When CPA was last state champions in 2018, it was as a result of Kane Patterson, now at Clemson, who ran for 110 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Battleground Academy.
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CPA’s Cade Law (11) hugs Sam Smith (8) after the win over Lipscomb Academy in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Two years later, it was Kane’s younger brother, Langston Patterson, who was CPA’s top player, leading the Lions to their third straight appearance in the Division II-AA state championship.
CPA players celebrate with fans after beating Lipscomb Academy in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA holds their championship trophy after beating Lipscomb Academy in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Brewer Myers (7) celebrates with fans after beating Lipscomb Academy in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) celebrates after Cade Law (11) was named the MVP after beating Lipscomb Academy in he Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer congratulates CPA on their win in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Tate Taylor (8) and Eli Miller (15) console each other after losing to CPA in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy players react after the team’s loss to CPA in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Graham Roten (73) brings the championship trophy to the student section after beating Lipscomb Academy in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA players hold up their trophy in front of the jumbotron after beating Lipscomb Academy during the TSSAA State Championship game on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) hugs Sam Smith (8) after the win over Lipscomb Academy in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Reynolds (17) is thrown up in the air by Graham Roten (73) after Reynolds scored a touchdown during the fourth quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Reid Williford (20) celebrates an interception late in the fourth quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA fans react to the interception late in the fourth quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Alex Broome (20) runs in a touchdown past CPA’s Drew Aiken (6) during the fourth quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Alex Broome (20) celebrates his touchdown with Daniel Green (7) during the fourth quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) carries the ball and is tripped up by Lipscomb Academy’s Eli Miller (15) during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Daniel Green (7) makes a catch defended by CPA’s Shelby Whiteside (18) during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Ryan Young (82) celebrates his extra-point kick with Trip Morrow (35) during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) pushes down the middle during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) moves the ball defended by Lipscomb Academy’s Willie Berris (1) during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Reid Williford (20) carries the ball after a catch defended by Lipscomb Academy’s Willie Berris (1) during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) celebrates a touchdown by Cade Law (11) during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) tries to get over the Lipscomb Academy defenders but falls short of the goal line during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Willie Berris (1) and CPA’s Cade Law (11) grab each other’s face masks during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) is brought down on the one-yard line during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Chazan Page (55) hoists up Alex Broome (20) after Broome’s touchdown during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer yells during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) battles Lipscomb Academy’s Tate Taylor (8) during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) gets away from Lipscomb Academy’s Jordan Jackson (6) during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Shelby Whiteside (18) is hurt on the field during the second half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) is forced out of bounds by Lipscomb Academy’s Willie Berris (1) during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Tyler Reid (4) runs the ball during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer yells during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Tyler Reid (4) is stopped by Lipscomb Academy’s Jaden Lyles (2) as Lipscomb Academy’s Chase Allen (22) closes in during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Alex Broome (20) runs in a touchdown during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Luther Richesson (5) runs for a first touchdown during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Luther Richesson (5) scrambles to get away from CPA’s Scott Shipman (19) during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) falls into the endzone for a touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) scores a touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) celebrates his touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) is congratulated after his touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) celebrates his touchdown with Cade Law (11) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Luther Richesson (5) passes during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Tate Taylor (8) brings down CPA’s Cade Law (11) as he advances on a keeper during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Beau Dawson (4) makes a catch over CPA’s Cade Reynolds (17) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer watches during the third quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) runs the ball to the 2-yard line defended by Lipscomb Academy’s Hunter High (33) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Daniel Green (7) makes a touchdown catch over CPA’s Drew Aiken (6) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Daniel Green (7) celebrates his touchdown with Justin Hughes (26) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Daniel Green (7) makes a touchdown catch over CPA’s Drew Aiken (6) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Chazan Page (55) lifts up Lipscomb Academy’s Daniel Green (7) after Green’s touchdown during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Brewer Myers (7) stops Lipscomb Academy’s Beau Dawson (4) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Tyler Reid (4) escapes Lipscomb Academy’s Jordan Jackson (6) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Reid Williford (20) runs the ball as Lipscomb Academy’s Willie Berris (1) stops him and Lipscomb Academy’s Braden Ford (45) looks on during the TSSAA State Championship game on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Reid Williford (20) makes a catch and is forced out of bouncs by Lipscomb Academy’s Willie Berris (1) during the second quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) runs the ball and is stopped by Lipscomb Academy’s Tate Taylor (8) during the first half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Jaden Lyles (2) recovers a CPA fumble during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Colin Stewart (57) sacks Lipscomb Academy’s Luther Richesson (5) during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy fans cheer during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Luther Richesson (5) sets up to throw during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Tyler Reid (4) pushes for extra yards during the first half of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against Lipscomb Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) pushes past Lipscomb Academy’s Kaleb Beasley (5) for a touchdown during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA fans celebrate a touchdown during first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against Lipscomb Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) scores the first touchdown of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy’s Alex Broome (20) is tackled by CPA’s Cade Reynolds (17) during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) leaps over Lipscomb Academy’s Jaden Lyles (2) during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) is stopped by Lipscomb Academy’s Eli Miller (15) on a first-down carry during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) gets stopped by Lipscomb Academy defenders during first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Cade Law (11) advances on a keeper during first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against Lipscomb Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA’s Langston Patterson (10) gets a first down against Lipscomb Academy during the first quarter of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy players take the field for the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
CPA head coach Ingle Martin talks to his team before the start of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against Lipscomb Academy at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy head coach Trent Dilfer watches warmups before the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Fans watch warmups before the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game between Lipscomb Academy-CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy students wait for the start of the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy fans watch warmups before the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
Lipscomb Academy fans cheer during warmups before the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl Football Championship game against CPA at Tucker Stadium in Cookeville, Tenn., Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020.
78/78 SLIDES
And it was Langston who led CPA to its fifth state championship on Thursday afternoon as CPA defeated Lipscomb Academy 35-28 in the Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium.
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Patterson, a four-star recruit at linebacker according to the 247Sports Composite, spearheaded CPA’s rushing attack, running for 191 yards and three touchdowns, all of which came in the first half.
CPA (10-1) avenged its 20-14 loss to Lipscomb Academy (10-3) in Week 11.
After Lipscomb Academy tied the game early in the fourth quarter, the Lions handed the ball off to Patterson six times as they marched down the field for a 15-play, 74-yard drive, trying to use up as much time as possible. Cade Law then passed to Cade Reynolds for a 3-yard touchdown pass with 2:31 left.
Then, on the ensuing Lipscomb Academy drive, Reynolds intercepted a pass from Luther Richesson, sealing the CPA win. Law, who passed for 36 yards, one touchdown and rushed for 191 yards and a touchdown, was named the BlueCross Bowl MVP.
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Lipscomb Academy, coached by Trent Dilfer, was in the state championship game for the first time since 2007. Dilfer, in his second year as coach, was hoping to lead the school to its fourth state championship.
The Mustangs trailed 21-7 at halftime and 28-14 midway through the third quarter. Richesson, who passed for 229 yards and two touchdowns, then led back-to-back scoring drives to tie the game.
But Lipscomb Academy was unable to stop CPA’s final drive.
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This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Langston Patterson, Cade Law lead CPA past Lipscomb Academy in Division II-AA football championship