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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete-of-the-week awards for the week of October 16-22.
Anthony Lewis-Royal, running back for Central Lakes College, rushed for 96 yards on 17 carries, caught two passes for 24 yards, and scored on a two-point conversion in the Raiders' win over #5 Minnesota State Community and Technical College, to earn him an Offensive Player-of-the-Week award. There were no additional nominations for the second Offensive Player-of-the-Week award.
Ashton Hanan, linebacker for Central Lakes College, had 12 tackles, seven of them solo, a tackle for loss, a fumble recovery, and a blocked punt to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. North Dakota State College of Science defensive end, Jaylin Nieman-Burnett, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Nieman-Burnett had seven total tackles, three of them solo, two tackles for loss, a sack, and a forced fumble in the Wildcats win over Minnesota West Community and Technical College.
North Dakota State College of Science kicker, Alex Henry, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Henry was perfect on his extra point attempts, going 6-for-6, in the Wildcats 45-14 win.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2023-24/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2023-24/standings
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MCAC FootballOffensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Anthony Lewis-Royal Central Lakes College SO / RB White Bear Lake, MN
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Rush Attempts: 17 Rush Yards: 96 yards Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 2 Receiving Yards: 24 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Anthony averaged 5.65 yards per carry and 12 yards per catch. He also scored on a 2-point conversion. Next Contest: October 29 at Rochester Community & Technical College in the MCAC Playoff Semifinals Team Record: 3-5 overall, 2-4 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Ashton Hanan Central Lakes College SO / Linebacker Kimball, MN
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Tackles (Solo): 7 Tackles (Assisted): 5 Sacks: 0 Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 1 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: In addition to Ashton's 12 tackles, he also blocked a punt and helped the Raiders advance to the MCAC Playoff Semifinals. Next Contest: October 29 at Rochester Community & Technical College in the MCAC Playoff Semifinals Team Record: 3-5 overall, 2-4 in the MCAC
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Jaylin Nieman-Burnett North Dakota State College of Science SO / Defensive End South St. Paul, MN |
Tackles (Solo): 3 Tackles (Assisted): 4 Sacks: 1 Tackles for Loss: 2 Forced Fumbles: 1 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Jaylin ranks 5th in the MCAC in sacks with 5 on the season. Next Contest: October 29 vs. Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 7-2 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC |
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Alexander Henry North Dakota State College of Science FR / Kicker Gray, ME |
Kickoffs: 0 Kickoff Yards: 0 Extra Points Made: 6 Extra Points Attempted: 6 Field Goals Made: 0 Field Goals Attempted: 0 Long Field Goal: 0
Noteworthy Information: Alex was perfect on his extra point attempts and leads the MCAC in kicking points with 36. Next Contest: October 29 vs. Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 7-2 overall, 5-1 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.