Field Goal Lifts Christ Prep in OT

The Christ Prep Patriots narrowly edged the Lighthouse Christian Academy Chargers today in an overtime game at Shawnee Mission North field. Darren Wallace kicked a 21 yard field goal in CPA's first OT possession. Two plays later the Chargers fumbled on a sweep around right end and the win was secured.

It was a tale of two halves as the first half was all offense for both teams while the second half was a defensive showcase. Lighthouse Christian Academy (LCA) struck first early in the game when Tyler Crain caught a 77 yard touchdown pass from Ethan Purvis. LCA converted on its two-point conversion.

The Patriots came roaring back shortly thereafter. After a recovered fumble, QB Darren Wallace connected on a 15 yard TD strike to Demonta Bailey. Timothy Finley caught a Wallace pass for the 2 point conversion and the game was tied 8-8.

The Chargers added another first quarter score when Jackson Pollock caught another Purvis pass for a 73 yard touchdown. The PAT kick attempt failed.

The Patriots added two scores in the second quarter while LCA added one. Wallace found Bailey again early in the frame, this time for a 60 yard touchdown pass. The Patriots also failed in their ensuing PAT kick attempt.  Shortly thereafter, LCA scored on a 15 yard TD pass from Purvis to Swadley. CPA added a score of its own when Darren Wallace scampered for a 68 yard TD run. Both teams converted on their PAT kicks, and the first half ended tied 21-21.

The second half saw both defenses step up. The Patriots nearly won the game in regulation but a penalty nullified another Wallace TD run and a late period fumble stalled the Patriots drive on about the Charger 10 yard line.

The overtime got underway with the Patriots getting the first crack at scoring from the Charger 10. Given four plays, CPA only managed to get to about the Charger 5 after three plays. Coach Burton trotted in the field goal team, however, and junior Darren Wallace drilled the 21 yard attempt from the right hash, giving the Patriots a 24-21 lead.

It was the Chargers turn next, as they were given four plays to score from the Patriot 10. After gaining about three yards on their first rushing attempt, the Chargers fumbled on their second running attempt, sealing the Patriot win.

The Patriots had many defensive highlights with the win. An Isaiah Huges interception was critical late in the 4th quarter as it stalled a late Charger drive.  Lenard Manuel, in addition to having a solid offensive performance, totalled 9 tackles. Michael Force and Cameron Wainscott added 7 and 5 tackles, respectively.

Offensively, Wallace was 7-10 passing for 114 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. Demonta Bailey had 5 of those catches for 99 yards, while Timothy Finley had the other two for 18 yards.  Wallace added 126 yards rushing on 25 carries.

With the win, the Patriots avenged a heartbreaking 2008 loss against the Chargers in Springfield. CPA improved to 6-4 with the win, while LCA dropped to 5-4 with the loss.

Today's game was the annual Patriot Senior Day. A halftime ceremony honored seniors and their parents from the football and cheer squads.  Seniors honored included Demonta Bailey, Joshua Burton, Jesse Campbell, Kayla Day (Cheer Captain), Jarod Dixon, Gerry Fenton, Davis Finley, Joseph Harp, Isaiah Hughes, Lenard Manuel, Delaney Newth (Cheer), Cameron Wainscott, and Ethan White.

A highlight came after the game when both teams met at midfield to pray together. Both coaches expressed their mutual love and admiration for one another and their teams and acknowledged that the squads share a brotherhood that is rare among competitors. Both teams promised to root for one another as they traveled to Tennessee (CPA) and Florida (LCA) for their respective national tournaments.

Scroll down to see a few photos from today's contest. And, stay tuned as we may be adding some through the weekend....

Christ Prep vs. Lighthouse Christian

The Christ Prep Patriots will take on Lighthouse Christian Academy of Springfield, Missouri in a 2:00 p.m. contest Saturday at Shawnee Mission North Field. Saturday's matchup is the Patriots' last home game and is Senior Day, which will feature a halftime tribute to CPA's senior football players and cheerleaders.

Lighthouse Christian, formerly known as the Springfield Chargers, comes in to the CPA matchup with a record of 5-3. The Patriots are 5-4. The Chargers defeated the Patriots in 2008 when the two teams met in the Springfield area. The Chargers' results are displayed below:



9/04/09 7:00 PM @ Maize South (Wichita, KS) 26-13 (W)

9/11/09 7:00 PM vs. Justice Wilson SeeWorth Academy (Oklahoma City, OK) (Tulsa) 48-6 (W)

9/18/09 7:00 PM @ Warrensburg (Warrensburg, MO) 0-20 (L)

9/25/09 7:00 PM @ West Side (Coal Hill, AR) 33-12 (W)

10/03/09 4:00 PM vs. Maize South (Wichita, KS) (Willard High School) 25-28 (L)

10/09/09 7:00 PM vs. Dallas HSAA North (Plano, TX) (Tulsa, OK) 34-33 (W)

10/16/09 7:00 PM @ Tulsa NOAH HomeSchool (Tulsa, OK) 21-36 (L)

10/23/09 7:00 PM vs. Oklahoma City Patriots HomeSchool (Oklahoma City, OK) (Tulsa) 33-0 (W)

10/31/09 2:00 PM @ Christ Prep Academy (Kansas City, KS) Pregame

Patriots Fall to Jaguars 39-22

The Christ Prep Patriots lost to the NOAH Jaguars 39-22 last night in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. CPA had trouble sustaining drives while NOAH took advantage of several big plays on their way to a 39-0 4th quarter lead. CPA's 4th period  touchdowns were scored by Jesse Campbell, Demonta Bailey, and Jesse Mann.  Darren Wallace scored a two point conversion while Jesse Campbell added another.

With the loss, the Patriots drop to 5-4 while the Jaguars improve to 6-2. Christ Prep is back in action next Saturday, October 31, when the team takes on Lighthouse Christian Academy (formerly Springfield Chargers). The game will be the Patriots' last at home and will be senior day.

It wasn't all bad news coming out of Broken Arrow last night. Scroll down to see some photos of Christ Prep's championship adult tug-of-war team. The Patriot team, comprised mostly of CPA moms and dads, put a big hurt on the team of NOAH adults in the tug-of-war contest, which was held on the 50-yard-line at halftime of the football game. The Patriot tuggers took the first two contests in the best-of-three matchup....

Patriots Travel to Tulsa

The Christ Prep Patriots travel to Tulsa, Oklahoma  today for a 7:00 p.m. contest against the NOAH Jaguars. NOAH (Northeast Oklahoma Assoc. of Homeschools) is a formidable opponent with a record of 5-2 against  high caliber competition. NOAH's most recent win came last week against Lighthouse Christian (Springfield Chargers) of Springfield, Missouri. NOAH prevailed 36-21 over Lighthouse, which is CPA's opponent next Saturday for the Patriots' Senior Day at Shawnee Mission North.

To learn more about tonight's opponent, go to http://noahjags.org/.

Please pray for the Patriots as it seems many of the guys are fighting the flu bug.

KC Chief Bowe Visits Patriot Practice

The CPA Patriots got a surprise visit today from Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver Dwayne Bowe. Bowe arrived at the team's practice as the guys were putting on their pads and preparing to stretch. He stuck around for well over an hour, answering questions, posing for pictures, and discussing the role of family and faith in his life.  The Patriots had the privilege of circling Bowe and praying for him before he left for the evening.

Bowe was a great encouragement to the Patriots as he encouraged them to put the team above themselves. He also stressed the need for God's Word to be central in their lives.

Bowe was raised by his grandmother and aunt and now has a charitable foundation which assists families in similar situations. He spoke fondly of his grandmother and aunt who have been a constant source of encouragement and have consistently pointed him to the Scriptures as his source of inspiration and truth.

Bowe is a third-year pro out of  Louisiana State University (LSU), where he was a standout wideout for the Tigers. He played on LSU's  2003 National Championship team and was a first round pick of the Chiefs in 2007. In yesterday's win over the Washington Redskins, Bowe caught six passes for 109 yards. His career stats can be viewed at http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/dwayne_bowe/.

Following are some photos taken of Bowe and various Patriots at today's practice.

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Video Clips From Olathe Christian Game

Check out these video clips from the Patriot-OCS game Thursday night. If the link is not active, please cut and paste in your browser window....

Darren Wallace touchdown pass to Jack Layman: http://sharing.theflip.com/session/0df049005a17f101d42236e59a180897/video/6731584

Jesse Campbell touchdown run: http://sharing.theflip.com/session/84c8e5b59b6ad6b7383fff6aa7c8a27c/video/6731615

Darren Wallace touchdown pass to Timothy Finley: http://sharing.theflip.com/session/005f58cd198249763687696b9a55e68b/video/6731558

Christ Prep Defeats Olathe Christian 62-20

The Christ Prep Patriots beat the Olathe Christian Warriors 62-20 last night at Shawnee Mission South field. CPA excelled in all phases of the game and was able to get a variety of different players into the action.  With the win, CPA improves to 5-3 for the year as the team prepares for the season's home stretch.


Below is the box score from the game which provides a breakdown of the scoring. We'll try to post some photos later in the day or over the weekend.

Christ Prep 62 Olathe Christian 20




          1       2     3     4     F

OCS   6      0     6      8   20

CPA   21    21   7      13  62

CPA TD Lenard Manuel 23 run (Darren Wallace Kick)

CPA TD Jack Layman 10 pass from Wallace (Wallace Kick)

OCS TD Donny Criswell 69 run (run failed)

CPA TD Timothy Finley 9 pass from Wallace (Wallace Kick)

CPA TD Manuel 15 run (Wallace Kick)

CPA TD Wallace 52 run (Wallace Kick)

CPA TD Layman 6 run (Timothy Finley Kick)

CPA TD Wallace 27 run (Wallace Kick)

OCS TD Koreyon Robinson 9 pass from Keondre Thomas (run failed)

CPA TD Jesse Campbell 34 run (kick failed)

OCS TD Thomas 28 run (Criswell pass from Thomas)

CPA TD Isaiah Hughes 33 run (Finley Kick)

Patriots to face Olathe Christian tonight

Christ Prep will take on Olathe Christian tonight in a 7:00 p.m. contest at Shawnee Mission South High School. Please note the change in location of this game. This is a home game for CPA but SM North was unavailable tonight.

Patriot Football 2009 could not find reliable information on Olathe Christian's record this year. It is thought that the team is winless during this year's campaign, although this has not been documented. CPA prevailed last year against the football Warriors--the school's first in 11 man football.

Look for results of this game in tomorrow's post.

JV Loses 26-6 at Pleasant Ridge

The Christ Prep JV lost 26-6 last night in a contest against Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton, Kansas. Turnovers again plagued the Patriots in the loss, as several good drives were stalled because of fumbles or interceptions. The game had a number of bright spots for CPA, including a 2nd half TD by Jared Nield on a sweep around left end.

The Patriot varisty has a short week as it prepares for a Thursday game against Olathe Christian. That game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Shawnee Mission South field.

More Homecoming Game Photos/J.V. to Play Pleasant Ridge Today

Following are some additional photos from last Saturday's Homecoming victory over East High.

Stay tuned for results of today's JV matchup between CPA and Pleasant Ridge. The contest is set to get underway at 6:00 p.m. in Easton, Kansas.