Christ Presbyterian Academy Routs Christian Brothers 34-14
The Lions advance to face state favorite Baylor in the TSSAA Division II-AAA quarterfinals next week.
Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Football
Christ Presbyterian Academy football defeated Christian Brothers 34-14 in a TSSAA Division II-AAA playoff game. The Lions led 21-7 in the third quarter and forced four interceptions on defense.
Why it matters
The win moves Christ Presbyterian Academy into the quarterfinals, extending a turnaround from a 0-8 start to the season. It also sets up a matchup against Baylor, a team that beat the Lions 42-0 in the regular season.
The final score was 34-14, with CPA ahead 21-7 in the third quarter and four interceptions recorded by its defense. Baylor previously beat CPA 42-0 in the regular season, and the quarterfinal outcome remains unknown.
The players
Christ Presbyterian Academy
A private school in Nashville, Tennessee, whose football program competes in the TSSAA Division II-AAA playoffs.
Baylor School
A private college-preparatory school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the state favorite in the TSSAA Division II-AAA bracket.
Christian Brothers High School
A Catholic high school in Memphis, Tennessee, whose football team lost to CPA in this playoff game.
The details
Wright Martin hauled in a one-handed 10-yard touchdown catch off a direct snap, while Jack VanOrman ran 28 yards for a score and threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Van Dickey. Miller Walden added an 87-yard touchdown run, and Christian Brothers was held scoreless in the second and fourth quarters.
Timeline
Last year: CPA reached the DII-AAA semifinals.
Next week: CPA plays Baylor in the TSSAA Division II-AAA quarterfinals.
Next season: CPA begins a two-year non-region schedule.
Season Trajectory
After starting 0-8 and reaching the DII-AAA semifinals last year, Christ Presbyterian Academy's playoff run shows how quickly a program can rebound in the postseason. A quarterfinal win over Baylor would mark a second straight deep run for the program in the Division II-AAA bracket.
The quarterfinal matchup against Baylor will determine whether CPA can extend its playoff run into the state semifinals. Fans tracking the bracket will need to watch Baylor's offense, which has been the state's most consistent scoring unit this season.
The takeaway
A 0-8 start did not stop Christ Presbyterian Academy from winning a playoff game, and the Lions' defense forced four turnovers in the process. Their next test against Baylor will show whether that turnaround can continue into the state quarterfinals.
What happens next
Christ Presbyterian Academy plays Baylor in the TSSAA Division II-AAA quarterfinals next week.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Main Street Media of Tennessee -.
