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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly football athletes of the week awards for the week of August 29 - September 4.
North Dakota State College of Science quarterback, Graedyn Buell, earned an Offensive Player-of-the-Week honor with his 6-touchdown performance, going 11-14 and 219 yards in the air and 6 rushes for 48 yards on the ground. Rondarius Gregory, Minnesota State Community & Technical College running back, earned the other Offensive Player-of-the-Week award after rushing for 113 yards on 13 carries, averaging 8.69 yards per carry, and scoring 3 touchdowns.
Preston Yohnke, North Dakota State College of Science defensive lineman, had 5 tackles, 1 for a loss, and an interception to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week honor. Jake Drietz, linebacker for Minnesota State Community & Technical College, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award with his 4 solo tackles and 5 assists, 1 for a sack, and a forced fumble.
Rashaun Cage picks up the week's Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. The Central Lakes College kick returner/wide receiver returned 7 kicks for a total of 194 yards, averaging 27.7 yards per return.
Each week throughout the 2022 season, two offensive, two defensive, and a special teams athlete will be named players-of-the-week, based on nominations submitted by MCAC member football programs.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2022-23/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2022-23/standings
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MCAC FootballOffensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Graedyn Buell North Dakota State College of Science SO / QB Wyoming
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Completions - Attempts: 11-14 Passing Yards: 219 yards Passing TDs: 6 Interceptions: 0 Rush Attempts: 6 Rush Yards: 48 Rush TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Graedyn averaged 8.0 yards per rush and added to rushing 2 point conversions in the win. Next Contest: September 10 vs. Minnesota State Community & Technical College Team Record: 2-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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Rondarius Gregory Minnesota State Community & Technical College SO / RB Nashville, TN
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Rush Attempts: 13 Rush Yards: 113 yards Rush TDs: 3 Receptions: 0 Receiving Yards: 0 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Rondarius averaged 9.1 yards per carry in the Spartans win over #4 Central Lakes College. Next Contest: September 10 at #3 North Dakota State College of Science Team Record: 2-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Preston Yohnke North Dakota State College of Science FR / DL Minnesota
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Tackles (Solo): 4 Tackles (Assisted): 1 Tackles for Loss: 1 for 2.0 yards Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Returns: 0 Interceptions: 1 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Preston had a 97 yard return off a 2-point conversion interception. Next Contest: September 10 vs. Minnesota State Community & Technical College Team Record: 2-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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Jake Drietz Minnesota State Community & Technical College FR / LB Baxter, MN
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Tackles (Solo): 4 Tackles (Assisted): 5 Sacks: 1 Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 1 Fumble Returns: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Jake picked up 9 tackles in a win over the #4 team in the nation. Next Contest: September 10 at #3 North Dakota State College of Science Team Record: 2-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Rashaun Cage Central Lakes College SO / Kick Returner - Wide Receiver Bloomington, MN
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Kickoff Returns: 7 Kickoff Return Yards: 194 yards Kickoff Return TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Rashaun averaged 27.7 yards per kickoff return. Next Contest: September 10 vs. Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 0-1 overall, 0-1 in the MCAC
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About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. 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.