CPA scored on its opening series--a 15 play workmanlike drive that was capped by a 9-yard run by senior Grant Layman. After drawing first blood, the Patriots sputtered on defense and allowed the Chargers to come right back and tie them 6-6 after a partially blocked punt was returned for a Jefferson County North TD. The Patriots struggled during the second quarter, as Jefferson County North capitalized on several Patriot injuries, miscues and turnovers, most of which were at least partially assisted by the torrential rains delivered courtesy of lingering Hurricane Isaac.
Although down 21-6 at the half, the Patriots made several adjustments at intermission and better contained the Chargers running attack during the third and fourth quarters. The Patriots gave up a 54 yard Charger running touchdown in the third quarter, which was by-and-large the only defensive hiccup in the second half. The Patriots looked better offensively late but could still just muster one more score-a 1 yard Josiah Thill quarterback sneak late in the game.
With the loss, the Patriots fall to 0-1 while the Chargers start the season at 1-0. Christ Prep returns next week to its home field--Piper High School--as they seek to even their record against Derrick Thomas Academy.
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