2026 Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament
Presented by:
Mid America Mortgage Southwest
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Meet the businesses helping make the 2026 Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament possible.
Title Sponsor
Proud Title Sponsor of the 2026 Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament
Mid America Mortgage Southwest proudly presents the Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament 2026!
Based right here in Midlothian, Mid America Mortgage Southwest has been serving homebuyers throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1998. As a local, direct mortgage lender, their team works with each customer individually to find financing options that fit their unique needs, offering a wide range of home loan, refinance, VA, FHA, USDA, jumbo, construction, farm and ranch, and other mortgage programs.
As our highest-level sponsor, Mid America Mortgage Southwest's support plays a major role in helping us bring the Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament to our community and welcome competitors from across Texas and beyond.
We are incredibly grateful for their investment in this event, our competitors, and our local community.
2026 Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament
Presented by Mid America Mortgage Southwest
WINNERS
Knives
Knives
1st- Eli Morton
2nd- Stephen Neal
3rd- Chris Kendig
Knife Duals
Knife Duals
1st- Prison Kissin (Eli Morton & Stephen Neal)
2nd- Battle Cut (Zach Vann & Tony Luce)
3rd- T-1000s (Chris Kendig & Kyle Skal)
Open Hatchet
Open Hatchet
1st- Adam Vann
2nd- Eli Morton
3rd- Tony Luce
4th- JT Axe Cop
Amateur Hatchet
Amateur Hatchet
1st- Jake Godfrey
2nd- Ty Ledesma
3rd- Brian Collins
4th- Jave Yoshimoto
Hatchet Duals
Hatchet Duals
1st- Prison Kissin (Eli Morton & Stephen Neal)
2nd- Sons of Vannarchy (Zach & Adam Vann)
3rd- Nightrunners (Michael Barton & Jorge Sanchez)
Big Axe
Big Axe
1st- Eli Morton
2nd- Danny Abarca
3rd- Anthony “Ant Man” Ortiz
4th- Carty Well
Team Relay Winners
Treavor Quinn, Zach Vann, Chris Kendig, Jave Yoshimoto
Additional SUPPORT provided BY
Meet the businesses helping make the 2026 Texas Heatwave Regional Tournament possible.
Lane Sponsor
Centennial Contracting & Roofing has been serving Ellis County and the greater DFW area since 1983. Family-owned and based right here in Midlothian, Centennial provides residential and commercial roofing, storm damage repair, exterior improvements, and outdoor living services. With more than 40 years of experience, their team has built a reputation around quality craftsmanship, integrity, and giving back to the communities they call home.
We’re proud to have Centennial Contracting & Roofing as a sponsor and appreciate their continued support of Battle Axes and our local community.
Target Sponsor
Cogburn Contracting is a family-owned general contractor based right here in Midlothian, serving Ellis County and the greater DFW area. From commercial construction and finish-outs to custom homes, remodels, metal buildings, barndominiums, and additions, their team is focused on quality craftsmanship and bringing each client's vision to life.
Target Sponsor
The Jeremy Norman Team with Keller Williams Ellis County is a local real estate team serving buyers and sellers throughout Ellis County and the surrounding DFW area. From buying and selling homes to navigating the local market and finding the right property, their team is focused on personalized service, local expertise, and helping clients confidently make their next move.
Trophey Sponsor
Crafted Image Tattoo & Piercing is a locally owned tattoo and piercing studio serving the Ellis County area. Their team specializes in custom tattoo work, cover-ups, and professional piercing services, with a focus on creating a relaxed, welcoming experience where clients can bring their ideas to life.
Coach Sponsor
Chase Life Marketing is a full-service marketing agency proudly rooted in Waxahachie and serving businesses throughout Ellis County, DFW, and beyond. Their team helps businesses grow through branding, social media, website design, SEO, digital advertising, content creation, photography, videography, and more.
5th Annual Fundraising Tournament
We’re excited to have BOTH a Professional and Amateur bracket — but we need enough preregistered amateur players to make the Amateur bracket happen. If you’ve never joined a league before, this is your chance to compete, have fun, and support a great cause!
Preregistration is REQUIRED for all players, and especially important for our Amateur bracket. Don’t wait until the last minute — secure your spot now!
Check-In: 9 AM
Tournament Starts: 10 AM
$50 per person
TOURNAMENT DETAILS
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT
OCTOBER 2ND - 4TH
ALL DISCIPLINES
SIGN UP DEADLINE
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
HOTELS
BLOCK HOTEL: Courtyard by Marriott Midlothian Conference Center
Address: 3 Community Circle Drive, Midlothian, TX
Cost: $134/night
Room Options: King, Double Queen
Block ends: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
Around town
Looking for something to eat, drink, or a different place to stay? Check out all that Ellis County has to offer