OVERLAND PARK, Kan.— The Heart of America Athletic Conference announced its Week 3 Football Players of the Week for the 2026 season, with William Woods' Jalen Becerra, Central Methodist's Jonathan "Trey" Smith III and Benedictine's Anthony Lonergan earning the weekly honors.

Offensive Player of the Week – Jalen Becerra, William Woods

Senior wideout Jalen Becerra earned Heart Offensive Player of the Week honors after helping lead the Owls to a 29-26 victory over Mount Mercy. Becerra caught nine passes for 139 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 15.4 yards per reception.

Becerra also carried the ball three times for 38 yards, finishing the victory with 177 all-purpose yards.

This marks the second consecutive week the Owls have claimed Heart Offensive Player of the Week honors, after Dontae Rhodes was awarded the honor for the first time in program history last week.