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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its final football athletes of the week awards for the season. These are for the week of October 24 - 30.
Brady Borgen, wide receiver for North Dakota State College of Science, earned the Offensive Player-of-the-Week honor with his 5 receptions for 132 yards and 1 touchdown in the Wildcats win over Central Lakes College on Sunday in the MCAC/Region 13 Playoff Semifinals.
Deshawn Carter, Minnesota State Community & Technical College defensive back, had 7 tackles, two interceptions, and a pass break up to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week honor and help the Spartans advance to the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game with a win over Rochester Community & Technical College. Cyrinus George, strong safety for North Dakota State College of Science, earns the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award after picking up 5 tackles, 1 assist, and 1 interception returning it for 37 yards.
Nik Hunchak, punter and kicker for North Dakota State College of Science, and Keondre Hodges, defensive lineman for Minnesota State Community & Technical College, each earn Special Teams Player-of-the-Week awards. Hunchak was 6 for 7 on point after attempts and added 2 punts for 90 total yards. Hodges blocked two RCTC game-tying field goal attempts in his team's 12-7 win.
#3 North Dakota State College of Science will play #1 Minnesota State Community & Technical College on Sunday at St. Cloud State University in the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Football Game at 1:00 PM.
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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Brady Borgen North Dakota State College of Science SO / WR Ada, MN
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Receptions: 5 Receiving Yards: 132 yards Receiving TDs: 1
Noteworthy Information: Brady averaged 26.4 yards per reception for the Wildcats in their win over Central Lakes College. Next Contest: November 6 vs. M State at the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game at St. Cloud State University Team Record: 8-1 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Deshawn Carter Minnesota State Community & Technical College SO / DB St. Paul, MN
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Tackles: 7 Interceptions: 2 Pass Break Ups: 1
Noteworthy Information: Deshawn had 2 interceptions to help his team hold Rochester to 7 points in the Spartans win. Next Contest: November 6 vs. NDSCS at the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game at St. Cloud State University Team Record: 9-0 overall, 6-0 in the MCAC
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Cyrinus George North Dakota State College of Science FR / SS Spring Lake Park, MN |
Tackles: 5 Assists: 1 Interceptions: 1 for 37 yards
Noteworthy Information: Cyrinus had an interception, returning it for 37 yards, in the Wildcats win on Sunday. Next Contest: November 6 vs. M State at the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game at St. Cloud State University Team Record: 8-1 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC |
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Nik Hunchak North Dakota State College of Science SO / P-K Saskatoon, Saskachewan
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Extra Points Attempted: 7 Extra Points Made: 6 Punts: 2 Total Yards: 90
Noteworthy Information: Nik averaged 45 yards per punt on Sunday. Next Contest: November 6 vs. M State at the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game at St. Cloud State University Team Record: 8-1 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC
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Keondre Hodges Minnesota State Community & Technical College FR / DL Portsmouth, VA |
Blocked Field Goals: 2
Noteworthy Information: Keondre blocked two potentially game-tying field goals to preserve a win for the Spartans. Next Contest: November 6 vs. NDSCS at the MCAC/Region 13 Championship Game at St. Cloud State University Team Record: 9-0 overall, 6-0 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.