ICC's Parker named nation's top juco defender

Itawamba Community College’s Keshun Parker, a sophomore from Calhoun City, has been named the 2019 NJCAA Football Defensive Player of the Year.

The Indians’ linebacker landed the coveted honor on Thursday after earning NJCAA Region 23 Co-MVP honors. Parker led the Indians with a team-high 81 tackles, including 18.5 for a loss. Parker also racked up seven sacks, two forced fumbles and five pass breakups.