ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- The Midway sprint football team hit the field for the final time in their inaugural season on Saturday (Nov. 5) when they battled Fontbonne (Mo.) in their Midwest Sprint Football League Playoff matchup.
It was an offensive struggle as neither team found the endzone in the opening three quarters of the game. In their opening drive of the fourth quarter, the Griffins orchestrated a 7-play, 49-yard drive that found the endzone as they took a 6-0 advantage.
Midway would have a couple of possessions to answer, but they were unable to do so as Fontbonne held on for the 6-0 victory.
With the loss, the Eagles finish their season at 0-7 overall, while the Griffins wrap up the 2022 campaign with a 2-5 mark overall.
The Eagles started their opening two drives in Fontbonne territory, but unfortunately had no points to show for it. They made it to the Fontbonne 11-yardline on their first drive and the Fontbonne 19-yardline on their second, but each possession resulted in a turnover on downs.
Midway's defense, meanwhile, stepped up to the challenge after giving up 419 yards of total offense to the Griffins in their first meeting on Oct. 15. The first half saw the Eagles force six punts as the two squads headed to the locker room following a scoreless first half.
The Eagles went on an 11-play, 61-yard drive to open the third quarter, but the Griffins got an interception after Midway made it to the Fontbonne 17-yardline. After forcing another three-and-out, the Blue and Gold once again had a promising drive brewing.
Facing a 4th and goal on the Fontbonne 10-yardline, the Eagles elected to go for the field goal. The 27-yard field goal, however, was blocked as the game remained scoreless.
After Fontbonne grabbed an interception, they started with the ball on the Midway 49-yardline to begin the final quarter. The Griffins went on a 7-play, 49-yard drive that resulted in a 10-yard touchdown scamper by Darrion White. White's touchdown proved to be the difference as the Griffins held on for the 6-0 victory.
For the game, the Eagles outgained the Griffins 169-142 in total offense. Midway gained 92 yards through the air and 77 yards on the ground. They also sacked the home team five times.
Preston Moore (Allensville, Ky.) completed seven passes for 61 yards and DJ Palmer (Pelham, Ga.) passed for 31 yards, while Kaden Parraz (Petersburg, Texas) gained 49 yards on 18 carries. Palmer also rushed for 24 yards on his seven carries.
Michael Collins Jr. (Beaumont, Texas) hauled in three receptions for 40 yards, while Penther Alphonse (Lauderhill, Fla.) and Tae Williams (Brooksville, Fla.) had 27 and 24 receiving yards, respectively.
Defensively, Tarice McKinney Jr. (Knoxville, Tenn.) had eight tackles including two tackles for loss. Gavin Lay (Bellevue, Ky.) added six tackles and a sack, while Tristan Berrios (Clarksville, Tenn.) chipped in two tackles for loss.
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