Christ Prep Rolls to Homecoming Victory

The Christ Prep Patriots beat the East (KC) Bears 36-6 Saturday at Shawnee Mission North field.

The Patriots displayed perhaps their most balanced offensive of the season as five players scored touchdowns. Senior RB Lenard Manuel led all rushers as he carried the ball 15 times for 112 yards with one touchdown. Junior QB Darren Wallace ran for 49 yards on 10 carries and added a touchdown on the ground. Sophomore RB Jess Mann contributed 29 yards on seven carries and also added a TD.

The passing game had its best performance of the season. Wallace was 8 for 14 passing with one touchdown and two interceptions. He connected on an 8 yard strike to Freshman TE Timothy Finley. Senior WR Demonta Bailey had 4 receptions for 76 yards while Timothy Finley had two receptions for 20 yards. Jared Nield and Kellen Mannix each had one catch for 10 and 14 yards, respectively.

Defensively the Patriots were very tough. Senior DE Gerry Fenton scored the Patriots' first touchdown early in the first quarter as he recovered a Bear fumble in the end zone. Other Patriots who recovered fumbles defensively were Isaiah Hughes, Jacob Bronars, and Joe Harp.

Bronars also contributed 12 tackles with a sack. Michael Force added nine tackles and Cameron Wainscott had 8. Other leading tacklers included Jesse Campbell (6 with 1/2 sack) and Gerry Fenton and Joshua Yankoviz with five each.

A highlight of the afternoon was a halftime announcement by Coach Burton that the Patriots would be dedicating the remainder of the season to the US Army's 4th Infantry Division "Fury Company," which is currently serving in Afghanastan. The Patriots placed a decal on their helmets before today's game which represents Fury Company's colors. A decal was also placed on the back of each player's helmet which honors one of Fury's fallen men. Coach Burton closed the presentation with a moment of silence and a prayer for Fury.

The Patriots have a short week as they take on Olathe Christian next Thursday evening at Shawnee Mission South field.

Check back over the weekend for more photos of today's game.