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COACH SPEAK: Second Baptist School's Resurgence Leads Them Back to the State Stage
It’s been a tale of two seasons for Second Baptist School.
After starting the year 1–5, the Eagles regrouped, got healthy, and refocused. The biggest boost came with the return of quarterback Canon Toon, and everything changed from there. SBS has gone 6–1 since his return — and more importantly, 3–0 in the postseason.
Now, the Eagles are headed back to the TAPPS 5A State Championship, where they’ll face All Saints Episcopal of Fort Worth. It’s a familiar matchup: the two programs met in last year’s title game, with All Saints coming out on top.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with head coach Beck Brydon to break down Second Baptist’s resurgence and what it will take to bring home the State Title this time around.
Watch the full interview.
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Coming off an impressive 11-3 campaign that ended just shy of a TAPPS-5A state title, Second Baptist gears up for their newest campaign with unfinished business and a veteran-heavy roster that’s hungry for more.
Now in his third year as head coach, Beck Brydon continues to guide a program that has become a consistent contender through each passing season. The Eagles steamrolled through the playoffs last fall, notching decisive wins over St. Joseph (42-7), St. Joseph Academy (29-10), and rival Fort Bend Christian Academy (35-16) before falling to All Saints Episcopal in the championship.
When it comes to their attack, SBS returns a dynamic duo in the backfield. Senior signal-caller Canon Toon, a second-team, all-district selection, brings a rare mix of size and mobility at 6-foot-4, giving the Eagles a steady presence under center and emerging as one of the more underrated dual-threats in the Houston area. He’s joined by standout tailback Langston Davis – a first-team, all-state recipient – and senior wideouts Allen Thomas (first-team AD) and Jordan Jones (second-team AD) providing Toon with reliable targets.

On the other side of the ball, the Eagles boast a stout defensive front anchored by state second-teamer Kelvin Baptiste (45 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 4 sacks) and Edward Burnett, both returning starters with postseason honors. Versatile junior Jirius Khoury, a second-team, all-district athlete, brings speed and adaptability to the secondary and linebacker units. Considering how close they were to the title, Brydon won’t have to worry about the team’s motivation.
The pieces are falling into place. Now, it’s just about completing the puzzle.































