Veritas Pushes JH to Overtime

LAWRENCE, KS - The Patriot Junior High squad brought plenty of confidence into tonight's contest against Veritas after dominating the Eagles in a scrimmage two weeks ago, however, things turned out much differently this time.  Christ Prep won 28-26 on a Grant Stamatis keeper for the two point conversion in overtime to preserve a season opening victory for the second consecutive season.

Coach Tom Hurley's team opened the game and looked as though they might dominate by forcing a three and out and blocking the ensuing punt to take possession at the Eagles 29 yard line.  Seven plays later Stamatis hit a streaking Noah Blair for an 11 yard touchdown.  Christ Prep scored again to take a 14-0 lead just before the half when Stamatis bootlegged away from the defense and then Graham Sutherland converted the extra point.

But with 17 seconds to play in the half Veritas broke loose for a 34 touchdown run to make the score 14-6. Then the Eagles scored again on their first possession of the second half to tighten the score to 14-12.

The Patriots again hit pay dirt but this time it was Jacob Hansen who got behind the defense and pulled in the Stamatis pass for a 33 yard strike and make the score 20-12.  The game was almost out of reach as Grant Gilkison caught a pass along the CPA sideline but the Eagles dragged him down from behind a force the ball loose at the five yard line to regain possession.

Back to back scoring drives from Veritas tied the game at the end of regulation and the the Eagles scored in overtime but failed the point after attempt.  Grant Gilkison redeemed himself by catching a pass and powering into the endzone to tie the game in overtime and setup Stamatis for the game winning extra point.

NOTES:

• Trey Mastalaz, Noah Blair and Sullivan all led the team with 5 tackles each.
• Veritas was the rushing battle 111-71 mostly on quarterback keepers.
• Stamatis went 4-10 0 Int 2 TDs plus 33 rushing yards.
• Riley Gilkison led the Patriots in rushing with 39 yards.

Patriots Cramp Greyhounds Style

WINDSOR, MO - The Christ Prep football team looked like they were going to win going away after dominating the first half against Windsor last night but several players suffered from cramps which slowed the Patriot offense down and they barely escaped with a 26-18 victory.  The coaching staff especially Offensive Coordinator Tim Hammock reached deep into the lineup and found enough bodies to seal the victory.  Will Cook filling in at quarterback threw for more yards, 232, than anyone we can find in the annals of CPA football.

Christ Prep stopped Windsor on their first offensive possession but couldn't manage a first down themselves on their first opportunity.  Then the Patriots scored touchdowns on three of the next four chances including a highlight 57 yard bomb from Cook to senior wide receiver Chase Stamatis to make the score 20-6.

But the tide turned in the second half when Stamatis and fellow receivers Gabe Jones and Ethan Moran all suffered cramps which limited their play. Hammock was force to turn to the running game and Will Cook showed he's still a running back at heart piling up 119 yards on the ground.

However, turnovers and a blocked punt set things up to be interesting in the end.  The Greyhounds scored on a deep pass play with 4:01 to play to get within one score and with so many key players unavailable the final score remained in doubt until Stamatis intercepted a 3rd and long pass with 17 seconds remaining.

NOTES:

• Stats on MaxPreps
• Surprise of the game was Seth Neild with 3 solo tackles and an interception.
• Cook also led the team in tackles with 11.
• Stamatis notched his 8th career interception & Jones picked off the 4th of his career.
• Newcomers Joshua Baker and Judah Brown notched their first receptions.
• Stamatis 127 receiving yard was a career high.
• Patriots accumulated 5 turnovers plus a blocked punt to keep the Greyhounds in the game.

Patriots Dominate Despite Rust

GRANDVIEW, MO - Christ Prep continued to show progress this pre-season in a scrimmage against the Veritas Eagles of Lawrence, KS.  No score was kept as the teams alternately ran 10 offensive plays followed by 10 defensive plays.  CPA scored on their first possession and did not allow a score by the Eagles all day.

The Patriots are returning six offensive starters from last season:  QB Tanner Metzdorf (2013 NHFA All-Star), RB Will Cook, WR Chase Stamatis, WR Ethan Moran, Slot/K Gabe Jones, G Charlie Davis and Slot Isaac Smith.  However, because of lingering back trouble Davis will likely be used on defense only where Metzdorf, Stamatis, Cook, Jones, along with defensive lineman Cameron Blair and Cale Thomas are back.

Several players stepped up their efforts and are headed for starting roles including nominal twins Luke Ross and Luke Thomas and genetic twins Steve Dorsett and Sam Dorsett.  The Dorsetts are first year football players but are not new to Christ Prep as they played basketball last season.  All showed flashes on both sides of the ball against Veritas.

Joe Dawdy showed he's ready to continue where he left off last year by making big plays including a 50 yard breakaway catch which could have gone for a score were it not for the ball popping loose from him on the 2 yard line.

With only two practices remaining until the season opener at Windsor, MO Coach Cook has plenty of options at his disposal.

The Patriot Junior High program is booming!  Last year the team struggled to have enough players but Coach Cook's recruiting efforts have paid off and this season thirty-three boys are suited up.  With the addition of the new players the JH guys dominated the line of scrimmage and made big plays to overwhelm the Eagles during most of the scrimmage.

Coach Tom Hurley mixed in newcomers and get a look a different players in different positions.

Looking forward to seeing what the 2014 holds for CPA on the gridiron!

Awards Banquet Wraps Up Successful Season

GRANDVIEW, MO - The Christ Prep football team concluded their 2013 season with the awards banquet Saturday night at Red Bridge Baptist Church.  The night featured good food and great fun for a team that finished with a winning record for the first time in three years.  Regan Hurley took home two awards in his final season - Best Defensive Player and the Patriot Award.  Hurley led the team in tackles by racking up 115 and 9.5 tackles for loss for a defense that shut out two teams.  Hurley also played center on offense and special teams and he even scored a touchdown against Sunrise Christian.

Gabe Jones also took home two awards - Newcomer and Best Special Teams.  Jones made three field goals and scored 28 points on kicks and 34 total points in his first season with the Patriots after playing for Maranatha Christian last season.  Other award winners were:  David Schilling, Noah Stegner, Levi Mann, and Tanner Metzdorf.

Jeremy Kucera won the Patriot Junior High MVP award for the second straight season.  And the Junior High Patriot Award went to Julian Vandergrift who broke his arm early in the season and yet contributed in any way he could.

This Patriots said goodbye to eight seniors:  Stephen Maloy, Clark Bee, Davis White, Stegner, Schilling, Mann, Co-Captain Cameron Rucker and fellow Co-Captain Hurley.  This group is largely responsible for turning the program around and setting the stage for next year and beyond.  They will be missed.

Award Presentation Video

AWARD SUMMARY:

Varsity
Newcomer - Gabe Jones
Anchor (Offensive Line) - Noah Stegner
Iron Man - David Schilling
Most Improved - Levi Mann
Best Special Teams - Gabe Jones
Best Offensive - Tanner Metzdorf
Best Defensive - Regan Hurley
Patriot - Regan Hurley 

Junior High
MVP - Jeremy Kucera
Patriot - Julian Vandergrift

Patriots Lose One and Win One in Florida

PANAMA CITY, FL - The Christ Prep football team came up short on their overall goal of winning the National Homeschool Football Tournament but was able to justify their overall 3rd seeding.  The Patriots faced a rushing juggernaut in the Central Virginia Disciples (Richmond, VA) in their first game and the defending champions proved to be too big and too strong for the Patriots.  They controlled the line of scrimmage throughout the game and ran away with a 42-14 victory.

The Disciples came out confident.  They opened the game with an on-side kick but were unable to recover it, however, they did stop the Christ Prep offense and in three plays forced a punt.  The CVHAA offense marched down the field in chunks to score and take 6-0 lead.  They attempted another onside kick and this time it worked.  Again, the Disciples marched down the field for a second touchdown and the two point conversion made the score 14-0. 

With less than 9 minutes remaining in the second quarter the Patriots recovered a third onside kick and had only run three offensive plays.  The outlook was grim but Tanner Metzdorf led the Patriots on a drive and penetrated to the Disciples 15 yard line when he hit Chase Stamatis on a fade pattern for a score to make it 14-7.

That's when the wheels fell off for the Patriots.  The Disciples scored two touchdowns in the remaining 5 minutes before the half including a 95 yard pass from Chris Henderson to Tavon Hewlett on 3rd down and 15 just before the break.  Halftime score:  Disciples 30 Patriots 7.

The Patriots defense held on the first two possessions of the second half and the offense managed another score mostly on Metzdorf runs to cut the lead to 30-14 but that was as close as it would get.  The rest of the half was dominated by the Disciple linemen and their wedge blocking scheme.

Metzdorf led Christ Prep with 81 yards rushing to go with 24 yards passing.  Will Cook picked up 36 yards on the ground and Gabe Jones added 27 yards.

Regan Hurley led the defense with 13 tackles. Charlie Davis and Trenton Davis both recovered fumbles for the Patriots as well as three tackles a piece.

Box Score

The second game brought on a more evenly matched opponent in the Tomball Christian Warriors, where incidentally receiver Davis White played before coming to Christ Prep.



The game started like the Patriots would cruise to a blowout victory despite being without the services of starting wide receivers, Stamatis and Ethan Moran.  The Patriots were able to create big plays on defense and take advantage of those plays on offense.

Cook stripped Warrior running back, Issac Thomas, of the ball and the Patriots drove 27 yards to set up a 2 yard touchdown run by Metzdorf.  Davis White picked off a Warrior pass but Metzdorf returned the favor and Tomball was back in business at midfield.  A balanced attack had the Warriors deep in CPA territory when Jones jarred the ball loose and Charlie Davis recovered to end the threat.

Metzdorf went to work again and gained 17 yards on a keeper and then hit Joe Dawdy for a 45 yard bomb to set up a 24 yard Jones field goal. 

Then injuries began to mount - Metzdorf went out with a knee injury and with back-up Stamatis unavailable with a sprained knee Coach Cook turned the offense over to Will Cook.  Jones moved to running back despite nursing a hamstring.  More injuries accumulated when Clark Bee was rushed to the hospital to have his hand stitched up, Cook battled with bruised ribs and Cameron Rucker was playing with several ailments.

With a 10-0 lead at the half, the coaches strategized where to move players to fill the holes in the lineup.  Just when things didn't look like they could get worse the Warriors successfully executed an onside kick and were marching to score when they fumbled and Trenton Davis recovered.

But without several key offensive players, the offense struggled and after two punts the Warriors were again deep in Christ Prep territory. This time Hurley ended the scare by picking off a pass at the nine yard line.  Metzdorf returned as quarterback to lead the offense on a 12 play 75 yard scoring drive capped by a 20 yard Cook touchdown run.  Jones point after attempt was blocked leaving the score CPA 16 Tomball Christian 0 with 3:23 to go in the third quarter.

More injuries limited time for lineman David Schilling but Trenton Davis played one of the best games of his career filling in where needed along the defensive front.  A resilient Warriors team never gave up and scored a 4th quarter touchdown to cut the lead to 16-8. They were one possession away from tying the score.

CPA failed to muster a first down and the Warriors got the ball back with 2:36 remaining in the game.  They quickly marched down the field and with 38 seconds remaining Gourley Holden scrambled around the right side of the Patriot defense to set up a potential game tying 2-point conversion.  The Warriors tried a halfback pass and as Matthew Riling's pass hung in the air, Jones leaped to bat down the ball and preserve the win.

Final Score:  Christ Prep Patriots 16 Tomball Christian Warriors 14.

Regan Hurley said afterward, "When Gabe knocked down that pass, it was the greatest feeling." 

Florida Forecast

Here's a look at the teams participating in the Homeschool Football Tournament and how the are ranked and rated by MaxPreps.  

	Tourney	NHFCS	National	Adjusted
	Seeding	Ranking	Ranking	Rating	Team
Div I
	1	1	6,190	38.7	Lighthouse (Springfield, MO)
	2	3	8,177	29.5	Cent Virginia (Richmond, VA)
	3	6	10,544	18.9	Christ Prep (Kansas City)
	4	16	12,436	7.6	CHEF (Baton Rouge, LA)
Div II
	5	11	11,584	13.3	Dallas HSAA
	6	12	11,716	12.5	Tomball (Houston)
	7	13	11,803	12.1	Maryland Christian (Bel Air, MD)
	8	14	11,898	11.4	N. Georgia (Atlanta)
	9	25	13,343	0.0	Acadiana (Lafayette, LA)

Last season CPA participated in Div II but this year the Patriots come in as the #3 seed in Div I.  The computers say Coach Cook's team will be an 11 point underdog verses defending champion Central Virginia Disciples but the proof will be in the pudding.

Here's why the Patriots will win:

1) The Front Four - no team this season has been able to run effectively against the Patriot front four.  Rock Creek put up big rushing numbers but came on three big plays on the edge.  Cameron Blair, Cale Thomas, David Schilling, Charlie Davis & Clark Bee stopped every opponent this season from running the ball inside.

2) Special Teams - in every game the Patriots have lost there were special teams breakdowns.  A clean special teams game will be key and CPA has the skills to do it.  Gabe Jones puts opponents on their heels with his kick offs and he has the potential to make 30 yard field goals, something few teams have.  Chase Stamatis has big play potential in the return game but has been kept in check most of this season.  Last year on Pete Edwards Field he returned a kickoff 89 yards.  Will Cook has several punts over 50 yards!

3) Turnovers - the Patriots are +13 in turnover margin this season.  This team has a knack for making plays.  Regan Hurley has forced five fumbles this season and Stamatis has forced four to go along with four interceptions.  This is a team of ball hawkers.

A solid run defense, good field position and turnovers will set the stage for an upset in Panama City, FL on Thursday.

How good are these Patriots?

CPA played a tough schedule and went 2-3 against teams that made their state playoffs.  Midway won two games in the Missouri Class 1 playoffs before losing to Osceola, a team the Vikings defeated in the first week of the season.  Throughout this season, MaxPreps has ranked McLouth ahead of Rock Creek and Douglass but now that the playoff data is in the Mustangs have risen.  They were the third best team on the Christ Prep schedule.

In Florida, next week the Patriots will face stiff competition with Lighthouse, Central Virginia Disciples, Dallas HSAA and others.

Here's a look at how the teams that have been/are/will be on the Christ Prep schedule fared this season based on the National Ranking according to MaxPreps.    

Rank		Team	National
1		Hogan Prep	3,794
2		Midway	5,338
3		Lighthouse	5,886
4		St. Marys	6,611
5		Pembroke Hill	6,846
6		Tulsa NOAH	6,849
7		Central Va Disciples	8,177
8		Rock Creek	9,294
9		Anderson Cavaliers	9,530
10		University Academy	9,552
11		Douglass	9,685
12		McLouth	9,720
13		Christ Prep	10,544
14		Wabaunsee	10,653
15		Dallas HSAA	10,870
16		Tomball Christain Home	11,716
17		Maryland Christian Saints	11,803
18		N. Ga Falcons	11,898
19		Christ. Home Ed. (LA)	12,436
20		Lone Jack	12,824
21		Oskaloosa	12,913
22		Butler	13,017
23		Onaga	13,116
24		Southwest Early College	13,880
25		Jayhawk Linn	14,026
26		Jeff Co. North	14,234
27		Immaculata	14,561

Tanner Metzdorf giving it all in the loss against Lighthouse.

Chargers Pound Patriots on Senior Night

STANLEY, KS - Lighthouse scored on their first possession and then both teams struggled offensively but the Chargers did enough to prove why they are ranked #1 among the 48 homeschooled teams around the country with a 28-12 victory over CPA.  The Patriots effort was enough to stay competitive the entire game but the execution was too spotty and ultimately the Charger defense was too much with a fumble return for a touchdown to go with three interceptions.

The Charger offense was more about big plays and none was bigger than the 65 yard pass from Adam Davis to Parker Crain just over the outstretched arm of Davis White.  Later in the third period, on a 3rd and 25 play Davis found #88 Marvin Good for 74 yard pitch and catch.

CPA had a few bright spots in the 4th quarter when Tanner Metzdorf found Chase Stamatis along the right sideline to set up a Metdorf 2 yard TD run.  Then as time was running out the Patriots scored again on a Metzdorf 1 yard run. 

CPA lost kicker and defensive back Gabe Jones in the 2nd quarter to a thigh injury when he was hit by teammate Stamatis but PATs weren't the problem for the Patriots - the problem was a talented and well coached Charger team.

Next up Panama City where we could see a rematch between these two teams for the tournament championship.

Game of the Week: Lighthouse vs. Christ Prep

Top ranked Lighthouse Christian comes to town to play #7 Christ Prep in the game of the week among 11-man homeschooled teams around the nation tomorrow night at 8pm at Blue Valley West High School (162nd & Antioch).  CPA is coming off back to back shutouts with victories over Jayhawk-Linn and Sunrise Christian.  Lighthouse has won four in a row to bring their season record to 8-2.  The Chargers have an impressive win 13-7 over Tulsa NOAH.

It will be Senior Night for some fine young men:  Clark Bee, Matt Dawdy, Regan Hurley, Steven Maloy, Levi Mann, Cameron Rucker, David "Double D" Schilling, Noah Stegner, and Davis White.

Here's how the two teams match up but the long and short of it is that on paper Lighthouse is a two touchdown favorite.

Category       Lighthouse   Christ Prep

Record             7-2          5-3

National Rank     6,171       10,089

Homeschool Rank     #1          #7

Rating             7.5         -8.8

Strength of Sch.  -2.8        -14.2 

Best Win       Tulsa NOAH     Douglass

Opp Rating         3.5         -7.8

Result            13-7         40-28

Best Opp       Cascia Hall    Midway

Opp Rating        27.6         14.3

Result            26-40        14-40

Last Year Lighthouse 14 Christ Prep 6.

JH CPA 38 KC Rampage 25

KANSAS CITY, MO - The Patriot JH improved its record to 6-2 with a 38-25 hard fought victory in an 11-man contest on a beautiful afternoon for football today.  As usual, the Patriots were led by Jeremy Kucera who scored five touchdowns!


Kucera made the play of the year which was set up by a Luke Thomas hit that jarred the ball loose and Grant Stamatis recovered at midfield. Kucera then took a toss sweep around the right side and broke free before the Rampage defense hemmed him in at the 20 yard line. But, he stiff armed two defenders spun around and back tracked until he found room to run around the left side for a touchdown.  

 The KC Rampage quarterback kept things interesting with his ability to improvise and pulled the Rampage to a 19-19 tie at the half.

Micah Blankenship picked off a pass and returned it 50 yards to the Rampage redzone but unfortunately threw an interception of his own two plays later.  Colby Metzdorf made the second of 3 Patriot picks and then the CPA offense kept things moving and Kucera scored again to put the Patriots up 26-19 in the third quarter.

In the fourth quarter Blankenship rushed around the left side for another score before Kucera capped off the scoring for a 38-19 advantage.

    Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4 
CPA 13   6   6  13
KCR 12   7   0   6

Shutout Again! CPA 62 SCA 0

BEL AIRE, KS - Last year's game between Christ Prep and Sunrise Christian Academy was a back and forth thriller.  This year the only suspense came late in the 4th quarter when the Patriot defense was holding on to their shutout.  The defense owned the Bison all game and kept an opponent out of the end zone for the second straight week.  Final score CPA 62 SCA 0!

The defensive effort was led by Levi Mann with 9 tackles and an interception.  Regan Hurley contributed 8 tackles and forced a fumble but everyone got in on the action.  Chase Stamatis intercepted two of the four picks for the Patriots and the Bison were reeling throughout the game, rarely earning a first down or crossing mid-field in the 8-man contest.  Davis White and also picked off a pass and returned it for 17 yards.

The Patriot offense was just as dominant. Stamatis, at running back for the first time in a varsity game, took game high honors with 103 yards rushing to go with a touchdown and Will Cook chipped in 63 yards with two TDs and two 2pt conversions.  Tanner Metzdorf went 5-9-0 for 140 yards passing and three touchdowns including a 27 yarder to senior defensive lineman David Schilling midway through the second quarter to bring the CPA fans and teammates to their feet. Metzdorf also ran for a touchdown.

But other Patriots got in on the action as well - Regan Hurley had 42 yards rushing and his first offensive TD.  Matt Dawdy showed off his big play potential with a 60 yard touchdown reception and fellow track star, Isaac Smith, scored two points after TDs.  Ethan Moran showed his knee is just fine by taking a Metzdorf pass 53 yards to paydirt.  He now has two catches on the season and both for touchdowns.  

At the half, the Patriots led 32-0 and the route was on.  The Bison didn't make any adjustments and Coach Hammock didn't change anything either - "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."  The offensive line consisting of Hurley, Noah Stegner, Charlie Davis, Cameron Blair and Schilling pushed around the Bison defense for three quarters before Coach Cook began subbing in other players.

CPA (5-3) is now primed for their regular season finale against rival Lighthouse Christian who defeated Oklahoma City Legion to setup a game between to Top 10 teams in the National Homeschool Football Championship rankings.

CPA vs. Sunrise Christian Boxscore

Tigers Pounce on JH Patriots 34-8

LEVEANWORTH, KS - The Junior High Chris Prep football team had been rolling over their competition with the only exception a tough loss at St. Mary's Academy, however, that came to an end tonight in their first 11-man contest of the season.  Ft. Leveanworth capitalized on crucial errors by the CPA offense to run away with a 34-8 victory.

The Patriots offense was hampered by the absence of running back, Jeremy Kucera, and the defense had their backs against the wall throughout the first half because of poor field position.

The bright spot of the game came with less than a minute to play when Grant Gilkison scored on a long run and then Micah Blankenship found Noah Blair for the 2pt conversion to prevent a shut out.

JH plays Saturday night against KC Rampage.

Patriots Shut Out Jayhawks 37-0

MOUND CITY, KS - The Christ Prep Patriot Defense didn't need much offensive help to beat the Jayhawk-Linn Jayhawks Friday night but Coach Jim Cook's offense would not be out done.  CPA dominated on a cold, wet night and shut out an opponent for the first time since 2010 by drubbing the Jayhawks 37-0.  

David Schilling led the defensive effort with six tackles including a tackle for a loss, a sack, and a pass deflection.  The Patriots also picked off three passes to end the game with a +3 turnover margin.  Gabe Jones, Levi Mann & Chase Stamatis intercepted passes and Will Cook recovered a fumble on a night when Jay Geeding's defense made it's best showing of the season.

Offensively, Metzdorf led a multi-dimensional attack by running for two touchdowns and throwing for two more despite the slippery conditions.  Cook led all rushers with 146 yards, his third 100 yard game of the season.  Isaac Smith had a breakout game as well, accounting for 52 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns.  His first score came on an amazing grab in traffic after initially bobbling the ball.  Ethan Moran, back from a knee injury in the first game, made the most of the first reception of his career by scoring from 16 yards out.

The Patriots finish off the public school portion of their schedule with a 4-3 record, an improvement of their 2-5 record during the same stretch last year.

Box Score

JH Defeats Cair Paravel and Flint Hills Christian

The Christ Prep Junior High Football team notched two victories this week by defeating Cair Paravel 26-6 in a rematch on Tuesday and then traveling to Manhattan, KS for a 28-20 victory over Flint Hills Christian to run their record to 5-1.

Coach Tom Hurley's JH squad dominated Tuesday's contest at Red Bridge Baptist Church.  Jeremy Kucera scored on two long TD runs to give the Patriots a 12-0 lead in the 1st quarter.  Then Conner Wainscott found Colby Metzdorf for a 70 yard TD pass in the second quarter to put the Patriots up 20-0 at the half.

Patriots getting ready for Flint Hills Christian

The Patriots faced stiffer competition at Flint Hills Christian but they were up to the challenge.  CPA scored on their first possession when Kucera broke free on a toss sweep at mid-field and out ran the FHC defenders for an 8-0 lead.  But the Eagles responded with a touchdown with 1:26 remaining in the first half.

Kucera burst around the right side on the ensuing kickoff for a special teams TD but the 2pt try was short giving the Patriots a 14-8 advantage.  On the next play, Grant Stamatis recovered the muffed kickoff setting up a Wainscott to Kucera 30 yard TD.  Then just before the end of the half, Metzdorf intercepted the Eagles to end the first half action with the score CPA 20 FHC 8.

In the 3rd quarter FHC took the opening kick and marched 55 yards for a TD to make it a one possession game.  CPA responded by advancing to the Eagles 15 yard line only to have the drive stall.  Faced with a 4th down and 20 from the 25 yardline Hurley called a halfback pass which caught the Eagles unaware.  Kucera's pass to Carl Oakman was on the money and he walked into the endzone giving Christ Prep a 28-14 cushion after three quarters of play.

The Patriot defense harassed the Eagles all game and was led by Grant Gilkison who notched 4 sacks.  FHC managed another TD but the defense held after that and CPA was able to run out the clock to seal the victory.

Next up for CPA is Leavenworth JH on Tuesday.

Patriot Dash Brings in Cash & Fun

LENEXA, KS - The first Patriot Dash turned out to be great fun and a good time.  Thanks to the 70 participants and organizers the Christ Prep Academy football team was able to raise $1,000.  

The 5K run at Shawnee Mission park was won by Nathan Magnuson with a time of 18:01.  Female winner was CPA Track Coach,  Bridgett Barney, with a time of 24:38.

Full results can be found here.

Walkers headed into the trails.

Grace Davis shows there are no limits to motherhood.

Post race.

Male Winner - Nathan Magnuson

Female Winner - Bridgett Barney

CPA Football Alumni - Tyler Wainscott, Cameron Wainscott, & Andrew Maloy

Conner Wainscott wins four tickets to a Chiefs game by being the best recruiter!

Mustangs Stomp Patriots 40-20

STILLWELL, KS - The Rock Creek Mustangs came to the Kansas City metro determined to get their first win of the season and it showed.  They stopped the Patriots on their first possession of the game and promptly marched down the field for a 7-0 first quarter lead.  The Patriots Bugatti offense got off to an uncharacteristically slow start and wouldn't have mustered a first down on their first two possessions were it not for Mustang penalties.  Ultimately, the Mustangs proved to be too much for the Patriots in the lightening shortened game by taking charge of the line of scrimmage and cruising to a 40-20 victory.

Rock Creek scored again in the first quarter when Brett Hammett found his fullback Zach Nider in the endzone to keep momentum on their side.  CPA's hopes were resurrected when Cale Thomas blasted Hammett as he threw and Levi Mann intercepted the pass and returned it 15 yards to get the Patriots on the board.

The Mustangs responded!  The Patriots couldn't contain Jackson Goodmiller all night and he rushed around the left end 62 yards to put the Mustangs up 21-6.

Just before halftime, however, the Patriots got their offense going after Cameron Rucker forced a fumble and David Schilling pounced on it. Then Tanner Metzdorf completed four of 5 passes and found Chase Stamatis for a 21 yard touchdown to cut the lead to 21-13.

The Patriot Defense began to solve the Mustang misdirection offense but turnovers and poor special teams set up two more Mustang touchdowns before Metzdorf led the Patriots on their only second half touchdown drive capped off by his own 7 yard run. 

Goodmiller blazed around the right side for a 66 yard touchdown with 4 minutes remaining but the Mustangs would not get a chance to kick the extra point because of lightening in the area.  But the weather did not affect the outcome. 

As usual, Regan Hurley led the defensive effort with 11 tackles and Schilling had 6 tackles to go with his fumble recovery.  Metzdorf finished 11-30 for 141 yards and 1 TD.  Will Cook led the rushing attack with 76 yards on 11 carries including a 36 yard blast up the middle.

Next week CPA travels to Mound City to take on Jayhawk-Linn who lost tonight 42-0 to Lyndon.

NOTES:

- Matt Dawdy left the game at the end of the first half with a shoulder injury and did not return.

- Metzdorf has thrown for over 100 yards in five of six games this season (exception Oskaloosa).

Game Stats

CPA Junior High Suffers First Loss of the Season

ST. MARY'S, KS - The Christ Prep junior high football team traveled to St. Mary's Academy and suffered their first defeat of the season 38-24.  CPA falls to 3-1 and the Crusaders continued their unbeaten streak to 5-0.

Jeremy Kucera scored three touchdowns and Colby Metzdorf caught a TD pass from Connor Wainscott to lead the Patriots.

St. Mary's won by getting four touchdowns of 40 yards or more.

Midway Subdues Christ Prep 40-14

OLATHE, KS - It looked like the Patriots were off to a good start when the Midway Vikings received the kickoff, and then promptly fumbled for a turnover.  The Patriots had the ball near the Viking 25 yard line, with and early touchdown within reach but it was not to be.  The Vikings jarred the ball loose from Tanner Metzdorf at the 7 yard line.  Midway recovered and quickly marched down the field for a touchdown that started them on their way to a 40-14 victory and stay undefeated at 6-0.

The Patriots fought back valiantly, but could not overcome the strength, speed and skill of the Vikings.  After having to punt on their next possession, CPA managed to hold the Vikings but on 4^th and short Midway's Bobby Zielinski picked up 73 of his game high 114 yards for a demoralizing touchdown.

On their next possession the Patriot offense went three and out and was forced to punt.  The Vikings again were forced in to a 4th down play at midfield.  Quarterback Peyton Semsch found Tanner Yahnig on a screen pass that went the distance.  Vikings 14 Patriots 0.

The bright spot of the game was how the Patriots responded to adversity and kept the game competitive by scoring two second half touchdowns.  Metzdorf found Davis White for a 3rd quarter touchdown pass and then he hit Gabe Jones in stride for a 66 yard score.  Jones tacked on the extra point to make the score 33-14 with 8:31 to play.

CPA falls to 3-2 on the season and hosts Rock Creek in their next game.

43-0 CPA Victory over Pleasanton

GRANDVIEW, MO - Monday evening, the Christ Prep junior varsity team dominated  Pleasanton HS 43-0 in an 8-man game at the Patriots home field at Red Bridge Baptist Church.  The Patriots took the opening possession and marched down the field to take a 7-0 lead with Charlie Davis doing most of the damage by hauling in passes from Chase Stamatis for gains of 14 yards and 24 yards to set up the touchdown catch by Isaac Smith.  Smith also scored on a 3 yard scamper in the 4th quarter.

Seth Nield and Stamatis completed a triple double of sorts with CPA having three players score two touchdowns.  Nield was particularly deadly with long touchdown runs of 20 yards and 60 yards.

CPA continues to be strong defensively.  The shut out was lead by the defensive front of Davis, Cameron Blair, and Josh Maxwell.  Maxwell was one of several players to record multiple tackles for a loss.

Team  Q1  Q2  Q3  Q4
P      0   0   0   0
CP    14   6   7  16

CP Isaac Smith 3 pass from Chase Stamatis (Gabe Jones kick)
CP Stamatis 10 run (Jones kick)
CP Stamatis 15 run (Kucera run failed)
CP Seth Nield 20 run (Jones kick)
CP Smith 3 run (2pt Joe Dawdy pass from Will Cook)
CP Nield 60 run (2pt Joe Dawdy pass from Will Cook)

Charlie Davis takes this reception to the Pleasanton 5 yard line.

Swarming Patriot defense.

Joe Dawdy makes a tackle.

Josh Maxwell and the CPA defense pitch a shut out.

Patriots Ruin Oskaloosa Homecoming 21-12

OSKALOOSA, KS - Christ Prep ruined a beautiful homecoming evening for the Oskaloosa Bears last night by dominating the line of scrimmage and raising their season record to 3-1 with a 21-12 victory.  Will Cook rushed for 157 and two touchdowns as the Patriots did most their damage on the ground.  The Patriots marched 80 yards in seven plays on their opening drive to take a 7-0 lead and Oskaloosa's wedge offense struggled against the aggressive Patriot defense all night.

The Patriot defense held Oskaloosa to two scores in their 21-12 victory.

The Patriots grabbed control of the game midway through the second quarter when Oskaloosa had penetrated into Patriot territory but the drive stalled.  On a crucial 4th & 5 play, Clark Bee, sacked Harris for a loss to give the ball back to CPA.  Metzdorf then led the Patriots to the Oskaloosa 15 yard line including a 28 yard scamper on 4th & 3 from the Bears 39 but Gabe Jones 32 field goal attempt fell just short. 

Isaac Smith awaits this pass from Tanner Metzdorf.

The Bears did do enough to make things interesting.  Their ground attack kept the ball out of the Patriot offense playmakers hands and consumed enough clock to keep the game close.  Luis Rodriguez scored on a 5 yard pitch from quarterback Colby Harris but the 2pt conversion was stopped by cornerback, Chase Stamatis.

Stamatis then returned the ensuing kickoff 60 yards to the Bears 30 to put the Patriots in scoring position and Metzdorf completed all three of his passes on the drive, capped off by a 1 yard toss to Matt Dawdy with 57 seconds remaining in the half to make the score to 14-6.

Oskaloosa drove the second half kickoff to the CPA 30 before Metzdorf picked off a Harris pass and returned it 23 yards to the 33 yard line.  With the Bears eating up the clock and the Patriots unable to generate enough offense to score CPA could not afford any mistakes but Justin Sharp took a Harris pass inside the red zone and Rodriguez scored a few plays later to make the score 14-12.  Then the Bears recovered the onside kick at the Patriot 38 but could not muster a first down.

Metzdorf picks up a Christ Prep first down.

Regan Hurley led the CPA defense in another solid performance with 15  tackles.  Metzdorf contributed 4 tackles to go with his interception.  David Schilling notched a sack along with his career high 10 tackles.

Next up for CPA is the undefeated Midway Vikings on Saturday.