OVERLAND PARK, Kan.— The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Week 10 Football Players of the Week for the 2026 season, with William Woods' Carter Holloway (Defensive) and Adrian Pace (Special Teams) earning the weekly honors. 

Owls junior defensive back Carter Holloway earned Heart Defensive Player of the Week honors after helping the Owls to a 23-14 road victory over Central Methodist. 

Holloway recorded eight tackles, including two tackles for loss, while adding an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass breakup in the victory. 

Sophomore punter Adrian Pace earned Heart Special Teams Player of the Week honors after a phenomenal punting performance in the Owls 23-14 road victory over Central Methodist. 

Pace punted seven times for 268 yards, averaging 38.3 yards per punt with a long of 66 yards. He placed two punts inside the 20-yard line, including one downed at the goal line that resulted in a safety on the ensuing possession to seal the game.