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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its weekly football athletes of the week awards for the week of October 23-29.
North Dakota State College of Science wide receiver, Trevion Carothers, had four receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown to earn an Offensive Player-of-the-Week award. Carothers helped his Wildcats team to a 21-17 win over #4 ranked Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range in the MCAC Playoff Semifinals. Micha Hobin, Rochester Community and Technical College running back, carried the ball 14 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns to earn the other Offensive Player-of-the-Week award. Hobin led the Yellowjackets offense to a 21-0 win over Central Lakes College in the other MCAC Playoff Semifinals game.
Martell Williams, linebacker for Rochester Community and Technical College, had 12 tackles, three for a loss of yardage, a quarterback sack, and a pass breakup to earn a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. North Dakota State College of Science defensive end, Jaylin Nieman-Burnett, earned the other Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Nieman-Burnett had 5 total tackles, three of which were solo tackles, two tackles for loss, two sacks, and two quarterback hits.
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range kicker, Kyle Attard, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Attard made his one field goal attempt, a 27-yard kick, and converted on the two extra points he attempted. His five points helped keep his Norse within striking distance of the win against #3 North Dakota State College of Science. Mesabi Range eventually lost the game 21-17.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2023-24/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2023-24/standings
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MCAC FootballOffensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Trevion Carothers North Dakota State College of Science FR / WR Racine, WI
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Rush Attempts: 0 Rush Yards: 0 Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 4 Receiving Yards: 89 Receiving TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Roosevelt averaged just over 22 yards per reception. Next Contest: November 5 vs. Rochester Community & Technical College (MCAC Championship Game at St. Cloud State) Team Record: 8-2 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC
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Micha Hobin Rochester Community & Technical College SO / RB Park Center, MN
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Rush Attempts: 14 Rush Yards: 134 Rush TDs: 2 Receptions: 0 Receiving Yards: 0 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Micha averaged 9.6 yards per carry. Next Contest: November 5 vs. North Dakota State College of Science (MCAC Championship Game at St. Cloud State) Team Record: 7-2 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Martell Williams Rochester Community & Technical College SO / Linebacker Proviso, IL
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Tackles (Solo): 12 Tackles (Assisted): 0 Sacks: 1 Tackles for Loss: 3 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 1 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Martell leads the MCAC in tackles with 86 on the season, averaging 9.6 per game. Next Contest: November 5 vs. North Dakota State College of Science (MCAC Championship Game at St. Cloud State) Team Record: 7-2 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC
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Jaylin Nieman-Burnett North Dakota State College of Science SO / Defensive End South St. Paul, MN |
Tackles (Solo): 3 Tackles (Assisted): 2 Sacks: 2 Tackles for Loss: 2 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Jaylin ranks 5th in the MCAC in sacks this season with 7. Next Contest: November 5 vs. Rochester Community & Technical College (MCAC Championship Game at St. Cloud State) Team Record: 8-2 overall, 5-1 in the MCAC |
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Kyle Attard Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range SO / Kicker Birkirkara, Malta |
Kick Offs: 3 Kick Off Yards: 122 yards Touchbacks: 0 Extra Points Made: 2 Extra Points Attempted: 2 Field Goals Made: 1 Field Goals Attempted: 1 Long Field Goal: 27 yards Noteworthy Information: Kyle scored 5 points and ranks 4th in scoring for the Norse with 23 points on the season. Next Contest: MNC-Mesabi Range's season has ended Team Record: 5-4 overall, 4-2 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.