West Platte had to start their season on the road on Saturday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a blow against the Christ Prep Academy Patriots, falling 41-0. While losing is never fun, the Bluejays can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' football rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 240th in Missouri, while the Patriots are ranked 82nd in Kansas).
Justice Criniere had an outrageously good game for Christ Prep Academy as he rushed for 112 yards and one score on only 11 carries, and also threw for 118 yards and three TDs while completing 87.5% of his passes. Those 112 rushing yards gave Criniere a new career-high. Timothy Edwards was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and one touchdown.
Christ Prep Academy's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Looking ahead, West Platte will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Crest Ridge at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Christ Prep Academy, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will square off against Penney at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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