Desoto County Sports

Barton named MACCC Goalkeeper of the Week

  • Northwest’s Ann Marie Barton named MACCC Goalkeeper of the Week for the second time this season
  • Recorded eight saves on ten shots in wins over No. 10 Jones College and Southwest Mississippi CC
  • Made a key penalty-kick save late in the match vs. Southwest Mississippi CC
  • Has 27 saves, six shutouts, and a 95-15 team scoring margin this season

SENATOBIA — Northwest Mississippi Community College’s Ann Marie Barton has earned MACCC Goalie of the Week honors for the second time this season after back-to-back victories helped the Rangers close out the regular season in dominant fashion.

The Olive Branch sophomore made eight saves on ten shots in a 6-1 win over No. 10 Jones College and a 4-1 victory against Southwest Mississippi Community College. Her highlight moment came late in the match against SMCC when she stopped a penalty kick to help seal the win.

Barton previously received the award on September 9 and continues to be a defensive anchor for the Rangers. Through 14 matches, she has 27 saves and six shutouts as Northwest has outscored opponents 95-15 this season.

Bob Bakken

Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.