MCAC Soccer Athletes of the Week: Week of September 5 - 11

MCAC Soccer Athletes of the Week:  Week of September 5 - 11

Rochester, MN-

The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly soccer awards for the week of September 5 - 11.

Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) goalkeeper, Jordan Weber, has been named the Women's Soccer Goalkeeper-of-the-Week.  Weber shut out MCAC rival Lake Superior College for her 5th shutout of the season, tops in the NJCAARCTC center back, Libby Janka, earned the Defensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award by helping to shut out Lake Superior College and limiting Faith Baptist Bible College to one goal in the wins.  RCTC striker, Mia Pierre, earned the week's Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week award after scoring four goals on her seven shots this week, with a hat-trick against Lake Superior College.

Jafaar Abdulrahman, Anoka-Ramsey Community College central midfielder, earns the MCAC Men's Soccer Offensive Field Athlete-of-the-Week.  Abdulrahman scored four goals and had an assist in the Rams' win over Alexandria College.

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/2022-23/teams?sort=name&r=0&pos=  Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2022-23/leaders

MCAC Standings:  Women: https://mcacsports.org/sports/wsoc/2022-23/standings  Men: https://mcacsports.org/sports/msoc/2022-23/standings

 

    

MCAC Women's Soccer

Goalkeeper and Field Players of the Week

 

 

Jordan Weber

Rochester Community & Technical College

So. / Goalkeeper

Oronoco, MN

 

Goalkeeper of the Week

Shots on Goal:  6

Goals Against:  1

Saves:  5

Minutes of Play:  180 minutes

Noteworthy Information: Jordan had another shutout this week, her 5th shutout of the season.  She is ranked #1 in shutouts in NJCAA D-III women's soccer.

Next Contest:  September 17 vs. Lake Superior College

Team Record: 6-1 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC

 

                    

Libby Janka

Rochester Community & Technical College

So. / Center Back

Owatonna, MN

 

Defensive Field Athlete of the Week

Shots:  0

Shots on Goal:  0

Goals:  0

Assists:  0

Noteworthy Information: Libby led a defense that earned 4-0 and 3-1 wins during the week and has helped the Yellowjackets to 5 shutouts on the season.

Next Contest:  September 17 vs. Lake Superior College

Team Record: 6-1 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC

 

Mia Pierre

Rochester Community & Technical College

So. / Striker

St. Charles, MN

 

Offensive Field Athlete of the Week

Shots:  8

Shots on Goal:  7

Goals:  4

Assists:  0

Noteworthy Information: Mia had a hat-trick against Lake Superior College and scored another goal in a win over Faith Baptist Bible College.

Next Contest:  September 17 vs. Lake Superior College

Team Record: 6-1 overall, 2-0 in the MCAC

  

    

MCAC Men's Soccer

Goalkeeper and Field Players of the Week

 

 

Jafaar Abdulrahman

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Fr. / Central Midfielder

New Hope, MN

 

 

Offensive Field Athlete of the Week

Shots:  7

Shots on Goal:  5

Goals:  4

Assists:  1

Noteworthy Information: Jafaar scored 4 goals and an assist to lead the Ram's to a win over Alexandria College.

Next Contest:  September 14 vs. Minnesota West Community & Technical College

Team Record: 1-1-1 overall, 1-0 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.