22nd Annual MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl This Friday At Jenks

The 22nd annual MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl between Jenks and Union will kick off on Friday, September 12, at 7:05 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. This year’s game will be held at Allan Trimble Stadium, located at Jenks High School.

The MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl will be broadcast live on YurView, Cox Channel 3, and will be available to all Cox Contour customers through the Cox Contour Mobile App. Get tickets

Coaches and student athletes from both teams answered questions during a press conference at Jenks High School on at the Jenks Sharp Center, which is located on the north end of Allan Trimble Stadium.

The 22nd annual MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl will be Jenks’ home opener. These programs have combined for 27 state titles. The teams split two games last season with Union winning the Backyard Bowl 9-3, but Jenks rolled 42-7 in a Class 6AI quarterfinal at Allan Trimble Stadium. Jenks will enter the game ranked No. 2 in 6AI behind Bixby. Union was ranked No. 4 going into its loss Friday against Stillwater. YurView (Cox-3) will carry the game.

MidFirst Bank has contributed nearly $575,000 through its partnership with Jenks and Union. MidFirst continues to contribute $14,000 to each school to be used for educational priorities and scholarships.

“It’s one of the country’s greatest high school football rivalries and MidFirst Bank is proud to have sponsored the Backyard Bowl for more than 20 years,” said Scott Stidham, MidFirst Bank’s Tulsa market president, “But our support doesn’t stop when the players leave the field. We have contributed important educational programs for both Jenks and Union, helping the students of both districts achieve their goals.” 

Union Head Coach Antonio Graham is also pleased with the opportunity to provide resources to the schools through the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl. “MidFirst Bank’s commitment to local schools and their athletic programs fuels the excitement of our annual rivalry with Jenks High School. Their dedication to education-based activities and our communities helps make the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl one of the most celebrated high school rivalries in the nation. This year, we’re excited to take the field at Jenks Allan Trimble Stadium for the 22nd edition of this storied tradition, ready to showcase the passion, pride, and excellence that define Friday night football.” 

Jenks Head Coach Adam Gaylor said, “The MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl is more than just a rivalry game — it’s a game that’s steeped in history, fueled by tradition, and carried on by the legacy of all the great teams that have come before us. This game has placed both football programs into national prominence over the past 30 plus years. Both schools and communities carry so much pride as a result of being a part of the MidFirst Bank Backyard Bowl. We look forward to continuing to honor the great tradition of this game by upholding the high standard of excellence that defines both programs. It is truly an honor to be a part of one, if not, the best high school rivalry in the nation.”