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The Minnesota College Athletic Conference (MCAC) has released its football athlete of the week awards for the week of October 20-26.
Armon Vinson, quarterback for Minnesota West Community and Technical College, earned an Offensive Player of the Week award. Vinson completed 13 of 24 passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns in the BlueJays' win over M State. Vinson also had four rushes for 64 yards and a touchdown to help his team advance to the semifinals of the MCAC playoffs. Anthony Mitcheli, wide receiver for Central Lakes College, earned the other Offensive Player of the Week honor. Mitcheli had four receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. He averaged 16.3 yards per catch and also had one rush for eight yards in the Raiders' win over MNC-Mesabi Range to advance to the semifinals of the MCAC playoffs.
Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range linebacker, Daniel Kokoska, was named the Defensive Player of the Week honoree. Kokoska had 18 tackles in his final game of the season. He also forced a fumble and had a fumble return of one yard. Kokoska leads the conference in tackles with 75.0 on the season, averaging 10.7 tackles per game.
Ryndon Olsen, kicker for North Dakota State College of Science, earned the Special Teams Player-of-the-Week award. Olsen was eight for eight on extra points and one for one of field goals, a 37-yard score. He also had ten kickoffs for 619 yards with five touchbacks in the Wildcats' win over MNC-Vermilion to advance to the semifinals of the MCAC playoffs.
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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Armon Vinson Minnesota West Community & Technical College FR / QB East St. Louis, IL
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Completions-Attempts: 13-24 Passing Yards: 282 yards Passing Touchdowns: 4 INTs: 0 Rush Attempts: 4 Rush Yards: 64 Rush TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Armon leads the nation in passing yards per game (267.5) and TD passes (25). Next Contest: November 2 at North Dakota State College of Science Team Record: 5-3 overall, 5-2 MCAC
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Anthony Mitcheli Central Lakes College FR / WR Oak Grove, MN
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Rush Attempts: 1 Rush Yards: 8 Rush TDs: 0 Receptions: 4 Receiving Yards: 65 Receiving TDs: 1 Noteworthy Information: Anthony averaged 16.3 yards per reception this week. Next Contest: November 2 at Rochester Community & Technical College Team Record: 3-6 overall, 3-4 MCAC |
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Daniel Kokoska Minnesota North College - Mesabi Range SO / LB Stredni-prumyslova, Czechia
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Tackles: 18 Sacks: 0 Tackles for Loss: 0 Forced Fumbles: 1 Fumble Recoveries: 1 Interceptions: 0 Pass Break-Ups: 0 Defensive TDs: 0 Noteworthy Information: Daniel is averaging 10.7 tackles per game this season. Next Contest: Season has ended. Team Record: 2-5 overall, 2-5 MCAC
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Ryndon Olsen North Dakota State College of Science FR / Kicker Weiser, ID
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Kickoffs: 6 Kickoff Yardage: 619 yards Touchbacks: 5 Extra Points Made: 8 Extra Points Attempted: 8 Field Goals Made: 1 Field Goals Attempted: 1 Field Goal Long: 37 yards Noteworthy Information: Ryndon averaged 61.9 yards per kickoff. Next Contest: November 2 vs. Minnesota West Community & Technical College Team Record: 8-1 overall, 5-1 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.