MCAC Football: Western Division Athletes-of-the-Week

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The 2019 football season in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference has produced the Week Four MCAC Athletes-of-the-Week.   Adidas, the United States Marine Corps and Nicklasson Athletic Company sponsor the MCAC Athlete-of-the-Week awards, and proudly honor the following student-athletes for their performances this past week on behalf of their teams. 

MCAC Football Week One Athletes-of-the-Week: Western Division

MCAC Football Week Two Athletes-of-the-Week: Western Division

MCAC Football Week Three Athletes-of-the-Week: Western Division

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Western Division Football Athlete-of-the-Week Offense	Andrew Ortiz Sophomore  Quarterback  Alburquerque, NM
	The Performance:  Ortiz was 19-of-33 for 320 yards against M State-Fergus Falls... the sophomore tossed five touchdown passes in the win... he connected with six different MnWest receivers on the day...

 

Western Division Football Athlete-of-the-Week Defense	Kenny McKay Freshman  Defensive Back Melbourne, FL
	The Performance:  Kenny McKay had nine tackles vs. MnWest... he picked off two Blue Jay passes and accumulated 44 yards in returns... MnKay had a forced fumble and fumble return of 39 yards for the Spartans.

 

Western Division Football Athlete-of-the-Week Lineman	Joshua King Sophomore Offensive Line  Atlanta, GA
	Notable: Against M State-Fergus Falls, offensive lineman Joshua King recorded 3 pancake blocks in the win over MSCTC. In addition, Joshua was instrumental in providing protection for the the combined 429 yards of total offense and 36 points.

 

Western Division Football Athlete-of-the-Week Special Teams	Travis Hissom Sophomore Placekicker / Punter Lodi, OH
	The Performance:  Hissom connected on a 29-yard field goal and was a perfect 5-for-5 in PAT's on the day for the 'Jacks...He also cracked six punts, with a longest effort of 41-yards...He accumulated 415 yards on DCB kickoffs as well.

 

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system, as well as select member colleges in North Dakota and Wisconsin.  The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions.  The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.

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