2 Midwestern State football players arrested on separate charges

Two Midwestern State football players were arrested on September 11, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas, according to booking records. The arrests involved junior safety Alex Jacoby and junior linebacker Kalauti "Junior" Heimuli.

Jacoby was charged with evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, while Heimuli was arrested for public intoxication. Both players were booked and released on the same day, with Jacoby posting a $25,000 surety bond and Heimuli released on personal recognizance.

Midwestern State Director of Athletics Kyle Williams stated that the institution would handle the situation internally and that there would be discipline on the part of the university. The players remain on the team's roster, and the booking information did not provide further details about the circumstances of their arrests. Midwestern State's football team is currently 1-1 and is set to host Western New Mexico in their Lone Star Conference opener on Saturday.