The 2024 football season will come to an end tonight for Midway as the Greenwaves (5-4, 2-4) travel to Oakdale (3-6, 1-5) to face the Eagles whose season also comes to an end. Oakdale has had Midway’s number in recent years, defeating Midway the last 3 years in a row. Can the Waves end on a high note and ground the Eagles? Let’s ask our panel of exper….eh, guys.
Ralton Emory (8-1 and Pick Panel champ for 2024): Midway finishes the season at Oakdale this week. With the chance of making the playoffs addressed last week in the negative, can the Waves end the season on a high note with a win over the Oakdale Eagles? Oakdale has been eliminated from contention for a while and they are strictly playing for pride. Can the Waves play with a bit of pride this week and end up with an above .500 record? I think they can if they don’t sulk and everyone comes out to do their job this Friday. It might be closer than it needs to be, but Midway wins when the clock strikes 00 on the 2024 campaign. Midway 21 Oakdale 12
Travis Jackson (7-2): The hardest game of your high school football career will always be your last one.
As Midway gears up to face the Oakdale Eagles in their final game of the season, there’s a mix of nostalgia and determination in the air. For many players, this game represents not just a chance to end the season on a high note, but also a culmination of memories, friendships, and hard work put in over the past months.
Despite the season not unfolding as they had hoped, the Greenwave have plenty to be proud of. Historically, clashes between Midway and Oakdale have been lopsided and this one will be no different. I believe we will see a dominating performance from Midway, driven by the desire to finish strong. My prediction for the game is Midway Greenwave 42, Oakdale Eagles 6. It’s a fitting farewell to the season, as the players will soon transition to basketball, but for now, it’s all about leaving it all on the field.
Tyson Canup (5-4): It’s time to let these seniors roll. Last week of practice boys, put in the work to show up and show out. I’m giving the Greenwaves a wide berth this week as they destroy Oakdale. I hope you hang a hundred on ‘em! Midway 50 Oakdale 12
Luke Hall (5-4): Midway missed their chance to play in the playoffs this year, with some unfortunate losses to some formidable opponents. They have the chance to cap this 2024 season with a win vs Jokedale for the first time since 2020. This is an important opportunity as you get the chance to let your juniors and other underclassmen go out with a win looking forward to next season. I’m gonna go Greenwave 42 Eagles 6
Barry Narramore (5-4): Midway ends the season with a big win.