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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly football athletes of the week awards for the week of September 12 - 18.
Rochester Community & Technical College offensive tackle, Gavin Layton, earned an Offensive Player-of-the-Week honor with his 6 pancake blocks in a win over #5 ranked Minnesota North - Mesabi Range. Layton also did not give up a sack in 54 offensive plays and helped his team rush for 84 yards and 271 total offensive yards, an average of 5.0 yards per play. Rondarius Gregory, Minnesota State Community & Technical College running back, earned the other Offensive Player-of-the-Week award after rushing for 121 yards on 10 carries, averaging 12.1 yards per carry, and scoring 2 touchdowns. He also had 3 catches for 52 yards and a touchdown in his team's win over Minnesota North - Vermilion.
JayVarion Peters-Johnson, Minnesota West Community & Technical College middle linebacker, had 12 tackles, 2.5 of them for a loss of 4.5 yards, and 1.5 sacks to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week honor. Andrew Eriks, linebacker for Rochester Community & Technical College, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award with his 7 tackles and 3.5 sacks, with 4 tackles for a loss.
Jaylon Jackson picks up the week's Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. The Rochester Community & Technical College kick returner/wide receiver returned 5 kicks for a total of 168 yards, averaging 33.6 yards per return. He also had an 88-yard return for a touchdown in the Yellowjackets win.
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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Gavin Layton Rochester Community & Technical College FR / OT Andover, MN
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Team Sacks: 0 Team Rushing Yards: 84 yards Team Offensive Yards: 271 yards Offensive Plays: 54 Avg. Yards Per Play: 5.0
Noteworthy Information: Gavin anchored the offensive line on Saturday, helping his team to 84 rushing yards and 271 total offensive yards. He also did not give up a sack in the win over #5 Minnesota North - Mesabi Range. Next Contest: September 24 vs. Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 2-2 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC
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Rondarius Gregory Minnesota State Community & Technical College SO / RB Nashville, TN
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Rush Attempts: 10 Rush Yards: 121 yards Rush TDs: 2 Receptions: 3 Receiving Yards: 52 Receiving TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Rondarius averaged 12.1 yards per carry and 12.6 yards per reception in the #2 ranked Spartans win over Minnesota North - Vermilion. Next Contest: September 24 vs. #3 Nassau Community College Team Record: 4-0 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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JayVarion Peters-Johnson Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / MLB Beecher, MI
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Tackles (Solo): 5 Tackles (Assisted): 7 Tackles for Loss: 2.5 for 4.5 yards Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Returns: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: JayVarion's 12 tackles helped his Bluejays team pick up their first win of the season. Next Contest: September 24 at Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 1-3 overall, 1-2 in the MCAC
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Andrew Eriks Rochester Community & Technical College SO / LB Boone Grove, IN
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Tackles (Solo): 3 Tackles (Assisted): 4 Sacks: 3.5 Tackles for Loss: 4 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Returns: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Andrew had 4 quarterback pressures and 3.5 sacks in a win over #5 Minnesota North - Mesabi Range. Next Contest: September 24 vs. Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 2-2 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Jaylon Jackson Rochester Community & Technical College FR / Kick Returner - Wide Receiver Shreveport, LA
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Kickoff Returns: 3 Kickoff Return Yards: 168 yards Kickoff Return TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Rashaun averaged 33.6 yards per kickoff return and had an 88-yard return for a touchdown. Next Contest: September 24 vs. Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 2-2 overall, 1-1 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.