Senior Profile: Grant Collison

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Grant has played for Christ Prep since his freshmen year and is the son of Paul and Peggy Collison. He has played defensive tackle and several positions on the offensive line. Grant has also been involved with Civil Air Patrol for six years. At church, Grant is active in his youth group and is on the student leadership team, where he helps lead junior high small groups and volunteers with church projects. Being on a Christian football team is very important to him because of the fellowship he has with all his teammates. The friends he has made playing football are some of the closest he has. Grant is applying to the Air Force Academy and Air Force ROTC and hopes to become a pilot in the Air Force. He would like to thank his parents for their support and encouragement, the Mann family for their four years of car-pooling with him and his coaches for all their hard work.

Chargers 62 Patriots 31

The Christ Prep Patriots made a second half charge, but the Lighthouse Christian (Springfield, Mo.) Chargers answered back and broke away late to claim an impressive 62-31 win last night at Center High School in Kansas City.

The Patriots spread the scoring around, as Chris Mills, Josiah Thill and Zach Hersberger each scored one touchdown while Jack Layman added two more. Chase Roberts rounded out the scoring with a PAT kick.

The game was the season finale for CPA, which ended its season at 2-8. It was also the final game for seven Patriot seniors--Grant Collison, Zach Hersberger, Jack Layman, Jesse Mann, Chase Roberts, Shane Roberts, and Josh Yankoviz. These young men have had oustanding careers at Christ Prep and have provided exemplary character and spiritual leadership both on and off the field. Their presence will be sorely missed.

The Chargers finish the regular season 5-6. Scroll down to view photos of last night's action.

Senior Profile: Zach Hersberger

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Zach Hershberger, son of Mike and Susan Hershberger, has played Christ Prep football for two years as a wide receiver, safety, and kick returner. First of all, he would like to thank God for the opportunity to play football in a Christian atmosphere. He would also like to thank his parents for everything they have sacrificed in order for him to play football and for their constant dedication of godly parenting throughout the almost 18 years of his life and also his siblings for always coming to his games to support him. He would also like to thank his teachers for preparing him academically and spiritually for college and his coaches, as well, for mentoring him not only in the area of football, but also on how to be a godly man in this ungodly world. And lastly, Zach would like to thank his teammates for demonstrating their love and commitment to him, the game of football, and most importantly to the Lord. Zach plans to earn his doctorate in physical therapy at a small Christian college and is also interested in playing football. One of his key verses is the team verse, 2 Timothy 1:7…”For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”

Senior Profile: Jack Layman

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Jack Layman, the eldest son of Dave and Beth Layman, is one of nine siblings. He has played Christ prep football for four years and has enjoyed every moment, with the exception of two- a- days. Jack played JV quarterback, but was switched to cornerback and receiver, once he made varsity. He would like to give Coach Jay a special thanks for this position switch! Football has meant a lot to him, not just for the sport, but for the friendships built along the way. Jack would like to thank every one of his coaches for volunteering so much time and effort into this football program, also for building him spiritually in his walk with Christ and encouraging him on and off the field. He would also like to thank his parents for being his number one fans, giving him a spiritual foundation at home, and encouraging him in all his pursuits. Jack also runs track for Christ prep. Other than sports, Jack and his younger brother Grant own and operate Layman Brothers lawn care and he enjoys eating at chipotle with friends! His plans for the future are to go to college, play football, and get a degree in physical therapy. His favorite verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord your God with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and He shall direct your paths.”