Inaugural Season 2026 — Kansas • Oklahoma • Missouri

IRON SHARPENS
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Five programs. Three states. Nine national championships. The Great Plains Christian Athletic Conference — where homeschool and private school football meets faith, fire, and the pursuit of something greater than a scoreboard.

CHRIST PREP PATRIOTSNOAH JAGUARSOKC PATRIOTSLIGHTHOUSE CHARGERSST. MARY'S CRUSADERSIRON SHARPENS IRON
CHRIST PREP PATRIOTSNOAH JAGUARSOKC PATRIOTSLIGHTHOUSE CHARGERSST. MARY'S CRUSADERSIRON SHARPENS IRON
5
Programs
3
States
9
National Titles
1998
Oldest Program
Faith
Member Programs

THE FIVE

Five established Christian football programs, united by faith and forged through years of cross-state competition.

CP

Christ Prep Patriots

Lenexa, Kansas (Kansas City Metro)

Christ Prep Patriots football exists to bring Christ-honoring discipleship to young men, using football as the teaching vehicle. Based in the Kansas City metro area, Christ Prep draws student-athletes from homeschool families and Christian schools across the region. The program is an affiliate member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA), meaning they are approved to compete against public and private schools in both Kansas and Missouri.

2025 NHFA D1 National Champions (13...2019 NHFA National Champions
NJ

NOAH Jaguars

Tulsa, Oklahoma

The Northeast Oklahoma Association of Homeschools (NOAH) is Tulsa's premier homeschool athletic organization. Founded in 1998 when seventeen families came together to create a basketball program, NOAH has grown into a multi-sport powerhouse offering football, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, cheer, shooting, tennis, track & field, cross country, and more.

Est. 1998 — One of Oklahoma's oldes...12+ sports offered
OK

OKC Patriots

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The OKC Patriots have been Oklahoma City's premier homeschool football program since 2002. As a faith-based organization, the Patriots prioritize values, mentorship, and camaraderie alongside athletic prowess. Their program isn't just about touchdowns and tackles — it's a comprehensive journey that instills character, values, and leadership.

Est. 2002 — OKC's premier homeschoo...5th grade through varsity pipeline
LC

Lighthouse Christian Chargers

Springfield, Missouri

Lighthouse Christian Athletics is Southwest Missouri's premier homeschool athletics organization. The football program was founded in 2006 as the "Springfield Christian Chargers," beginning with 14 players in 8-man football and growing into one of the most decorated homeschool football programs in the nation.

5× NHFA National Champions (2008, 2...Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (Class...
SM

St. Mary's Academy Crusaders

St. Marys, Kansas

St. Mary's Academy is a traditional Catholic school located in the small town of St. Marys in northeast Kansas. Unlike the other GPCAC members, St. Mary's is a brick-and-mortar private school rather than a homeschool organization — making the conference a unique blend of both educational models united by Christian faith and competitive athletics.

Traditional Catholic AcademyClassical curriculum with Latin
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2026 Season

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

The inaugural GPCAC football season. Each team plays every conference opponent at least once.

1
Christ Prep
Patriots
CP
VS
NJ
NOAH
Jaguars
TBD
2
OKC
Patriots
OK
VS
LC
Lighthouse
Chargers
TBD
3
St. Mary's
Crusaders
SM
VS
CP
Christ Prep
Patriots
TBD
Conference Honors

GPCAC AWARDS

End-of-season recognition celebrating excellence on the field and character off it.

CONFERENCE MVP

The most outstanding player in the conference, voted by all head coaches.

OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

The top offensive performer across all conference games.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR

The most dominant defensive force in conference play.

Latest

CONFERENCE NEWS

Announcements, previews, recaps, and everything happening across the GPCAC.

ANNOUNCEMENT

GPCAC OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES FOR INAUGURAL 2026 SEASON

Five Christian football programs from across Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri have come together to form the Great Plains Christian Athletic Conference — creating the first formalized conference for Christian and homeschool football in the Great Plains region.

March 2026
CHAMPIONSHIP

CHRIST PREP CAPS PERFECT 13-0 SEASON WITH NHFA D1 TITLE

The Christ Prep Patriots defeated the Tomball Christian Warriors 22-7 to claim the 2025 NHFA Division 1 National Championship.

November 2025
PREVIEW

2026 GPCAC SEASON PREVIEW: FIVE THINGS TO WATCH

Can Christ Prep defend their national title? Will NOAH emerge as the conference favorite? Your team-by-team breakdown.

Coming August 2026

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”

— PROVERBS 27:17

THREE STATES. ONE CONFERENCE.

The GPCAC spans the heart of the Great Plains — from the Kansas City metro to Tulsa to Springfield.

KS
Kansas
  • Christ Prep Patriots — Lenexa
  • St. Mary's Crusaders — St. Marys
OK
Oklahoma
  • NOAH Jaguars — Tulsa
  • OKC Patriots — Oklahoma City
MO
Missouri
  • Lighthouse Chargers — Springfield

THE INAUGURAL SEASON STARTS 2026

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