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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly football athletes of the week awards for the week of September 5 - 11.
Jackson Owens, Central Lakes College freshman wide receiver, has been named the Offensive Player-of-the-Week. Owens had 7 receptions for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns in the Raider's win over Rochester Community & Technical College.
Minnesota State Community & Technical College linebacker, Joquez Sanders, earned a Defensive Player-of-the-Week honor after compiling 15 tackles and a forced fumble in the Spartan's win over #3 North Dakota State College of Science. Rashad Sherwood, defensive back for Central Lakes College, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award with his 6 tackles, one for a loss, a pass break-up, and an interception return of 78 yards for a touchdown.
Carson McKnight earned the week's Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. The Minnesota State Community & Technical College kicker was 4 for 4 on extra points and 2 for 2 on field goals. His 37 yard and 25 yard field goals both came in the second half to seal a win for the Spartans.
Each week throughout the 2022 season, two offensive, two defensive, and a special teams athlete will be named players-of-the-week, based on nominations submitted by MCAC member football programs.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2022-23/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2022-23/standings
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MCAC FootballOffensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Jackson Owens Central Lakes College FR / WR Minnetonka, MN
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Receptions: 7 Reception Yards: 167 yards Receiving TDs: 3
Noteworthy Information: Jackson scored the game winning TD with 9 seconds remaining and gave Central Lakes their first win of the season. Next Contest: September 17 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 1-1 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Joquez Sanders Minnesota State Community & Technical College SO / LB Greenville, MS
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Tackles (Solo): 3 Tackles (Assisted): 12 Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 1
Noteworthy Information: With his 15 total blocks, Joquez helped lead his team to a win over #3 NDSCS. Next Contest: September 17 vs. Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 3-0 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC
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Rashad Sherwood Central Lakes College FR / DB Minneapolis, MN
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Tackles: 6 Tackles for Loss: 1 Interceptions: 1 Pass Break-Ups: 1 Defensive TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: In addition to his 6 tackles, Rashad had a 78-yard interception return for a TD to help his team earn their first win of the season. Next Contest: September 17 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 1-1 overall, 1-1 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Carson McKnight Minnesota State Community & Technical College SO / Kicker Coalville, UT
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Extra Points Made: 3 Extra Points Attempted: 3 Field Goals Made: 2 Field Goals Attempted: 2 Longest Field Goal: 37 yards Noteworthy Information: Carson kicked a 37 yard and 25 yard field goal in the 2nd half of the game to help the Spartans stay undefeated. Next Contest: September 17 vs. Minnesota North College - Vermilion Team Record: 3-0 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.