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2022-23 Second Baptist School Baseball
RESILIENCY: SBS Baseball returns to State Tourney despite slow start
Due to some of their key returning players--namely juniors JD Crisp (OF) and Turner Murdock (P/UTL)--suffering various injuries to start the year, the Eagles were 3-12 prior to district play.
Second Baptist's JD Crisp (2022)Lily Cox (VYPE)
However, the leaders on the SBS roster weren’t going down without a fight.
“It was a real experience,” said Head Coach Rayner Noble. “We played extremely good competition early on, and the losses were piling up. However, I believe this created a certain mental toughness and unity. Knowing that we had to develop depth and confidence at the same time has been our focus this season.”
The Eagles would proceed to resurge as a unit, climbing up the division rankings with rapid progression to conclude the regular season in the No. 3 spot in their district (9-5 record).
Seconf Baptist's Ty BakerBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Subsequently, Second Baptist would trounce San Antonio Christin 7-0 in the Area Round before defeating their district rival Lutheran South Academy by a score of 8-2 in the D-II regional round.
Texas A&M signee Ty Baker racked up three RBIs, which included a two-run shot over the fence. Dallas Baptist University signee Luke Pettitte dominated on the mound. The Eagles return to the state final four.
Second Baptist's Luke Pettitte Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
And to think, some thought their season was over at the midway point.
“Our guys have been resilient all year long,” Noble said. “We have gotten outstanding pitching and hitting as of late. We’re looking forward to going to Arlington for the next step.”
Some of the stars of SBS BaseballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
2023 has been a statement year for the Second Baptist program. But, as Coach Noble implied, the job isn’t done yet. Stay tuned for the finale, as the Eagles aim to repeat.
2022-23 Concordia Lutheran Baseball
TALK OF THE TOWN: Concordia Lutheran leads VYPE's Private School Rankings
How about Houston Christian? They have played well early on, putting the SPC on notice. FBCA, TWCA, Lutheran South, and Second Baptist are the players in TAPPS D2. Second Baptist School has been battling injury in the regular season.
With that in mind, it is time to unveil the VYPE updated power rankings for Houston Private School baseball.
- Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (18-0)--TAPPS D1
- Houston Christian Mustangs (13-3)--SPC 4A
- FBCA Eagles (12-2, 4-0)--TAPPS D2
- Kinkaid Falcons (16-10)--SPC 4A
- St. Pius X Panthers (10-6, 0-1)--TAPPS D1
- TWCA Warriors (12-7, 5-1)--TAPPS D2
- Lutheran South Pioneers (12-8, 3-3)--TAPPS D2
- St. Thomas Eagles (12-7-1, 1-0)--TAPPS D1
- Bay Area Christian Broncos (15-12)--TAPPS D3
- Second Baptist Eagles (6-13, 3-3)-TAPPS D2
Houston Christian Mustangs (No.2)
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
