Rochester, MN-
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly soccer awards for the week of September 2-8.
Rochester Community and Technical College goalkeeper Chloe Mart earned the MCAC Women's Soccer Goalkeeper-of-the-Week award for the second straight week. Mart had six saves and gave up only one goal in 90 minutes of action in a win against Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Defender Grace Gilmore played all 90 minutes of Rochester Community and Technical College's lone game this week, anchoring a defense that gave up only one goal while helping the Yellowjackets score five. Gilmore was named the Defensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week honoree. Rochester Community and Technical College midfielder Madison Harden earned the week's Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award, scoring one goal on two shots and assisting on another goal to help the Yellowjackets move to 3-0 on the season.
Eric Merchan, Anoka-Ramsey Community College's goalkeeper, earned the MCAC Men's Soccer Goalkeeper-of-the-Week honor after saving 18 shots and only giving up three goals in 90 minutes of action in a win over Alexandria Technical and Community College. Riverland Community College defender Reyes Turcios earned the Defensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award by leading an aggressive defensive effort against DII Iowa Central Community College in a 2-1 win. Ntsako Baloyi, midfielder for Riverland Community College, earned the Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award, scoring one goal on two shots. His goal turned out to be the game-winning goal against Iowa Central.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2024-25/teams?sort=name&r=0&pos= Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2024-25/leaders
MCAC Standings: Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2024-25/standings Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2024-25/standings
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MCAC Women's SoccerGoalkeeper and Field Players of the Week |
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Chloe Mart Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Goalkeeper Utica, MN |
Goalkeeper of the WeekShots on Goal: 7 Goals Against: 1 Saves: 6 Minutes of Play: 90 minutes Noteworthy Information: Chloe made some great saves that helped secure a win against Anoka-Ramsey. Next Contest: September 14 vs. Alexandria Technical and Community College Team Record: 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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Grace Gilmore Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Defender Clear Lake, MN |
Defensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 0 Shots on Goal: 0 Goals: 0 Assists: 0 Noteworthy Information: Grace played the full 90 minutes on defense in the 5-1 conference win. Next Contest: September 14 vs. Alexandria Technical and Community College Team Record: 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC |
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Madison Harden Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Midfielder Dover, MN |
Offensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 2 Shots on Goal: 1 Goals: 1 Assists: 1 Noteworthy Information: Madison controlled the midfield for the Yellowjackets in a 5-1 win. Next Contest: September 14 vs. Alexandria Technical and Community College Team Record: 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC |
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MCAC Men's SoccerGoalkeeper and Field Players of the Week |
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Eric Merchan Anoka-Ramsey Community College FR / Goalkeeper Coon Rapids, MN |
Goalkeeper of the WeekShots on Goal: 21 Goals Against: 3 Saves: 18 Minutes of Play: 90 minutes Noteworthy Information: Eric made many tremendous saves and commanded the field in the Golden Rams' 6-3 win over Alexandria Technical and Community College. Next Contest: September 11 at Riverland Community College Team Record: 3-0 overall, 1-0 in the MCAC
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Reyes Turcios Riverland Community College SO / Defender Faribault, MN |
Defensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 1 Shots on Goal: 0 Goals: 0 Assists: 0 Noteworthy Information: Reyes helped shut down the attack and created opportunities for the Blue Devils against Iowa Central Community College. Next Contest: September 11 vs. Anoka Ramsey Community College Team Record: 1-1 overall, 0-0 in the MCAC
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Ntsako Baloyi Riverland Community College SO / Midfielder Pretoria, South Africa |
Offensive Field Athlete of the WeekShots: 2 Shots on Goal: 1 Goals: 1 Assists: 0 Noteworthy Information: Ntsako scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over NJCAA DII Iowa Central. Next Contest: September 11 vs. Anoka Ramsey Community College Team Record: 1-1 overall, 0-0 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.