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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete of the week awards for the week of September 22-28.
Marcave'us Washington, running back for Rochester Community and Technical College, earned an Offensive Player of the Week award. Washington had 11 carries, rushing for 122 yards, averaging 11.1 yards per carry. He also caught one pass for 16 yards in the Yellowjackets' 21-0 win over Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range. Tavion Jackson, wide receiver for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned the other Offensive Player of the Week honor. Jackson had four receptions for 131 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 32.8 yards per catch in the Bluejays' 51-7 win over Central Lakes College.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College's linebacker, Stephen Tolliver, earned a Defensive Player-of-the-Week award. Tolliver had 12 tackles with one-and-a-half sacks and three tackles for a loss of yardage in the Bluejays' third win of the season. Nehemiah Young, defensive lineman for Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range, was also named a Defensive Player of the Week honoree. Young totaled six tackles, with three sacks, a tackle for a loss of yardage, a forced fumble, and a blocked field goal in the team's loss to Rochester Community and Technical College.
Robin Braun, kicker for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Braun was seven for seven on extra points and had six kickoffs for 381 yards with three touchbacks. He also punted three times for 131 yards, with a long of 50 yards.
As MCAC teams compile games and statistics, keep tabs on Conference leaders at the following links:
MCAC Statistical Leaders: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2025-26/leaders
MCAC Standings: https://mcacsports.org/sports/fball/2025-26/standings
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Marcave'us Washington Rochester Community & Technical College FR / RB Paris, TX
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Rush Attempts: 11 Rush Yards: 122 Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 1 Receiving Yards: 16 Receiving TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Marcave'us averaged 11.1 yards per carry. Next Contest: October 4 at Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 4-1 overall, 3-0 MCAC
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Tavion Jackson Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / WR Atlanta, GA
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Rush Attempts: 0 Rush Yards: 0 Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 4 Receiving Yards: 131 Receiving TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Jackson averaged 32.8 yards per catch. Next Contest: October 4 vs. Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 3-2 overall, 3-1 MCAC |
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MCAC FootballDefensive Players-of-the-Week |
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Stephen Tolliver Minnesota West Community & Technical College SO / LB East St. Louis, IL
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Tackles: 12 Sacks: 1.5 Tackles for Loss: 3 Forced Fumbles: 0 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Stephen is averaging 10.0 tackles per game this season. Next Contest: October 4 vs. Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 3-2 overall, 3-1 MCAC
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Nehemiah Young Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range FR / DL Wayne, IN
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Tackles: 6 Sacks: 3 Tackles for Loss: 1 Forced Fumbles: 1 Fumble Recoveries: 0 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Nehemiah had a blocked field goal attempt. Next Contest: October 4 vs. Central Lakes College Team Record: 1-3 overall, 1-3 MCAC |
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MCAC FootballSpecial Teams Player-of-the-Week |
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Robin Braun Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / Kicker Germany
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Kickoffs: 6 Kickoff Yardage: 381 yards Touchbacks: 3 Extra Points Made: 7 Extra Points Attempted: 7 Field Goals Made: 0 Field Goals Attempted: 0 Field Goal Long: 0 Noteworthy Information: Robin averaged 63.5 yards per kickoff, and he punted 3 times for 131 yards, an average of 43.7. Next Contest: October 4 vs. Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 3-2 overall, 3-1 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.