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.