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.