RAYMOND, Miss. – Hinds Community College quarterback Jaylon Ruffin has been named the Mississippi Association of Community Colleges Conference (MACCC) Offensive Player of the Week following a record-breaking performance in the Eagles' 49-42 victory over No. 5 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.

Ruffin delivered a career-defining performance to lead Hinds to a spot in the MACCC Championship, completing 29-of-37 passes for 456 yards and four touchdowns. His 456 passing yards established a new Hinds single-game record, marking a historic achievement for the Eagles' signal-caller.

The sophomore quarterback also made a significant impact on the ground, rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Ruffin finished the contest with an incredible 592 total yards of offense and six total touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the Eagles through both the passing and running games.

In addition to his single-game record, Ruffin broke the Hinds career record for total offensive yards, further cementing his place in program history.

Ruffin's outstanding performance helped propel the Eagles past one of the top-ranked teams in the conference and secure their place in the MACCC Championship, highlighting his importance to the Hinds offense throughout the season.

Ruffin and the rest of the Eagles will return to action on Thursday, October 29th against Jones College and will be our annual Pink Out night at Gene Murphy Field at Joe Renfroe Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 6:30 PM

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