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The ninth and final week of the 2019 football regular season in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference has produced the following MCAC Football 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.
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Jalin Harris Sophomore Linebacker Lyons, GA
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The Performance: Jalin Harris led the 'Jacks defense on Saturday, racking up seven tackles, including a sack ... the sophomore from Lyons Georgia also was a turn-over machine on defense, notching an interception and a fumble recovery |
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Nick Radunz Sophomore Offensive Line Becker, MN
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The Performance: Radunz anchored an offense line that accumulated over 175 yards rushing against nationally-ranked Mesabi Range College, who had previously conceded less than 60 yards on the ground to their opponents...Radunz is a sophomore from Becker, Minnesota... |
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Sophomore Quarterback Albuquerque, NM
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The Performance: Ortiz had 415 passing yards, completing 29-of-52 against FDLTCC... the sophomore tossed for five touchdowns, with a longest throw of 69 yards... the Albuquerque, New Mexico product also tied for a game-high rushing total of 43 yards, including a touchdown run... |
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Jon Halaska Freshman Placekicker Bloomington, MN
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The Performance: The battle between Division-winners NDSCS and Mesabi Range College came down to a last minute field goal attempt, converted by Jon Haleska...his 25-yarder clinched the game for the Wildcats, who saw Mesabi Range come back from a 14-point deficit to tie the game in the 4th quarter...
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