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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete of the week awards for the week of September 2-8.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College quarterback Elijah Alexander earned an Offensive Player of the Week honor with his team's 40-26 win over #3 North Dakota State College of Science on Saturday. Alexander completed 18 of his 26 attempts, a 69% completion percentage. He threw for 314 yards with three touchdowns and currently leads the MCAC in passing yards per game, averaging 252.5. North Dakota State College of Science quarterback Jacob Mattick earned an Offensive Player of the Week award for the second straight week completing 18 of 34 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns. Mattick rushed three times for seven yards in the team's loss to Minnesota West.
Sammy Miller, linebacker for North Dakota State College of Science, had 14 total tackles, 11 solo and 3 assisted, with one tackle for a loss of yardage to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Miller is ranked fourth in the MCAC in tackles per game, averaging 9.0. Bryce Nutall, linebacker for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned his second consecutive Defensive Player-of-the-Week award with his eight tackles, five solo and three assisted. Nutall had one tackle for a loss of yardage, one forced fumble, and an interception with a return of 40 yards.
Quonterrion Brooks, kick returner for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Brooks electrified the crowd with a 75-yard punt return for a touchdown to help his Bluejays secure the team's second win of the season.
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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Elijah Alexander Minnesota West Community and Technical College SO / QB Minneapolis, MN
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Completions - Attempts: 18-26 Passing Yards: 314 Passing TD: 3 INT: 1 Rush Attempts: 0 Rush Yards: 0 Rush TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Elijah averaged 17.44 yards per completion. Next Contest: September 14 at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 2-0 overall; 2-0 in the MCAC
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Jacob Mattick North Dakota State College of Science FR / QB Coon Rapids, MN
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Completions - Attempts: 18-34 Passing Yards: 227 Passing TD: 3 INT: 1 Rush Attempts: 3 Rush Yards: 7 Rush TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Jacob completed 53% of his passes. Next Contest: September 14 vs. Minnesota State Community and Technical College Team Record: 2-1 overall; 1-1 in the MCAC
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Sammy Miller North Dakota State College of Science SO / LB Weiss, TX
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Tackles (Solo): 11 Tackles (Assisted): 3 Sacks: 0 sacks Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Sammy combined for 14 tackles and averages 9.0 tackles per game. Next Contest: September 14 vs. Minnesota State Community and Technical College Team Record: 2-1 overall; 1-1 in the MCAC
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Bryce Nutall Minnesota West Community and Technical College FR / LB Irmo, SC |
Tackles (Solo): 5 Tackles (Assisted): 3 Sacks: 0 sacks Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 1 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 1 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Bryce had a 40-yard interception return. Next Contest: September 14 at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 2-0 overall; 2-0 in the MCAC |
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Quonterrion Brooks Minnesota West Community and Technical College SO / Kick Returner Rock Island HS |
Kick Returns: 0 Kick Return Yards: 0 Kick Return TD: 0 Punt Returns: 1 Punt Return Yards: 75 Punt Return TD: 1 Noteworthy Information: Quonterrion is averaging 42.5 yards per punt return this season. Next Contest: September 14 at Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range Team Record: 2-0 overall, 2-0 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.