This winter the VYPE Media team visited the campus of Second Baptist School for our annual winter media day! We had the pleasure of sitting down with the talented athletes and coaches at Second Baptist to take you inside the program.
Get ready for the season as VYPE goes Inside the Program with the Second Baptist School Girl's Basketball Team!
Houston Christian has gone through a major overhaul
Houston Christian School is raising the bar when it comes to private school athletics.
Located on the Beltway, the SPC powerhouse has made a major investment into its athletic program with a complete renovation of its facilities.
VYPE got an exclusive tour from Athletic Director Terry Pirtle, who walked us through the Mustangs' impressive new digs — a true game-changer for student-athletes and fans alike.
From upgraded locker rooms to enhanced training spaces, The Stable is ready to fuel Houston Christian’s continued rise.
Canon Toon has already left his mark on Second Baptist School, leading the Eagles to a TAPPS Division II State Title game last fall as a 6-foot-4 dual-threat quarterback. This winter, he swapped the cleats for high-tops and helped guide the Eagles to a TAPPS basketball state championship, showcasing his athletic versatility.
Now entering his senior season, Toon — a four-year varsity starter — is laser-focused on two major goals: winning a state football title and earning a Division I scholarship.
“Going out with a title as a senior is my main focus,” Toon said. “I’m a pretty vocal leader, but this year I really want to grow my leadership qualities even more.”
Last season, Toon produced video-game numbers, throwing for 1,864 yards and 25 touchdowns, while adding 1,083 rushing yards and 14 scores on the ground. This summer, he’ll be busy attending college camps and making visits as he works toward finding his collegiate home.
“Every campus I visit, I learn something different," he said. "I’m just piecing everything together right now.”
Toon holds an offer from Tennessee State and plans upcoming trips to Central Florida, Tulane, Furman, and Baylor. One of his key areas of focus this offseason: developing patience in the pocket.
“I’m working on being comfortable staying in the pocket and getting through my second and third progressions instead of trying to escape too early,” he said.
Toon's journey as a quarterback began unexpectedly. As a freshman, he lined up at receiver and defensive back before being thrust into the starting quarterback role his sophomore year after an injury to the starter.
“I was thrown into the fire,” he laughed. “But it gave me a clear vision of how much goes into running an offense and reading defenses. I just fell in love with that part of the game.”
While the recruiting process has become increasingly difficult for high school quarterbacks due to the transfer portal, Toon remains committed to "trusting the process."
“The portal has made it tough," he said. "You’ll have a great conversation with a coach one day and then not hear back for months. But you can’t worry about it — you just keep working and eventually the right opportunity will come."
Off the field, Toon trains with renowned quarterback coach Steve Calhoun and studies film of players like Robert Griffin III — one of his childhood idols — and Josh Allen.
“My dad was a punter at Baylor, so I’ve always been a huge RGIII fan," he said. "And I love the way Josh Allen plays. Watching their film definitely influences my game.”
With his final high school season ahead, Canon Toon’s combination of talent, leadership, and work ethic make him a name to watch — both in Texas and beyond.
“I know what I can bring to a program," Toon said. "Now, I’m just looking for a college that believes in me.”
There's a new face on the Fort Bend Christian Academy staff.
The Eagles introduce Ben Hoffmeier as the incoming Head Football Coach, Assistant Athletic Director, and Strength & Conditioning Coordinator.
As he brings in experience from Jacksonville HS, Brazos Christian School, Houston Baptist University, Wheaton College, and Northland Christian School in his 17-year coaching career, this program is moving in an exciting direction.
VYPE's Matthew Ogle spoke with brand-new FBCA Football HC Ben Hoffmeier, detailing the culture he's bringing and what to expect from the Eagles moving forward.
Check out the interview below!
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