Patriot Joey Johnson Signs With Missouri State

Joey Johnson

Christ Prep Patriot golfer Joey Johnson recently signed a Letter of Intent to play collegiate golf at Missouri State University (MSU) in Springfield, Mo.  Johnson, in his senior year with CPA, will enter MSU next August and will compete for the Bears during the team's 2012-13 season.

Joey's signing capped off a great 2011 amateur golf season. After dominating many of his high school tournaments with Christ Prep, he participated in many junior events regionally and nationally during the summer. His 2011 highlights included placing fourth in the Missouri Junior Championships and a 5th Place finish in the prestigious Bass Pro Shops/Payne Stewart Invitational held at Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield. This latter event was part of the American Junior Golf Association tour, a circuit that fields the very best junior golfers in the world. Joey's 2011 season followed a stellar 2010 effort in which he placed 2nd in the Missouri Junior.

Missouri State is a Division I school which competes in the Missouri Valley Conference. MSU head golf coah Neal Stafford said in a news release regarding Joey: "Joey's an all-around solid guy with an even temper and a smooth golf swing," said Stafford. "He's a great athlete and a tough competitor."

Joey is the son of Brad and Caryl Johnson and the younger brother of Missouri Southern State Univ. golfer Adam Johnson.

To read more about Joey's signing, please follow this link: http://www.missouristatebears.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/111511aab.html

Scroll down to view a couple of photos of Joey's signing on November 10 in Independence, Mo.

Joey Johnson signs his national Letter of Intent
to attend Missouri State Univ. Joey is flanked by
his parents Brad and Caryl Johnson, his high school
golf coach Greg Finley (left), and his asst.
basketball coach Brent Davis

Joey Johnson Signing His Letter of Intent to MSU

Rain Cancels Day Two of Nationals

The Christ Prep Patriots played about 8 holes Friday before thunderstorms in the Springfield area halted play at the National Christian Homeschool Golf Championships held at Rivercut Golf Course.  The players were brought of the course about 10:15 a.m. when lightning was spotted in the area. After an almost four hour delay the tournament was finally cancelled and awards were given based on the 18 hole scores from Day 1.

It appeared both the Patriot team and Joey Johnson (-2 after four holes) were making up some ground when play was halted. As a result, the Patriot team settled for third place overall and Joey received the second place medal for his efforts Thursday in shooting a 3-over 75.

The Patriots who participated in Springfield were Sierra Massing, Phoebe Finley, Garrett Routh, Logan Routh, Nolan Becerra, Adam Johnson, Joey Johnson, and Timothy Finley.

Check back with us later as we'll try to post some photos from Nationals.

Patriots Third After Day One



Patriot Joey Johnson Putts on No. 15

 The Christ Prep Patriots shot a combined 339 today during the first round of the National Christian Homeschool Golf Championships. CPA's total was good for third place behind the Missouri Blaze which shot a combined 318 and North State (North Carolina) which shot a 335.

Christ Prep has its work cut out for it tomorrow if it expects to overcome its 21 stroke deficit to the Blaze, which rode the coattails of Donald Stimble's 3-under par 69 en route to its commanding lead.

CPA's Joey Johnson is in sole possession of second place after his first day score of 75. In all four players shot 79 or below during day one action.

We'll try to have final results posted tomorrow shortly after the conclusion of the tournament.

Patriots Travel to Homeschool Nationals

The Christ Prep Patriots are in Springfield, Mo. to compete in the National Christian Homeschool Golf Championships. The two-day, 36-hole event features eight teams and approximately fifty golfers from around the country. The second annual event is being held at the Rivercut Golf Course in Springfield.

Patriots Adam and Joey Johnson, Logan Routh, Nolan Becerra, and Timothy Finley comprise the CPA team and will be competing for both team and individual honors. Garrett Routh will also be participating in the individual competition and female golfers Sierra Massing and Phoebe Finley will be participating in the girls division.

All golfers will compete from Rivercut's tips, a formidable challenge at over 7,000 yards. Stay tuned for updates from today's first round, which begins at 1:00 p.m. local time.

Patriots Claim Fourth Consecutive KCAA Golf Title

The Christ Prep Patriots shot a combined 340 today at Wichita's Tallgrass C.C. to claim the school's fourth consecutive Kansas Christian Athletic Association (KCAA) golf championship. The Patriots won the Championship by a total of 27 strokes over 2nd Place Sunrise (Wichita) Christian Academy, which shot a combined 367. Veritas of Lawrence claimed third place with a 388.

The Patriots claimed four of the ten individual medals. Leading the way was senior Adam Johnson, who won first place with a five-over-par 76 on the 6,200 yard, par 71 Tallgrass layout.  Adam Johnson's win capped a streak of three consecutive victories during which he played 54 holes in just three over par.

Following Adam Johnson was brother Joey who shot a seven-over 78 which was good enough for sole possession of second place. Logan Routh and Nolan Becerra both shot 93, which landed them in an 8th Place tie.

Other CPA participants, all with respectable scores but just out of the medals, included Timothy Finley, Jacob Bronars, and Darren Wallace.

Today's Championship marked the last competition for seniors Jacob Bronars and Darren Wallace. The rest of today's team, plus a couple of others, will be in action next week at the Home School Nationals in Springfield, Mo.

Scroll down to view a couple more pictures of today's action.

Seniors (from left) Jacob Bronars, Darren Wallace, & Adam Johnson



Medalists (from left) Joey Johnson (2nd), Logan Routh (8th), Adam
Johnson (1st), & Nolan Becerra (9th)



Patriots Capture CPA Inv. as Adam Johnson Shoots Even Par



CPA Seniors (From Left) Adam Johnson,
 Drew Langston, Addison Shaw, Sam Aldrich,
Jacob Bronars, Darren Wallace, Brett Mellen,
Eric Fixler, & Jordan Uebelein.

 The Christ Prep Patriots took four teams to its own CPA Invitational Tuesday and came away with first and a tie for third at the tournament, held at St. Andrews Golf Club in Overland Park.

Christ Prep's "Team 1011," composed of sophomores and juniors took the overall crown with a combined score of 359. Team 1011 was comprised of Joey Johnson, Logan Routh, Timothy Finley, Sierra Massing, and Jacob Bishoff (freshman playing "up").

Following CPA's sophomores and juniors was Veritas Christian which shot a 368. Christ Prep's "Team 789," which was made up of the team's junior high players tied for third place with Center Place. Both teams shot a 390. Team 789 was made up of Nolan Becerra, Garrett Routh, Sawyer Massing, Judah Brown, Phoebe Finley, and Nelson Searcy.

The Patriots also had two senior teams in the Invitational. Christ Prep Senior "Red" edged out Christ Prep Senior "Blue" for the coveted Senior Cup. The Senior Red Team was made up of Adam Johnson, Jacob Bronars, Addison Shaw, Jordan Uebelein, and Eric Fixler. The Senior Blue Team was Darren Wallace, Drew Langston, Sam Aldrich, and Brett Mellen. Red edged Blue by just nine strokes--413 to 424.

The Patriots claimed eight of the 15 medals awarded at the Invitational. Adam Johnson once again shot an outstanding round, carding an even par 71 on the St. Andrews layout.  Nick Gardner of Veritas was second with a 76. The remaining Patriots winning medals were as follows:

• Joey Johnson, 78 (3rd)
• Jacob Bronars, 84 (4th)
• Logan Routh, 87 (7th)
• Nelson Searcy, 89 (8th)
• Darren Wallace, 91 (10th)
• Timothy Finley, 93 (11th)
• Garrett Routh, 93 (12th)

Seven Patriots will travel to Tallgrass Country Club in Wichita next Tuesday to compete in the KCAA Championships.

Scroll down to view more photos of last Tuesday's action.

Patriot Senior Adam Johnson lines up a putt  on his way
to shooting an even par 71.

Senior Patriots Travel to Horton Invitational

Patriots (From Left) Jordan Uebelein, Brett Mellen, Eric Fixler,
Sam Aldrich, Jacob Bronars, & Addison Shaw

 A team of six Patriots travelled to Horton, Kans. yesterday to participate in the Horton Invitational. The nine hole event featured 10 teams from schools throughout Kansas. The Patriot team (all seniors) of Sam Aldrich, Jacob Bronars, Eric Fixler, Brett Mellen, Addison Shaw, and Jordan Uebelein placed fifth in the event with a combined score of 227. Jacob Bronars won 7th place individually with a 47.

Enjoy some photos from yesterday's action....

The Patriot Team with Mascot Timothy Finley

Following the golf tournament a competitive eating contest was held at Pizza Hut in Atchison, Kans.

Patriots Tie School Record 309, Adam Johnson Shoots 70 at Veritas

Another day. Another golf course. Another tournament. And another 70--from another Johnson. This time it was Adam Johnson's turn to quietly stroll from hole to hole at the Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence, Kans. on his way to a tournament championship and first place with a 2-under-par 70. Brother Joey was not far behind, shooting 1-over 73, good enough for third place. Teammate Logan Routh completed his round with an impressive 77 which placed him firmly in 5th Place. Throw in scores from Nolan Becerra, Phoebe Finley and Sierra Massing and the Patriot "Blue Team" tied a school record and won the Veritas Invitational with a total team score of 309.

The Patriot "Red Team" placed third behind Veritas (2nd). CPA Red was led by Jacob Bronars' 83 which gave him sixth place at the meet. Teammates Garrett Routh, Darren Wallace, Jacob Bishoff, Sawyer Massing and Judah Brown contributed to the Red team as it totalled a 395.

Check out a couple photos of the Blue Team and the combined teams enjoying their awards at Veritas.


CPA Blue Team (not shown Nolan Becerra and Sierra Massing)



Joey Johnson Blisters Cardinal Hill as Patriots Win Jewell Invitational

William Jewell Inv. Champs (from left) Darren Wallace,
Adam Johnson,  Joey Johnson, Timothy Finley & Nolan Becerra

The Christ Prep Patriots shot a 325 yesterday en route to an impressive victory in the afternoon session of the William Jewell Invitational in Liberty, Mo. The Patriots placed three in the top five individual medals, led by Joey Johnson's 2-under par 70 on the Cardinal Hill Golf Course.

Joey was followed in second place by brother Adam (80) while Nolan Becerra shot 84 which was good enough for 4th Place. The Patriots were followed in second and third places by Harrisonville and Lexington.

Joey's score of 70 was by far the low round for both the morning and afternoon sessions. His mark beat even the Mizzou-bound and Kearney High golfer Ryan Zech's morning post of 4-over 76. Joey brought the Cardinal Hill track to its knees with laser-like iron play and outstanding putting.

The Patriots resume action in Lawrence, Kans. Tuesday at the Veritas Invitational.

Patriots Second at Hayden Invitational; Third at Veritas

The Christ Prep Patriots deployed two squads to two frigid, wind-swept Kansas golf courses yesterday and returned home with a significant amount of hardware.

The team of Adam and Joey Johnson, Logan Routh, Nolan Becerra, Darren Wallace and Timothy Finley traveled to Cypress Ridge G.C. in Topeka to participate in the first annual Hayden Invitational. These Patriots combined for a total of 322 strokes which was good enough for second place in the event. CPA was just seven shots behind first place Piper which shot a 315.

In addition to the team honors, Christ Prep placed three golfers in the top ten. Receiving the fourth place medal was Adam Johnson who shot a six-over-par 76. Joey Johnson was 7th with a 79 while Logan Routh's 82 was good for 9th place. First place was won by Parker Miller of Piper who shot a three-over 73.

Following are the complete team results:

1. Piper 315
2. Christ Prep 322
3. Ottawa 327
4. Hayden 330
5. KC Christian 335
6. Tonganoxie 346
7. Holton 347
8. DeSoto 361
9. Basehor 378
10. Mill Valley
11. Hayden Gold 391
12. Lansing 433

Six other Patriots--Sam Aldrich, Jacob Bronars, Garrett Routh, Jacob Bishoff, Sierra Massing, and Addison Shaw--traveled to Alvamar G.C. in Lawrence to participate in the Veritas Invitational. This group of Patriots combined for a score of 417 which was good enough for third place in the event.  Veritas and Bishop Seabury were first and second place, respectively.

CPA freshman Garrett Routh received the third place medal in this event. Garret fired a 92 on the difficult Alvamar layout.

Five Patriots will attend the William Jewell Invitational this Friday at Cardinal Hill G.C. in Liberty, Mo.

Patriots Win Five of Fifteen Medals at Horton

                                                                                               

The Christ Prep Patriots travelled to Horton, Kans. Monday to compete in the Horton Invitational golf tournament held at Lakeside Country Club. The Patriots brought six players to the event, five of which brought home a medal. Adam Johnson (shown in video above) led all CPA golfers with a 77 which was good enough for a tie for second. Timothy Finley shot an 81 which won him the sixth place medal. Logan Routh's 87 put him in 12th place while Nolan Becerra and Garrett Routh tied for 13th with a pair of 88s. The Horton format allowed for a variety of different scoring methods. The Patriots won under the system which totalled all six player scores. The team finished near the top in the two man and four man scoring system. Enjoy some video of yesterday's action....

Patriots Win St. Mary's Dual

The Christ Prep Patriots traveled to Winterstone Golf Club in Independence, Mo. last week to compete against St. Mary's High School in a V/JV dual golf match. The Patriots won the varsity contest by a narrow margin (175-178) over the host Trojans. In the junior varsity matchup the Patriots fell by one stroke.

The individual medalist for the contest was Logan Routh who shot a 4-over-par 40 on the Winterstone front side. Garrett Routh followed with a 42. The JV was led by an impressive 48 from Sam Aldrich.

The Christ Prep varsity travels to Horton, Kans. tomorrow (April 18) to compete in the Horton Invitational. CPA sends split squads into action Tuesday as teams travel to the Hayden Invitational in Topeka and the Veritas Invitational in Lawrence.

Scroll dow to view other photos from last week's St. Mary's Dual.

Brett Mellen and Sierra Massing stroll up the 9th Fairway



Teammates Sam Aldrich, Nolan Becerra, Logan Routh, and Garrett Routh



Patriot JV Teams Scorch Eagle Bend

The Christ Prep Patriots took a couple of teams this past Monday to the Veritas JV meet at Eagle Bend Golf Course in Lawrence, Kans. The teams once again accomplished what's become somewhat commonplace for the Patriots--they finished 1-2 in the competition.  In fact, out of 18 team and individual medals handed out at the awards ceremony, CPA golfers brought home 17.

CPA "Blue," consisting of (at left) Judah Brown, Jacob Bishoff, Phoebe Finley, Drew Langston, Sam Aldrich, and Garrett Routh combined for a low team total of 191 on the Eagle Bend front side. That mark was good enough for first place honors.

Team "Red," shown below and consisting of Nelson Searcy, Sierra Massing, Sawyer Massing, Jordan Uebelein, Eric Fixler, and Brett Mellen, carded at total of 223 which put them solidly in second place. Teams from Veritas, Bishop Seabury, Central Heights, Flint Hills Christian, and Cair Paravel rounded out the field.

In addition to the excellent team showing, freshman Garrett Routh brought home medalist honors with a solid round of 40. Patriot Drew Langston was 3rd with a 48 while teammates Nelson Searcy, Jacob Bishoff, and Sawyer Massing found themselves in 4th, 5th, and 6th places, respectively, with scores of 49, 50, and 51.

Stay tuned for reports from the varsity's Tuesday win at the St. Mary's dual held at Winterstone in Independence.

Christ Prep Third at Blue Springs South's "Jaguar Invitational"

The Christ Prep Patriot golf team faced its toughest competition of the young 2011 season today and shot a combined score of 331 at the Blue Springs South "Jaguar Invitational" held at Lakewood Oaks G.C. in Lee's Summit, Mo. The score was good enough for third place in the 19 team tournament.

The Patriots individual scores fell within a tight range as Joey Johnson shot an 81, Adam Johnson  an 82, Logan Routh an 83, Nolan Becerra an 85, and Timothy Finley a 90. None of the five Patriots were in the top ten, although Joey Johnson's 81 was tied for 10th (Joey lost in a scorecard playoff). The tournament's top two finishers included Blue Springs South's Blake Windsor (74), and Mizzou-bound golfer Ryan Zech of Kearney (75).

Following are the scores of the 19 teams:

1. Blue Springs South "A" 322
2. Staley 328
3. Christ Prep 331
4. Kearney 333
5. Liberty 337
6. William Chrisman 338
7. Fort Osage 342
8. St. Pius 351
9. Lee's Summit North 353
10. Liberty North 356
11. Raytown South 358
12. Lee's Summit West 362
13. Blue Springs South "B" 363
14. Rockhurst "B" 364
15. Truman 375
16. Blue Springs 381
17. Lee's Summit 402
18. Belton 425
19. Barstow 440

Follow this link to view the results of this tournament as published in the Kansas City Star:
http://varsity.kansascity.com/custom/article&news_id=4888

The Patriots varsity and junior varsity travel to Winterstone G.C. in Independence tomorrow where they will compete in a dual meet against St. Mary's of Independence.

Look for another post tomorrow as we highlight the junior varsity's impressive showing at the Veritas JV tournament held today at Eagle Bend GC in Lawrence, Kans.

Patriots Sweep Honors at Blue Ridge

CPA "Blue"

The Christ Prep Patriots sent two golf teams and 14 players to the Blue Ridge Christian Invitational today in Kansas City. The two teams finished 1-2 and the Patriots claimed 5 of 6 individual medals at the 18 hole event, held at the Royal Meadows Golf Club.

CPA brought two equally divided "split squad" teams to the tournament. In addition to the main tournament, which took the four best scores among the two teams' rosters, the Patriots held their own grudge match between the two CPA teams--"Patriot Blue" vs. "Patriot Red."

The Patriot Blue team consisted of Joey Johnson, Darren Wallace, Logan Routh, Jordan Uebelein, Sierra Massing, Phoebe Finley, and Nelson Searcy. The Patriot Red team was comprised of Adam Johnson, Timothy Finley, Jacob Bishoff, Jacob Bronars, Drew Langston, Sawyer Massing, and Judah Brown.

Patriot Blue defeated Patriot Red 332-362  in the overall Blue Ridge tournament, where the best four scores from each of the teams' seven players were tallied. However, in the CPA version of the match, all seven scores were added together. With that format Patriot Red beat Patriot Blue by a score of 688 to 724. In the end, Patriot Red received the winners trophy but Patriot Blue received pizza.

As stated previously, CPA golfers won 5 of the 6 medals awarded for individual scores.  Joey Johnson was overall medalist with a 2-over-par 72. Logan Routh tied for second with a 79 while Adam Johnson, Darren Wallace, and Timothy Finley placed 4th, 5th, and 6th with scores of 83, 86, and 87, respectively.

The Patriot varsity gets back into action next Monday, April 11 at the Blue Springs South Invitational at Lakewood Oaks. The JV travels that same day to the Veritas Invitational in Lawrence, Kans.




CPA "Red"