Christ Prep took an early 7-0 on a 64 yard Wallace run and PAT. Early in the second quarter, a 24 yard Nield touchdown run added to the CPA lead. After another Wallace PAT, the Patriots led 14-0. Christ Prep threatened to put the game away on its next series, but on third-and-goal at the five a delay of game penalty and then an intentional grounding call pushed the Patriots back and they ended up turning the ball over on downs. Uniontown capitalized on the situation and promptly rattled off a couple of touchdowns on a counter play and pass play and tied the game 14 all. Fortunately the Patriots sustained one last first half drive, capping it off with a 4 yard Wallace keeper which allowed the Patriots to take a 21-14 lead at the half.
Uniontown would not go away easily as the Eagles scored another touchdown on a 10 yard run at the 7:03 mark in the third quarter. The Uniontown PAT evened the scored at 21-21.
The Patriots then got going, utilizing a little razzle-dazzle on the ensuing kickoff. Jack Layman took a pitch on a reverse play and ran 91 yards for a quick CPA touchdown. The PAT was wide left and CPA led 27-21. Jesse Mann added another TD in the third quarter on a 13 yard run while Wallace found Layman on 6 yard passing strike in the fourth quarter. Wallace's PATs on both scores brought the Patriots to 41-21, the final score.
The Patriots returned to their strong running game in notching the win. Christ Prep rolled up a total of 375 yards rushing on 43 carries for an average of 8.72 yards per try. Jared Nield led all rushers with 141 yards on 17 carries. Darren Wallace and Jesse Mann were close behind, totalling 118 yards (8 rushes) and 116 yards (18 rushes), respectively. Wallace was 3-7 passing for 41 yards and one TD with no interceptions. Jack Layman caught two Wallace passes for 18 yards (1 TD) while Timothy Finley had one reception for 13 yards.
Although the pass defense was at time suspect, the Patriots showed strong resistance to Uniontown's running game. The linebacking corps once again were the leading tacklers as Michael Force and Jacob Bronars had 18 and 12 tackles, respectively. Force added a sack and a QB pressure. Josh Yankoviz provided strong penetration from the defensive line, getting four tackles, some in the backfield. Other notable tacklers were Josiah Thill (4), Ezra Boyd (8), and Zach Hersberger with five.
The win evens the Patriots record at 3-3 while Uniontown falls to 2-4. Christ Prep gets back into action next Friday night, traveling to Onaga, Kans. for another 7:00 p.m. contest.
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