Athlete Awards

Prairie Fire Athlete of the Week

Matt Mc Caffrey fall 2014

Matt McCaffrey

  • Award
    Prairie Fire Athlete of the Week
  • Week Of
    9/10/2014
  • Sport
    Football
  • Bio
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Mc Caffrey had a memorable college debut on the gridiron.  He’s accounted for three touchdowns – including the game-winner – in a 26-23 Knox win over the Red Devils at home on September 6.

Trailing 23-20 with 1:25 to go in the game and the football on the Knox 10 yard line, Mc Caffrey marched the Prairie Fire down the field with his feet and his arm.  The 11-play, 90 yard drive included a 12-yard gain on the ground by Mc Caffrey and key grabs by junior wide receivers Ilir Emini and Mathew Hemmingsen.

Mc Caffrey sealed the victory with a 2-yard keeper for a touchdown as time expired, setting off celebrations on the field and in the stands.  He finished with 192 yards and two passing touchdowns to go with his winning TD run at the end.


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
5/1/2013 Joe Puntoriero Men's Outdoor Track and Field
4/24/2013 Erik Smoy Baseball
4/17/2013 Sean Choate Men's Outdoor Track and Field
4/10/2013 Dustin Armstrong Baseball
4/3/2013 Amber Eisha Softball
3/27/2013 Caleb Weaver Baseball
3/13/2013 Jackson White Baseball
2/26/2013 Stephen Bora Wrestling
2/19/2013 Walter Palmer Men's Tennis
2/13/2013 Katie White Women's Basketball
2/5/2013 Joe Puntoriero Men's Indoor Track and Field
1/30/2013 Jessica Howard Women's Basketball
1/23/2013 Sean Choate Men's Indoor Track and Field
1/16/2013 Joe Puntoriero Men's Indoor Track and Field
12/19/2012 Jodi Marver Women's Basketball
12/12/2012 Mitch Murphy Men's Basketball
12/5/2012 Jodi Marver Women's Basketball
11/21/2012 Greg Ventris Wrestling
11/14/2012 Phil Tallman Football
11/7/2012 Derek Mortensen Football
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