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KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fort Hays State had 14 players named to the All-MIAA Football Team for the 2025 season on Tuesday (Nov. 18). The Tigers had three first-team selections, one second-team selection, two third-team selections, and eight honorable mention picks.
First-team selections for FHSU were linebacker John Johnson, defensive lineman Gaven Haselhorst, and offensive lineman Josh Shaw. Johnson and Haselhorst were unanimous picks by conference coaches, while Shaw was named to the first-team on offense for the second-straight year.
Cale Cormaney picked up a second-team selection at tight end, while offensive lineman Porter Dannevik and defensive lineman Parrish Terry were third-team picks. Honorable mention selections went to quarterback Caleb Heavner, wide receiver Ryan Allen, offensive lineman Brandon Kerr, defensive linemen Jakolbi Wilson and Jalen Williams, defensive backs Michael Polley and Matthew McBride, and punter Logan Russell.
Johnson is now a three-time All-MIAA selection at linebacker, and earned first-team honors for the second time in his career. He was a first-team selection in 2023 and a second-time selection last year before returning to the first team this year. He ranked second in the MIAA in tackles with 113 for the season, and he wrapped up his career with 343 tackles, the fourth-most in the NCAA Division II era at FHSU. He also racked up 20 tackles for loss and three interceptions in his time at FHSU.
Haselhorst had a big year at defensive end for FHSU, now a two-time All-MIAA selection for the Tigers. He was a third-team selection last year before moving up to a first-team selection this year. He led the Tigers in sacks with 6.0, while ranking fourth in the MIAA. He also led FHSU in tackles for loss with 9.5. He also had a team-best three forced fumbles, while adding an interception and fumble recovery to go with 39 tackles in 2025.
Shaw is now a three-time All-MIAA selection on the offensive line and this is the second-straight year he earned first-team honors. He started all 11 games on the offensive line for FHSU, mainly at left guard, and even made a couple of spot starts at left tackle due to injuries. He helped the Tiger offense generate 3,409 yards for the season.
Cormaney wrapped up his career as a three-time All-MIAA selection at tight end. He was a second-team pick for the second-straight year. He ranked second in receiving yards (287) and third in receptions (23) for the Tigers in 2025, while leading the team in receiving touchdowns (3). He finished his career with 1,137 receiving yards and nine touchdowns.
Dannevik is now a two-time All-MIAA selection after a second-team pick on the offensive line last year. He started all 11 games for FHSU at right tackle in 2025, also helping the Tiger offense generate 3,409 yards for the season.
Terry is now a two-time All-MIAA selection, earning a third-team pick for the second time on the defensive line. He recorded 31 tackles for the season, including 7.0 for loss, and 2.5 sacks. He notched two forced fumbles in 2025.
Heavner is now a two-time All-MIAA Honorable Mention pick at quarterback. He led the Tiger offense in 2025 with 1,590 passing yards and 664 rushing yards. He had a hand in 14 touchdowns throughout the year, passing for nine and rushing for five. He has over 3,000 passing and 1,000 rushing yards in his career at FHSU.
Allen picked up his first All-MIAA honor as an honorable mention pick at wide receiver. He led the Tigers with 31 receptions for 291 receiving yards in 2025. He added 48 punt return yards for the season.
Kerr received an honorable mention pick on the offensive line, his first at FHSU. He started all 11 games for FHSU at center and helped the Tigers generate 3,409 yards of total offense in 2025.
Wilson was an honorable mention selection for the first time on the defensive line. In his third year on the field at FHSU, he recorded 34 tackles, 7.0 for loss, and 2.0 sacks. He also collected a forced fumble and fumble recovery, while starting all 11 games on the defensive line.
Williams received an honorable mention pick on the defensive line in his first year at FHSU. He collected 27 tackles, including 5.0 for loss, and 4.0 sacks. He ranked second on the team in sacks for the 2025 season.
Polley received an honorable mention selection as a defensive back. He finished the season with 33 tackles, a pair of interceptions, and three pass breakups. He even earned an MIAA Special Teams Player of the Week honor during the season for his game-winning field goal in overtime at Washburn as the team's emergency kicker.
McBride had a solid redshirt-freshman season to earn an honorable mention pick at defensive back. He finished with 27 tackles, an interception, and tied for the team lead in pass breakups with five.
Russell had a solid redshirt-freshman season as the team's punter. He averaged 40.1 yards per punt to earn an honorable mention selection, including five boots over 50 yards and 18 kicks that resulted in drives starting inside the 20.
Below is the 2025 All-MIAA Football Team
2025 MIAA POSTSEASON AWARDS & ALL-MIAA TEAMS
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jackson Berry, Pittsburg State, QB, Sr.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Montriel Lee, Central Oklahoma, Sr.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Landon Boss, Emporia State, LB, Jr.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE YEAR: Clayton Power, Northwest Missouri State, Sr.
SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Austin Schmitt, Pittsburg State, K, Jr.
CO-FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Donovyn Omolo, Central Missouri, QB
CO-FRESHMAN OF THE YEAR: Zechariah Owens, Northwest Missouri State, QB
COACH OF THE YEAR: John McMenamin, Northwest Missouri State
ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Jackson Berry – Pittsburg State
Running Back – Zahmari Palode-Gary – Pittsburg State
Wide Receiver – Malik O'Atis – Emporia State
Wide Receiver – Kuron Parchmon – Pittsburg State
Wide Receiver – Hogan Wasson – Central Missouri
Tight End/Fullback – Dominique Dunn – Central Oklahoma
All-Purpose Back – Jaylen Cottrell – Central Oklahoma
Offensive Line – Drew Daniels – Pittsburg State
Offensive Line – Montriel Lee – Central Oklahoma*
Offensive Line – Kaleb McCullough – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Wes Merriman – Northwest Missouri
Offensive Line – Josh Shaw – Fort Hays State
Offensive Line – Carter Stanchfield – Pittsburg State
Kicker – Austin Schmitt – Pittsburg State
Kick/Punt Returner – Dominic Myers – Northwest Missouri
*Indicates unanimous selection
(team reflects ties in voting)
ALL-MIAA FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Gaven Haselhorst – Fort Hays State*
Defensive Line – Xavier Morrow – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Line – Clayton Power – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – Jeremy Sharp – Pittsburg State
Linebacker – Landon Boss – Emporia State*
Linebacker – Carter Edwards – Northwest Missouri*
Linebacker – John Johnson – Fort Hays State*
Linebacker – Jack Puckett – Central Oklahoma
Defensive Back – Ife Current – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Shane Fredrickson – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Back – Kamble Haverkamp – Washburn
Defensive Back – Reggie King, Jr. – Pittsburg State
Defensive Back – Jordan Rogers – Pittsburg State*
Punter – Dylan Davidson – Emporia State
*Indicates unanimous selection
(team reflects ties in voting)
ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Jett Huff – Central Oklahoma
Running Back – William Mason – Central Oklahoma
Wide Receiver – Jaden Jude – Nebraska Kearney
Wide Receiver – Luke Mathews – Northwest Missouri State
Wide Receiver – Draper Parker – Missouri Southern
Tight End/Fullback – Cale Cormaney – Fort Hays State
All-Purpose Back – Dominic Myers – Northwest Missouri State
Offensive Line – Mac Garner – Central Oklahoma
Offensive Line – Carter Klein – Nebraska Kearney
Offensive Line – Shawn Martinez – Central Missouri
Offensive Line – Harrison Merriman – Northwest Missouri State
Offensive Line – Talon Wheeler – Emporia State
Kicker – Will Peacock – Central Missouri
Kick/Punt Returner – Jaylen Fuksa – Pittsburg State
ALL-MIAA SECOND TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – Grant Finley – Missouri Western
Defensive Line – Nile Schuett – Northwest Missouri
Defensive Line – James Smith – Pittsburg State
Defensive Line – Johnny Wilson – Central Oklahoma
Linebacker – Ben Einess – Northwest Missouri State
Linebacker – JC Heim – Washburn
Linebacker – Connor Johnson – Central Oklahoma
Linebacker – Steven Ward – Pittsburg State
Linebacker – Parker Wise – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Jaylen Fuksa – Pittsburg State
Defensive Back – Trey Holmes – Missouri Western
Defensive Back – Willie Rice – Central Oklahoma
Defensive Back – Tyler Schultze – Emporia State
Punter – Jake Zeller – Washburn
(team reflects ties in voting)
ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM OFFENSE
Quarterback – Donovyn Omolo – Central Missouri
Running Back – Brandon Hall – Missouri Western
Wide Receiver – Chase Allen-Jackman - Washburn
Wide Receiver – Kingsley Bennett – Emporia State
Wide Receiver – Greyson Holbert – Pittsburg State
Tight End/Fullback – Luke Niggemann – Pittsburg State
All-Purpose Back – Nathan Glades – Missouri Southern
Offensive Line – Porter Dannevik – Fort Hays State
Offensive Line – Connor Holt – Missouri Western
Offensive Line – Coby James – Pittsburg State
Offensive Line – Luke Karns – Central Missouri
Offensive Line – Trevion Mitchell – Emporia State
Kicker – Caden Dodson – Emporia State
Kick/Punt Returner – Crew Myers – Missouri Western
*Indicates unanimous selection
ALL-MIAA THIRD TEAM DEFENSE
Defensive Line – CJ Adams – Emporia State
Defensive Line – Mike Harris – Central Missouri
Defensive Line – Jordan Pigram – Northwest Missouri State
Defensive Line – Parrish Terry – Fort Hays State
Defensive Line – Deantee Young – Missouri Western
Linebacker – Zach Bergmann – Missouri Southern
Linebacker – Parker Bowen – Northwest Missouri State
Linebacker – Garrett Hormann – Central Missouri
Linebacker – Brecken Manus – Missouri Western
Defensive Back – Ja'Mareion Gipson – Nebraska Kearney
Defensive Back – Mike Harrison – Northwest Missouri State
Defensive Back – Malachi Howard – Central Missouri
Defensive Back – Antwon Jenkins, Jr. – Northwest Missouri State
Punter – Marty Mormino – Nebraska Kearney
(team reflects ties in voting)
ALL-MIAA HONORABLE MENTION
CENTRAL MISSOURI – Bo Reeves, TE; Drew Kaufman, LB; Talon Sanders, DB
CENTRAL OKLAHOMA – Kristian Valeriano, WR; Gabe Grazier, OL; Wesley Hudson, DL; Cameron Done, DL; Darius Hampton, DL; Reese Roller, LB
EMPORIA STATE – Diego Cearns, RB; Gabe Booker, LB; Peyton Taylor, DB; Nehemiah Figueroa, DB
FORT HAYS STATE – Caleb Heavner, QB; Ryan Allen, WR; Brandon Kerr, OL; Jakolbi Wilson, DL; Jalen Williams, DL; Michael Polley, DB; Matthew McBride, DB; Logan Russell, P
MISSOURI SOUTHERN – Tillman Martin, QB; Isaiah Padello, WR; Colton Bass, LB; RJ Hill, DB
NEBRASKA KEARNEY – CJ Horton, TE; Matt Beyer, OL; CJ Kuehl, DB
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE – Chris Ruhnke, QB; Quincy Torry, RB; Gannon Gragert, TE; Andrew Waltke, TE; Pierce Wand, OL; Zylan Saddler-Robinson, DL; Holden Zigmant, DB; Tommy Warner, P
PITTSBURG STATE – Cleo Chandler, RB; Ryan Medeiros, K/P Ret.; Ely Wilcox, DL
WASHBURN – Ky Thomas, RB; Henry Mohrmann, TE; Jakobe Harmon, OL; Nick Hogan, OL; LJ Minner, Jr., LB; Jordan Finnesy, DB