Central Missouri’s 2 late TD drives, give Mules the last word at Ft. Hays State

The Central Missouri Mules aren’t going to win the MIAA in football this season. But they sure did pull out a dramatic victory at Fort Hays State on Saturday.

As for the MIAA conference crown, it will come down to either Northwest Missouri State or Pittsburg State. Each won again Saturday.

Here are some highlights from the weekend’s action among KC-area and regional teams, including key NAIA games:

Central Missouri 28, Fort Hays State 24: The Mules went on a 99-yard, 13-play drive that took 5 minutes, 5 seconds and culminated in what turned out to be the winning TD with 50 seconds left in Hays, Kansas. Quarterback Donovyn Omolo hooked up with Hogan Wasson for the winning pass play. Wasson also pulled in an Omolo pass for an 11-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown that cut the Tigers’ lead to 24-21. The Mules, who improved to 4-5, trailed 24-7 late in the third quarter. Quarterback Kaleb Heavner passed for 158 yards with a TD and rushed for 144 yards with a score for Fort Hays State, 5-5.

Northwest Missouri State 41, Emporia State 14: The Bearcats took control of the game with 20 points in the third quarter, spoiling Emporia State’s Homecoming and winning their eighth straight game. Dominic Myers rushed for 100 yards on 14 carries and ran for two touchdowns for Northwest Missouri, which improved to 8-1, 7-0 in the MIAA. Myers (Fort Osage High) also caught eight passes for 62 yards with a TD. The Bearcats are ranked No. 14 in the NCAA Division II coaches poll. Diego Cearns ran for 122 yards on 17 carries, including a 55-yard TD in the first quarter, for the Hornets (4-5, 3-4 MIAA).

Pittsburg State 30, Missouri Southern 10: Pittsburg State took care of business at home and won their seventh straight game. The Gorillas brought the rush, producing seven sacks, including two each by Sam Hultz and Jeremy Sharp (Ray-Pec). Pitt State — ranked No. 9 in the NCAA Division II coaches poll — improved to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in the MIAA; Missouri Southern fell to 3-6, 1-6.

Missouri Western 27, Washburn 24: North Kansas City High product Brandon Hall rushed for two touchdowns in the Griffons’ home victory over the Ichabods in St. Joseph. Hall gained 130 yards on 23 carries. Missouri Western improved to 3-6, while Washburn fell to 2-7. Kamble Haverkamp had three sacks for the Ichabods.

Baker 52, Missouri Baptist 16: The Wildcats improved to 5-3 with their fifth straight win, this one against the Vikings in St. Louis. Eric Avery (Park Hill South) scored TDs on two passes from quarterback Truman Juelsgaard (Lawrence High), one a 46-yarder, the other a 26-yarder. Baker has a home showdown with Benedictine next Saturday in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Benedictine 66, Missouri Valley 7: In another blowout victory, this one at home in Atchison, Kansas, the Ravens produced four TDs by land and four through the air. Jackson Dooley (Lawrence High) threw four TD passes, two to Titan Osburn. Benedictine pushed its record to 8-1. The Ravens are No. 3 in the NAIA coaches rankings.

MidAmerica Nazarene 35, William Woods 26: Pioneers quarterback Drew Mill finished with four TD passes, two to Zane Hall (Olahe South), as Midamerica Nazarene notched a home victory in Olathe and improved to 6-3. Devin Andrews (Lee’s Summit High) rushed for 117 yards on 18 carries for the Pioneers. Andrews also scored on a 13-yard pass in the first quarter.

Saint Mary 34, Sterling 27: The Spires built a 27-7 first-half lead and held on for the victory in Sterling, Kansas. Saint Mary (3-6) ended a two game-skid. Teralle Watson gained 86 yards on seven carries, including a 40-yard TD that put the Spires up 34-20. Kameron Smith added two rushing touchdowns for Saint Mary.

Ottawa 37, Bethany 6: The Braves improved to 4-5 with the win in Lindsborg, Kansas. Ottawa wideout De’Anthony Curtis scored on a 49 yard pass play from quarterback Luke Edwards. Curtis also got to the end zone on a 31 yard run. Jayden Johnson hauled in eight receptions for 100 yards with a touchdown for the Braves.

Missouri S&T 24, William Jewell 17: The Cardinals fell behind 14-3 in the first half and could not catch up in Rolla, Missouri. William Jewell’s Devin Walton intercepted a Miners pass and returned it 38 yards. Still, the Cardinals dropped to 2-7. Missouri S&T improved to 5-5.

Truman State 59, Lincoln 26. Truman State scored 28 points in the second quarter and Lincoln could not keep pace at home in Jefferson City. Marcus Harris had a big day for the Blue Tigers: eight receptions for 189 yards. He caught both of Jaylen Thomas’ TD passes. Lincoln is 2-7.

Bethel 35, Avila 25: Avila’s Quentin Curtis rushed for 129 yards on 28 carries with a touchdown, but the Eagles were not quite able to dig themselves out of a big first-half hole in North Newton, Kansas. Avila is 1-8. The Threshers improved to 3-6.

This story was originally published November 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM.