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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete of the week awards for the week of September 23-29.
Marlon Fluker, wide receiver for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned an Offensive Player of the Week award after catching six balls for 184 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Rochester Community and Technical College. Fluker now has 18 receptions on the season for 430 yards. Jacob Mattick, quarterback for North Dakota State College of Science, completed 15 of 21 passes for 203 yards and three touchdowns in the Wildcats win over MNC-Vermilion. Mattick ran the ball five times, scoring a rushing touchdown as well to earn the other Offensive Player of the Week award.
Khalil Armour, defensive back for Central Lakes College, had six tackles and an interception to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Armour now has three interceptions on the season, and he is averaging 5.7 tackles per game. There were no nominations this week for the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award.
Robin Braun, punter for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Braun had three punts for 118 yards, an average of 39.3 yards per punt. He placed two of the three punts inside the 20-yard line.
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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MCAC FootballOffensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Marlon Fluker Minnesota West Community and Technical College FR / WR East St. Louis, IL
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Rushing Attempts: 0 Rushing Yards: 0 Rushing TD: 0 Receptions: 6 Receiving Yards: 184 Receiving TD: 2 Noteworthy Information: Marlon averaged 30.6 yards per catch. Next Contest: October 5 vs. Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 5-0 overall; 5-0 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: 15-21 Passing Yards: 203 yards Passing TD: 3 INT: 0 Rush Attempts: 5 Rush Yards: -8 Rush TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Jacob completed 71.4% of his passes and averaged 13.53 yards per completion. Next Contest: October 5 vs. Central Lakes College Team Record: 3-2 overall; 2-1 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Khalil Armour Central Lakes College FR / DB Chicago, IL
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Tackles (Solo): 2 Tackles (Assisted): 4 Sacks: 0 Tackles for Loss: 0 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 1 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Khalil has 17 tackles and 3 interceptions this season. Next Contest: October 5 at North Dakota State College of Science Team Record: 1-3 overall; 1-3 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Robin Braun Minnesota West Community and Technical College FR / Punter Germany |
Punts: 3 Punt YDs: 118 yards Inside 20: 2 Average: 39.3 yards/punt Noteworthy Information: Robin is a two-sport athlete and earned the MCAC Men's Soccer Defensive Athlete of the Week last week. Next Contest: October 5 vs. Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 5-0 overall; 5-0 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.