Carson Calcutt delivers a pass for the Raiders on Thursday morning.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)

Midway hosted seven-on-seven football scrimmages with Triton, Lakewood and North Lenoir on Thursday morning.

“We’re about two months into installing new offense and new defense,” said new Raiders coach Cory Barnes. “We competed. We showed some progress. You see some good things. Then you see some bad things.

“Ultimately, you want to see your kids compete and we competed with everybody we played. We figured out some kids who want to get out there and play some football.”

Barnes, who was offensive coordinator at North Johnston before coming to Midway, has added Brad Hardison to the Raiders staff as offensive line coach. Barnes anticipates adding more assistants.

“I have one, maybe two more spots to fill,” he said.

Jaden Covington runs after a catch for the Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)

Cameron Calcutt of Midway makes a stop on a Lakewood player.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)

Cameron Barefoot advances the ball for the Raiders.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)

Carsse Lucas goes up to make a catch for Midway.
(Dunn Area Sports Photo/John Lucas)