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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete of the week awards for the week of August 19 - 25.
Securing their first win of the season over Jamestown JV, North Dakota State College of Science picks up one of the Offensive Player of the Week awards. NDSCS running back Tyvon Cade had 15 carries for 79 yards and a touchdown, lifting his Wildcats to a 27-6 victory. Rochester Community and Technical College wide receiver Tony Edwards earned the other Offensive Player of the Week honor. Edwards had three catches for 129 yards and two touchdowns in a close 28-27 overtime loss to #4 Nassau Community College.
North Dakota State College of Science defensive lineman Mason Pagel had four tackles (2 solo, 2 assisted), 1.5 sacks, two tackles for loss, and four QB hits to earn the Defensive Player-of-the-Week honor.
There were no nominations for the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2024-25/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2024-25/standings
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Tyvon Cade North Dakota State College of Science FR / RB Racine, WI
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Rush Attempts: 15 Rush Yards: 79 Rush TDs: 1 Receptions: 0 Receiving Yards: 0 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Tyvon averaged 5.27 yards per carry in the team's 27-6 win over Jamestown JV. Next Contest: August 31 at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 1-0
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Tony Edwards Rochester Community & Technical College SO / WR Bradenton, FL
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Rush Attempts: 0 Rush Yards: 0 Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 3 Receiving Yards: 129 yards Receiving TDs: 2 Noteworthy Information: Tony averaged 43 yards per reception in a tight game with Nassau Community College. Next Contest: August 31 at Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 0-1
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Mason Pagel North Dakota State College of Science SO / DL Northfield, MN
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Tackles (Solo): 2 Tackles (Assisted): 2 Sacks: 1.5 Tackles for Loss: 2 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Mason hit the Jamestown JV quarterback four times. Next Contest: August 31 at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 1-0
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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.