Patriots Win Over Chargers 41-20

In a football game that was closer than the final score indicated, the Christ Prep Patriots outlasted the Lighthouse Christian (Springfield, Mo.) Chargers 41-20 Saturday afternoon at Pleasant Hope H.S. in Pleasant Hope, Mo.  The contest featured six Patriot touchdowns--four by WR Jack Layman and one each from RB Jesse Mann and QB Darren Wallace. Key defensive plays late in the game sealed the CPA victory.

The Patriots looked like they were going to make the game a laugher early on as they jumped to a 27-0 lead. The Chargers scored one touchdown late in the first half then two others unanswered in the second half to bring the score to 27-20.  The Chargers were then driving when they fumbled the ball to the Patriots. CPA capitalized on the turnover and pulled away for a two touchdown lead. After an Ezra Boyd interception on the ensuing possession, Christ Prep put one more TD on the board and pulled away to the final score of  41-20.

With the victory, the Patriots finish 7-3 for the 2010 campaign. Lighthouse falls to 5-6 but will have the opportunity to improve upon that mark as the team heads to Panama City Beach, Fla. for the National Homeschool Football Championships.

Below are some more photos of the CPA/Lighthouse game. We'll try to add some more photos and stats by Sunday evening.

Patriots to Conclude Season Against Lighthouse Christian

The Christ  Prep Patriots conclude their 2010 campaign tomorrow against the Lighthouse Christian Academy Chargers in a 1:30 p.m. contest to be held at Pleasant Hope High School in Pleasant Hope, Mo.

The Chargers are 5-5 on the season so obviously are looking for a victory so that they can finish with a winning season. Christ Prep, although assured of a winning season, seeks to improve to 7-3 with a road win.

Both teams have been fairly evenly matched over the last couple of years. Lighthouse won 50-36 against the Patriots in 2008 during a home contest held at Willard High School. Last year, CPA got revenge by edging the Chargers 24-21 with a Darren Wallace field goal in overtime.  Needless to say emotions will run high tomorrow as the two teams have developed an important  rivalry over the last few years.

Although the varsity contest starts at 1:30 p.m., a junior high game between the two schools will be held prior to the varsity matchup. The starting time for that game is set for 11:30 a.m. at the Pleasant Hope field.

Pleasant Hope is located about 4 miles east of Missouri 13 Highway on Route 215. Route 215 is located about 10-12 miles south of Bolivar, Mo.

Senior Day Photos

With many apologies, I'm finally getting around to posting some of those Senior Day photos. I think I said something Saturday about posting them Sunday, but then time got away from me and it is now Thursday. Please forgive my tardiness!

The seniors and their familes represented CPA well last Saturday. What excellent leadership these young men (and one woman) showed during this and previous seasons.

Thanks to all you seniors for making this season special. Thanks also for glorifying God as you did it.

Please enjoy the photos below taken at Saturday's halftime ceremony....

Seniors Left to Right: Chase Uber, Jared Nield, Logan Newson, Darren Wallace, Drew Langston, Chelsea Jones, Jacob Bronars, Michael Force, and Austin White.