS Honor Society, Phi Theta Kappa and Simpson County Youth Leadership.
Personal:
Daughter of Marlene and Leman Cockrell...has two older sisters, Lauren (27) and Carlee (22)...enjoys being a part of book clubs in her spare time...studying nursing...nickname is “Ash”...born June 29, 2006.
Played for head coach Spencer Pittman at Hartfield Academy...helped the Lady Hawks to a 17-14 overall record as a senior...guided Hartfield Academy to a third place finish in the MAIS 6A championships...led the team in blocks for the past two seasons, and led the team kills as a senior...named to the 2023 AVCA All-American Watchlist...won third place at the 2021 AAU Nationals...off the court, studied culinary arts and AP English...received recruiting interest from North Central Minnesota and a couple MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Erika and Tre Roberts...has three siblings: Jade (29), Seth (27) and Madison (25)...enjoys horseback riding, fishing and dog sitting in her spare time...studying business marketing...nicknames are “CB,” “C-Rob,” “Claire Bear” and “Care Bear”...born November 1, 2005.
High School:
14 SAILOR COLE
Defensive Specialist • 5-2 • Freshman Hernando, Miss. • Northpoint Christian School
Played for head coach Kim Robinson at Northpoint Christian School...helped the Lady Trojans to a 21-7 overall record, a region title, a district championship and a state Final Four as a senior...was part of three district championship teams throughout her varsity career, as well as a pair of region championships and two Final Four appearances...earned the team’s Senior Athlete and Leadership awards last season.
Personal:
Daughter of Jamie and Chuk Cole...has two siblings, Kayla (21) and Crimson (13)... hobbies include hunting, fishing and tanning in her spare time...studying business administration...nickname is “Sai”...born March 16, 2006.
High School:
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DAYLIN JOHNSON
Opposite Hitter • 5-7 • Freshman Long Beach, Miss. | Long Beach HS
Played for head coach Rebecca Tillman at Long Beach...helped the Lady Bearcats to a 12-9 overall record, with a 6-3 mark in Region 7-5A as a senior...guided LBHS to a pair of Class 6A runner-up finishes in 2020 and 2022...helped LBHS to three region championships from 2020-22...named to multiple all-star teams...received recruiting interest from Mississippi University for Women and a couple MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Jessica Johnson...has two siblings, Danton Pierson (21) and Emerald Schmidt (8)...enjoys shopping and watching movies in her spare time...studying biology... nickname is “Day” and “D-John”...born January 18, 2006.
Played for head coach Kelsie Poole at Northwest Rankin...helped the Lady Cougars to a 14-win season and a 6-4 mark in Region 3-7A as a senior...also helped NRHS to back-toback playoff appearances over the last two seasons...named team captain her senior year and led the team in assists...selected to the MAC All-Star game, where she was voted the South Team’s Most Outstanding Player...chosen for All-Region 3-7A and AVCA AllAmerican Watchlist honors as a senior...off the court, achieved a 3.8 grade point average and an induction into the Northwest Rankin Hall of Fame...received recruiting interest from other MACCC programs.
Personal:
Daughter of Jennifer and Shane Grimes...mom, Jennifer, played soccer and softball at Belhaven...has three older brothers: Baylor (14), Briggs (12) and Bryson (11)...enjoys hanging out with family and friends in her spare time...studying elementary education... born February 8, 2006.
2024 PREVIEW
SEASON OUTLOOK
Last season was full of highlights for coach Allison Burchyett and the Northwest volleyball program.
Although the Lady Rangers fell one set short of defending its NJCAA Region 23 title and returning to the Gulf District tournament, Northwest finished with a solid 28-17 overall record, earning the most victories in a single season. Five members of the 2023 squad also signed with four-year programs and numerous records were shattered, both career and single-season marks.
Jacia Hayes, who signed with Arkansas-Fort Smith, left Northwest with a career record of 533 kills, surpassing the previous record of 420 from Kapria Manning (2020-21). The Pearl native also posted 367 of those during the 2023 season, setting the single-season record of 294, previously held by Manning as well in 2021.
Cristen Cleveland, who inked with Lyon College, departed Northwest with 134 career service aces, with 88 of those coming last season, solidifying her slot as the single-season and career record holder. The Hernando native also finished with 574 career digs, one ahead of teammate Kaley Rikard, putting both players in the top two for the career record.
As for Rikard, the Olive Branch native is second in career service aces (72) and third in both single-season and career kills. Kailey Gooch also left with the program’s single-season blocks record (89), finishing third for career blocks behind record-holder Hayes (164) and runner-up Micah Swift (146).
Lastly, Caroline Howard posted a single-season record of 486 digs, leaving third in the career record books behind Cleveland and Rikard.
Aside from all of the eye-popping numbers though, Burchyett credits her team’s culture as one of the main factors behind last year’s success.
“I thought the culture of our team really played a big role in the matches that we won,” Burchyett said. “We certainly want to improve on that this year and try to go farther. We like to think of it more like a family, where everyone has a role, everyone buys in and there is importance in everyone’s role. We want to emphasize that on a daily basis.”
More changes greet the Lady Rangers ahead of this season. After seeing Northeast join the coalition of volleyball-playing schools within the Magnolia State, Jones College and Meridian will also field a team this season, bringing the total of volleyball programs to six. With at least three more institutions expected to join the party for 2025, the MACCC has officially certified volleyball as a conference-affiliated sport.
“I think it’s great for the sport,” Burchyett said. “There is a level of state pride that comes with adding new teams within our conference. It has been nice to travel to Texas, Illinois and Alabama, but it’s also cool when you are able to play other teams from your state. It also makes scheduling a bit easier, just to be able to play teams that are closer to home.”
Although Northwest will certainly miss last season’s talented sophomore core, Burchyett brings back a stacked roster, led by returners Layla Dyer, Kaya Coleman, Anna Lott, Abbey Swift and Ally Grimes. Additionally, William Carey University transfer Rachel Stegall will help add experience.
Dyer turned heads last season by shattering the program’s single-season and career assists record, doing so by a mile. The Lafayette, La. native finished the season with 911 assists, surpassing Lia Ramos’ previous single-season mark of 484 (2022) and career record of 604 (2021-22).
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LAYLA DYER
KAYA COLEMAN ABBEY SWIFT
SEASON OUTLOOK
Coleman will be another returning sophomore to watch. The Cobden, Ill. native came off the bench last season, but should have a larger presence in the Lady Rangers’ rotation this year.
“She came in as a totally different player,” Burchyett said, on Coleman. “She really stepped up for us in the spring and she has put in a lot of time in the weight room this summer.”
Lott, Grimes and Swift also bring their own skill sets back for the 2024 campaign.
“Ally is really working hard this year as a libero and freshman Sailor Cole is working hard at that role,” Burchyett said. “Abbey is a defensive specialist that had some experience last year and is just a gamer. She comes to play and does whatever she is asked, whether that’s playing middle, outside or right back. She’s like one of those Swiss Army Knife kids you like to have on your roster.”
Despite having a large freshman class, Burchyett has been able to see a lot from her new group. NJCAA programs were able to begin practice at the start of August and the Lady Rangers also played a light schedule of exhibition matches, including last Saturday’s twinbill against Frontier.
“I enjoyed seeing our different lineups and seeing how they react to one another,” Burchyett said. “Volleyball season can be long and you have to battle the injury bug sometimes and it can be a marathon more than a sprint, so to speak. So you have to know that you got depth in every position, just like in other like in other sports. It’s nice to see the freshmen coming in and playing with confidence, and then seeing the leadership we have from our six sophomores. We need to keep working on the fundamentals to make us be able to play a faster-tempo offense that we want to run. We need to work on our ball control. I was very pleased with our serving, which at this point last year was not this advanced. Those things are probably the strongest takeaway from our two exhibitions so far.”
Once again, Northwest will have a strong non-conference slate that includes two nationally-ranked programs. The Lady Rangers will open their season against NJCAA Division III program Dallas College-North Lake, which is ranked 12th, and Northeastern Oklahoma A&M. Further down the schedule, Northwest will visit Wallace State-Hanceville, which is ranked 12th in the NJCAA Division I polls.
Several familiar opponents from neighboring Alabama will once again be on the schedule, as well as frequent opponents Henderson State JV, Champion Christian College and Blue Mountain Christian JV.
“I like playing the four-year schools as much as possible, because it’s good for exposure,” Burchyett said. “Then being able to play some other NJCAA Division I and Division III programs also help us set the bar and see where we are, and what we need to work on.”
Northwest opens the season at home on August 26 against Freed-Hardeman JV, and the Lady Rangers won’t return to the friendly confines of Howard Coliseum until mid-September. However, Burchyett sees the long road swing as just another test for her squad ahead of starting MACCC competition.
“It’s definitely a mental thing, but I want to push our student-athletes as much as possible, because volleyball is very mental,” Burchyett said. “It’s trying on your body and you have to go through the different volleyball skills, but it’s very mental and definitely a game of momentum. When you make a mistake, you have to shake it off in a hurry, because the next ball is coming at you quick. Part of being able to do that is getting them on the road, and that also can help with being a good team bonding experience. It makes them appreciate playing at home when they do have those opportunities.”
Northwest begins conference competition in September, and established rivals like Itawamba and Pearl River will certainly be waiting. The Lady Rangers dropped a 3-2 battle to Pearl River in the Region 23 championship match last October, and the Lady Wildcats have certainly experienced much success since starting their program in 2019. Northeast is also expected to be much-improved entering year two, while Jones College and Meridian will still pose challenges despite being first-year programs.
“Our goal is to reach the 20-win mark again this season,” Burchyett said. “We also want to return to the postseason again on a national scale. A couple years ago, our team wanted to do it, but they really didn’t know that they could achieve it. Now that we have been there, that is our expectation. We are a good program with great student-athletes, but we just have to be able to push through and have the mental capacity to keep fighting when times get tough.”
Dallas College-North Lake
2024 OPPONENTS
August 22 • 2 P.M. • Irving, Texas • North Lake Gymnasium
October 5 • 11 AM. • Senatobia, Miss. • Howard Coliseum
QUICK FACTS:
Location: Irving, Texas
Founded: 1977
Enrollment: 10,570
Interim President: Dr. Christa Slejko
Athletic Director: Greg Sommers
Conference: NJCAA Region V
Nickname: Lady Blazers
Colors: Blue & Green
Arena: North Lake Gymnasium
Head Coach: Cathy Carter
2023 Record: 17-18
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
Sports Information Director: None (refer to AD)
Phone: (972) 273-3518
Email: gsommers@dallascollege.edu
Web Address: northlakecollegeathletics.com
Series History: Northwest leads series 1-0
First Meeting: Sept. 16, 2023 in Brenham, Texas (Northwest 3, Dallas College-North Lake 2)
Last Meeting: Sept. 16, 2023 in Brenham, Texas (Northwest 3, Dallas College-North Lake 2)
Freed-Hardeman JV
August 26 • 6 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Howard Coliseum
September 19 • 6 P.M. • Henderson, Tenn. • FHU Sports Center
QUICK FACTS:
Location: Henderson, Tenn.
Founded: 1869
Enrollment: 2,283
President: David Shannon
Athletic Director: Jonathan Estes Conference: MSC
Nickname: Lady Lions
Colors: Maroon & Gold
Arena: FHU Sports Center
Head Coach: Amanda Bretherick
2023 Record: 3-14
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
Sports Information Director: Dustin Semore
Phone: (731) 989-6356
Email: dsemore@fhu.edu
Web Address: gofhulions.com
Series History: Northwest leads 5-0
First Meeting: Oct. 1, 2021 in Henderson, Tenn. (Northwest 3, Freed-Hardeman JV 1)
Last Meeting: Oct. 24, 2023 in Senatobia, Miss. (Northwest 3, Freed-Hardeman JV 0)
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
August 22 • 4 P.M. • Irving, Texas • North Lake Gymnasium
QUICK FACTS:
Location: Miami, Okla.
Founded: 1919
Enrollment: 1,522
President: Dr. Kyle Stafford
Athletic Director: Joe Renfro
Conference: NJCAA Region II
Nickname: Lady Norse
Colors: Blue & Yellow
Arena: NEO Field House
Head Coach: Sarah Wall 2023 Record: 5-24
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
Sports Information Director: None (refer to AD)
Phone: (918) 540-6950
Email: joe.renfro@neo.edu
Web Address: neoathletics.com
Series History: First meeting
Shawnee
August 30 • 11 A.M. • Ullin, Ill. • Unnamed campus facility
September 20 • 5 P.M. • Senatobia, Miss. • Howard Coliseum
QUICK FACTS:
Location: Ullin, Ill.
Founded: 1967
Enrollment: 1,174
President: Dr. Tim Taylor
Athletic Director: John Sparks Conference: GRAC
Nickname: Lady Saints
Colors: Maroon & White
Arena: Unnamed campus facility
Head Coach: Mark Mizell
2023 Record: 0-26
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
Sports Information Director: None (refer to AD)
Phone: (618) 634-3230
Email: johns@shawneecc.edu
Web Address: shawneecc.edu
Series History: Northwest leads series 1-0
First Meeting: Sept. 11, 2021 in Ullin, Ill. (Northwest 3, Shawnee 0)
Last Meeting: Sept. 11, 2021 in Ullin, Ill. (Northwest 3, Shawnee 0)
East Central College
August 30 • 1 P.M. • Ullin, Ill. • Unnamed campus facility
QUICK FACTS:
Location: Union, Mo.
Founded: 1968
Enrollment: 2,629
President: Dr. Jon Bauer
Athletic Director: Jay Mehrhoff Conference: MCCAC
Nickname: Lady Falcons
Colors: Royal Blue & Vegas Gold Arena: ECC Gymnasium
Head Coach: Lisa Mathes-Peters 2023 Record: 22-11
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
2024 OPPONENTS
Snead State
September 28 • 11 A.M. • Fairfield, Ill. • The Bobcat Den
Sports Information Director: None (refer to AD)
Phone: (636) 584-6585
Email: jay.mehrhoff@eastcentral.edu
Web Address: sports.eastcentral.edu
Series History: Northwest leads series 1-0
First Meeting: Oct. 10, 2022 in Fairfield, Ill. (Northwest 3, East Central College 2)
Last Meeting: Oct. 10, 2022 in Fairfield, Ill. (Northwest 3, East Central College 2)
Calhoun
September 6 • 5 P.M. • Hanceville, Ala. • Tom Drake Coliseum
QUICK FACTS:
Location: Tanner, Ala.
Founded: 1946
Enrollment: 8,480
President: Dr. Jimmy Hodges
Athletic Director: Dr. Nancy Keenum Conference: ACCAC
Nickname: Lady Warhawks
Colors: Blue & White
Arena: Kelley Gymnasium
Head Coach: Jamiee Freeman 2023 Record: 28-9
SPORTS INFORMATION FACTS:
Sports Information Director: None (refer to AD)
Phone: (256) 306-2850
Email: nancy.keenum@calhoun.edu
Web Address: calhoun.edu
Series History: Calhoun leads series 1-0
First Meeting: Sept. 9, 2023 in Hanceville, Ala. (Calhoun 3, Northwest 0)
Last Meeting: Sept. 9, 2023 in Hanceville, Ala. (Calhoun 3, Northwest 0)
September 6 • 3 P.M. • Hanceville, Ala. • Tom Drake Coliseum
> NJCAA Region 23 Play-In Tournament (Poplarville, Miss.)
TEAM STATISTICS
2023 IN REVIEW
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
FOUR-YEAR SIGNEES
Arkansas-Fort Smith, Univ. of
Jacia Hayes, MH (2023)
Blue Mountain Christian University
Caroline Howard, DS (2023)
Lyon College
Cristen Cleveland, OH (2023)
Miles College
Alexia Davis, S (2021)
Mississippi Valley State
Chariah Mabry, MB/S (2021)
MUW
Amelia Perkins, DS (2022)
Philander Smith University
Angelle Thibeaux, MH (2023)
William Carey University
Lia Ramos, S (2022)
Sarah Bolin, S (2023)
KILLS (single-season)
1. 367 Jacia Hayes 2023
2. 294 Kapria Manning 2021
3. 281 Kaley Rikard 2023
4. 260 Cristen Cleveland 2023
5. 244 Kailey Gooch 2023
KILLS (career)
1. 533 Jacia Hayes 2022-23
2. 420 Kapria Manning 2020-21
3. 408 Kaley Rikard 2022-23
4. 400 Cristen Cleveland 2022-23
5. 394 Kailey Gooch 2022-23
ASSISTS (single-season)
1. 911 Layla Dyer 2023
2. 484 Lia Ramos 2022
3. 341 Sarah Bolin 2023
4. 245 Alexia Davis 2021
5. 238 Brinley Steed 2022
ASSISTS (career)
1. 911 Layla Dyer 2023-present
2. 604 Lia Ramos 2021-22
3. 423 Alexia Davis 2020-21
4. 403 Brinley Steed 2021-22
5. 341 Sarah Bolin 2023
RECORDS
SERVICE ACES (single-season)
1. 88 Cristen Cleveland 2023
2. 49 Kaley Rikard 2023
3. 46 Cristen Cleveland 2022 46 Julissa Soto 2021
5. 35 Layla Dyer 2023
SERVICE ACES (career)
1. 134 Cristen Cleveland 2022-23
2. 72 Kaley Rikard 2022-23
3. 64 Julissa Soto 2020-21
4. 49 Kayla Beal 2021-22
5. 35 Layla Dyer 2023-present
DIGS (single-season)
1. 486 Caroline Howard 2023
2. 390 Cristen Cleveland 2023
3. 371 Kaley Rikard 2023
4. 339 Layla Dyer 2023
5. 317 Kayla Beal 2022
DIGS (career)
1. 574 Cristen Cleveland 2022-23
2. 573 Kaley Rikard 2022-23
3. 542 Caroline Howard 2022-23
4. 529 Julissa Soto 2020-21
5. 474 Kayla Beal 2021-22
BLOCKS (single-season)
1. 89 Kailey Gooch 2023
2. 83 Jacia Hayes 2023
3. 81 Jacia Hayes 2022
4. 73 Micah Swift 2022
5. 65 Anna Lott 2023
BLOCKS (career)
1. 164 Jacia Hayes 2022-23
2. 146 Micah Swift 2022-23
3. 142 Kailey Gooch 2022-23
4. 79 Chariah Mabry 2020-21
5. 65 Anna Lott 2023-present
MATCHES PLAYED (single-season)
1. 42 Kaley Rikard 2023
42 Sarah Bolin 2023
42 Layla Dyer 2023
42 Jacia Hayes 2023
5. 41 Cristen Cleveland 2023
41 Anna Lott 2023
MATCHES PLAYED (career)
1. 68 Kaley Rikard 2022-23
68 Jacia Hayes 2022-23
3. 66 Caroline Howard 2022-23
66 Cristen Cleveland 2022-23
5. 64 Kailey Gooch 2022-23
KAPRIA MANNING
CRISTEN CLEVELAND
JACIA HAYES
ATHLETIC STAFF
BRIAN LENTZ
SUPPORT STAFF
SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR
Brian Lentz enters his 10th year at Northwest and the sixth as the sports information director, directly overseeing the publication efforts for all 14 sports.
A lifelong Tate County resident, Lentz was appointed to his current role in November 2018, following a stint as the assistant sports information director that began in July 2015. He has contributed to several college athletic publications since 2015, earning awards from CoSIDA and CPRAM organizations.
Lentz joined Northwest in July 2015 after spending two and a half years as an undergraduate student assistant at Mississippi State University. He served as the women’s tennis contact for two seasons and also assisted at home football and baseball games in various roles.
Prior to MSU, Lentz spent two and a half years in the sports information department at Northwest as a student worker, assisting in various gameday roles. In addition to his work at NWCC, Lentz was the sports editor for The Ranger Rocket student newspaper for one year and a high school sportswriter for the Tate Record.
In addition to his current duties at Northwest, Lentz has also resumed work as the prep sportswriter for the Tate Record, providing coverage of all five local high schools and academies located within Tate County. He also served as the vice president for the 2YSIDA organization (Two-Year Sports Information Directors of America) from 2020-24.
Outside of Northwest, Lentz has volunteered at numerous preseason and postseason Southeastern Conference (SEC) events and also covered high school sports for both the Starkville Daily News and The Commercial Dispatch while at MSU. Within the last four years, he has worked several NCAA events, including the AutoZone Liberty Bowl, the South Regional (Sweet 16/Elite Eight) of the 2017 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament and official stats for select ESPN/ SEC Network broadcasts.
Lentz is a native of Arkabutla and holds an Associate of Arts from Northwest (2012) and a B.S. in education from Mississippi State (2015), with a focus on kinesiology and sports studies. He is married to the former Amanda Cooper of Grenada, and the couple share a daughter, Ella Frances (6).
BRIAN OAKLEY
SPORTS INFORMATION ASSISTANT
Brian Oakley enters his sixth year in the Northwest Sports Information department and was elevated to the full-time role of assistant sports information director on July 1, 2022.
Oakley formally joined the Northwest staff as a part-time sports information specialist in August 2019, but has had a hand in various gameday duties well before then. Since 2015, Oakley has assisted in gameday production, primarily operating the videoboard at Bobby Franklin Field and handling public address announcing at Northwest men’s and women’s basketball games.
Oakley received his Bachelor of Arts from Vanderbilt University in 1998, with focuses on political science and communication studies. While at Vanderbilt, he served as a cadet in the ROTC program and as a marketing and promotions intern in the Commodores’ athletic department, where he was responsible for gameday promotional operations, scheduling of student-athletes for campus tours, off-campus promotion of athletic contests, design of various promotional materials and retail sales of university-related apparel.
At Vanderbilt, Oakley was selected to revamp a struggling KidsZone program and helped increase kids club membership from 10-15 to over 250 per home football game.
Oakley is a native of Senatobia and is the older brother of Ranger assistant football coach Scott Oakley and head men’s basketball coach Shane Oakley.
ED CARROLL
SUPPORT STAFF
ATHLETIC GAME OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Ed Carroll enters his 18th year at Northwest, and second year as the Athletic Game Operations Coordinator and “Voice of the Rangers”. Carroll previously served Northwest as the Director of Residence Life & Housing, assistant director, assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator.
Carroll came to Northwest and back to coaching in August of 2007 as an assistant football coach and recruiting coordinator ,after spending seven years in public relations and marketing with the American Express Company. The Rangers earned a trip to the MACJC Playoffs that year, but fell to Mississippi Gulf Coast in the first round. After one year, and a head coaching change, Carroll moved into administration as the Assistant Director of Campus Life and Housing, responsible for the adjudication of student conduct on all campuses.
In 2020, Carroll added the role of director to his responsibilities and all daily operations of housing and residence life for ten residence halls and 1,237 resident students on the Senatobia campus. During his tenure, Northwest opened up a 10th residence hall in 2021, the ultramodern Calhoun Hall.
In his role as Athletic Game Operations Coordinator, Carroll is also the college’s official public address announcer for Northwest’s intercollegiate athletic programs, including football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, softball and volleyball. In addition, Carroll supports the athletic director and daily operations in all aspects of providing a positive atmosphere for student-athlete academic success and eligibility.
Carroll spent over a decade in the 80’s and 90’s coaching high school and college football including a stop at Murray State University from 1991-1993, as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for coach Mike Mahoney and the Racers.
Carroll is a graduate of Simpson College (Iowa Conference), where he earned his bachelor’s degree in biology. While at Simpson, he spent four years at cornerback as well as special teams for the Storm, becoming a starter his senior season.
Carroll is a native of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and received his bachelor’s degree in biology at Simpson College in 1984. He received his bachelor’s in education from Northwestern State in 1996. Carroll also attended the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Iowa) for medical studies from 1984 until 1986.
CHARLESY KENNEDY
ATHLETIC ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Charlesy Kennedy enters her second season as the athletic academic advisor for Northwest Mississippi Community College.
During the 2023-24 academic year, Kennedy helped Northwest produce 146 student-athletes to the President’s and Vice President’s list for the Fall 2023 semester and 117 to the respective lists for the Spring 2024 semester. Additionally, 175 student-athletes finished with 3.0 GPAs or better in Fall 2023, while 142 achieved the same milestone for the most recent spring semester.
A native of Calhoun City, Kennedy arrived to Northwest from the Water Valley School District, where she previously served as an eighth grade teacher and the school’s head softball coach since 2021. Prior to her stint in Water Valley, Kennedy taught at Calhoun City High School, her alma mater, from 2019-21 and served as an assistant softball coach for the Lady Wildcats.
Prior to Calhoun City, Kennedy was the assistant coach at Vardaman High School in Calhoun County from 2016-19. She also played one season of college softball at Holmes Community College in 2015.
Kennedy is a graduate of Mississippi State University, where she attained a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology in 2018. She later earned her master’s of athletic leadership from Rider University in 2022.
JUSTIN WARE
SUPPORT STAFF
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MEDICINE
Justin Ware, LAT, ATC, is entering his third year as the Director of Sports Medicine for Northwest Mississippi Community College.
A native of Greenville, Ware is employed by Athletico Physical Therapy and previously served as the Head Athletic Trainer for Oxford High School and Ole Miss club sports for seven years. At Oxford, Ware provided sports medicine coverage for all athletics in grades 7-12, while handling Ole Miss club soccer, lacrosse, rugby, hockey and basketball.
Ware attended Mississippi Delta Community College and played baseball for the Trojans, before moving on to Delta State University. While at DSU, he served as a student athletic trainer for football, baseball, softball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and women’s soccer.
After leaving Delta State with a Bachelor of Science in athletic training in 2014, Ware formally joined the Athletico staff and began his aforementioned stint at Oxford High School.
In his spare time, Ware volunteers his time to provide coverage for the Mississippi Special Olympic games. He is a member of the Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and has held a CPR/AED certification since 2011.
Ware is married to the former Lindsey Dunn of Dyersburg, Tenn. and the couple welcomed their first child in December 2022.
TAYLOR
YOUNG
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER
Taylor Young enters his third year as an athletic trainer for Athletico Physical Therapy and Northwest Mississippi Community College.
A native of Greenwood, Young arrived at Athletico and Northwest after spending seven years as an athletic trainer at Mississippi Delta Community College. After serving as an assistant trainer during his first two years in Moorhead, Young was promoted to the head athletic trainer role and remained in that role for five years, serving football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, softball and baseball.
Young graduated from Pillow Academy in 2009 and played baseball at MDCC, where he was also a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. He was also named Mr. MDCC in 2011.
After departing MDCC with his associate’s degree, Young moved on to Delta State, where he finished with his bachelor’s degree in athletic training in 2014 and later earned his master’s degree in Sport and Human Performance in 2016, with an emphasis in Sports Management.
While working on his undergrad, Young also interned with the University of Memphis, where he covered football and track and field. He is currently a member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Mississippi Athletic Trainers’ Association.
