Rosehill Christian April 2024

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\\ By Matthew Ogle WALKER ENTERS FINAL SEASON WITH ROSEHILL CHRISTIAN CAMPUS BIG MAN ON

‘ahead of the game’, but it almost feels that way in terms of strength when baseball season comes around. “As the quarterback for the football team, I’ve assumed the leader role. So, I feel more prepared to help wherever I’m needed. It just comes more naturally in the Spring.” After the Eagles reached the TAPPS postseason a year ago, in which he received all state recognition, Walker will be relied on to assume that leadership position once again. He will be joined by seniors Cade Whitt and Joseph Hext. “We’re really young this year,” he said. “I think that the few older, more experienced guys need to help these younger guys out. The current underclassmen on the team are going to be really good – I can see it. But, we just need to make them feel more comfortable and relaxed in order to bring out their potential.” What the Eagles lack in veteran experience, they make up for in leadership. Trey Walker is an embodiment of that. All that’s left now is to see how that translates onto the diamond.

MOVING TO A NEW SCHOOL CAN BE A DAUNTING TASK FOR ANYONE. FACTOR IN THE TRANSITION FROM PUBLIC TO PRIVATE SCHOOL, AND THE CHANGE IS AMPLIFIED. However, after transferring from Klein Cain three years ago, Trey Walker wasted no time in establishing himself as a competitor within Rosehill Christian. “My time here has honestly been a ride,” he laughed. “That’s the best way I can describe it. I initially came here for football, but the whole experience has been amazing. Coming from a big Class 6A public school to the tight-knit environment here was the best thing for me. “I feel like I’ve made some life-long friends here and have achieved more things than I likely would have ever gotten in public school. Rosehill has made me a better person as a whole.” Just as he mentioned, Walker initially came to RCS for the football program. His arm made him a prime candidate to be the Eagles’ starting quarterback, for which the lefty signal-caller earned all-state honors in 2023. Additionally, that same arm makes him the ace for coach Nathan Utt’s baseball program. “I think football coming before baseball has always helped to keep my arm in shape,” said Walker. “I wouldn’t say I’m always

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