MIDWAY, Ky. — Following a dominant defensive performance in Midway University's 51-0 victory over Quincy University, two members of the Eagles' sprint football team have earned Midwest Sprint Football League (MSFL) Player of the Week honors.
Defensive lineman Tristian Euell was named the MSFL Defensive Player of the Week, while kicker Hayden Cockrell earned Special Teams Player of the Week recognition after helping Midway shut out the Hawks on Saturday, October 24, at Midway Turf Field.
The victory improved Midway's record to 5-1 and secured a share of the MSFL Regular Season Championship.
TRISTIAN EUELL — DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Euell delivered one of his strongest performances of the season against Quincy, recording a team-high 10 total tackles, including six solo stops.
The defensive lineman recorded 2.5 sacks for a loss of 31 yards while also forcing a fumble and recovering another.
His performance helped anchor a Midway defense that held Quincy to just 90 yards of total offense, including only 14 passing yards.
The Eagles recorded eight sacks and four interceptions while limiting the Hawks to just 1.4 yards per play.
The honor marks Euell's second career MSFL Defensive Player of the Week selection. He previously earned the recognition following Midway's 50-0 victory over Bellarmine University during the 2025 season.
In that contest, Euell recorded 11 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble.
HAYDEN COCKRELL — SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Cockrell continued his strong 2026 campaign with another consistent performance in Midway's shutout victory over Quincy.
The kicker connected on all five of his extra-point attempts, accounting for five points in the Eagles' victory.
Cockrell also handled three punts for 118 yards, averaging 39.3 yards per punt, with a long of 42 yards.
Two of his three punts were downed inside the Quincy 20-yard line, helping Midway maintain favorable field position throughout the contest.
In addition to his punting performance, Cockrell handled six kickoffs for 354 yards, averaging 59 yards per kickoff.
The honor adds to an impressive season for Cockrell, who has earned the MSFL Special Teams Player of the Week selections five out of the six weeks this year.
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Looking Ahead
Midway enters the MSFL Playoffs as the No. 2 seed after finishing tied with Calumet College of St. Joseph atop the conference standings.
The Eagles will face No. 3 seed Quincy University in the MSFL semifinals, at noon on Halloween.
About Midway University Athletics
Midway University competes in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and its 29 athletic teams are part of the River States Conference, Mid-South Conference, Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and USA Archery. For more information about Midway University Athletics, please visit www.gomidwayeagles.com or contact Tyler Beck at 859-846-5366.
