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At Second Baptist School, we aim to educate the whole student by providing opportunities in academics, the arts, and athletics. Participating in our athletic program and being coached by godly men and women are some of the most effective ways to prepare students for success long after they leave our campus. The people who have had the greatest influence on who I am today, besides my parents, are my coaches. The athletic experience at SBS and the coaches who lead our teams are vital to accomplishing our mission to equip students to think

critically, live biblically and lead courageously to impact the world for Jesus Christ. I am confident that as you read this magazine, you will recognize our pursuit of excellence. We seek to offer students exceptional athletic experiences by providing them with world-class coaches, state-of-the art facilities, and a comprehensive performance training program so they can achieve their greatest potential. Go Eagles! Dr. Don Davis Head of School

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on the cover Photo by Bradley Collier VICTORY FORMATION: (Above) Olivia

Smith, Turner Murdock, Elliott Preston, Michael Olaly, (middle row) JD Crisp, Livy Sauvageau, Caroline Lane, Mackenzie Schmidt and (below) John Platis are ones to watch in 2023-24.

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Second Baptist School Athletics is proud to partner with VYPE and highlight some of the achievements of SBS teams, coaches and athletes. Second Baptist School has incredible coaches who work with student athletes on and off the field to help them soar to new heights of excellence. It is rewarding to capture these stories here in the 2022-2023 VYPE magazine. I am passionate about the life change that is possible through the victories and failures on and off the field as a student engages with interscholastic sports. I believe Second Baptist School is one of the best schools in the nation, and I am blessed to work alongside coaches who love God, love young people and have a passion for athletics. The Class of 2023 was a special class and we are incredibly proud of them for their hard work, leadership and commitment to our athletics program. We have nationally ranked athletes, state champions, district champions and 13 students moving onto the next level. Thank you to those who support Second Baptist School athletics. I am very excited to see what God will continue to do in the lives of our student athletes. Go Eagles! Mike Walker Director of Athletics

ARTICLES Spotlight

Pioneering Again Faces in the Crowd Fall Wrap

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players, to take the program to an even greater level.” This will be an intriguing process to witness come this Fall. Stay tuned to see how far Brydon will take the Eagles’ program.

to working alongside them. What I bring is perhaps a slightly different view on how the non-Xs and O-things are done, which starts with further enhancing the relationships between all the

at SBS. There were several opportunities that come with the job, but a part of him missed the comradery of the locker room. “When you’re at a place for as long as I’ve been, sometimes it’s a little more difficult to change things since you’ve been doing them one way for so long,” Brydon said. “Sometimes a new opportunity allows you to restart. I’ve always been more of a ‘pioneer’ than a ‘farmer’ and being the Second Baptist School coach allows me to ‘pioneer’ again.” Brydon will have plenty of talent to work with at the established TAPPS power that is Second Baptist School. Given the success they’ve already compiled in recent years, he will complement the program nicely. “I don’t need to change up the program too much to continue its success,” he said. “It’s not like I’m inheriting a ball club that won three games a year for the last decade. This is a good football program. I think what I bring to the table is the fact that I’m a ‘culture’ and ‘process’ guy. The coaches here are great, and I look forward

THERE’S BEEN A NEW CHANGE OF DIRECTION IN SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL FOOTBALL. After spending nearly two decades as the head football coach and eventual athletic director for Austin Regents, Beck Brydon has now taken the reins of the Eagles’ program as their new head coach moving forward. So, what was it that made Brydon decide to move to SBS to continue his illustrious career? “Several things influenced my decision to coach for Second Baptist School,” said Brydon. “Joining high capacity leaders like Mike Walker, Don Davis and Chris Hobbs is kind of obvious. It was difficult to leave Regents because that’s been my family’s home for about 25 years now. It would take a phenomenal opportunity for us to leave, and I feel like that’s what has happened here at SBS. It’s largely because of the movement of Christian education and what a growing Second Baptist can do with it on a global scale. Being a part of that and coaching football just happens to be the icing on the cake.” As previously mentioned, Brydon was the Regents AD prior to his new position

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SBS athletics equips students to live biblically on and off the field. With an environment of competition, cooperation and teamwork, athletes strive to glorify God through their athletic pursuits. Coaches mentor students to reach their full potential, both athletically and as followers of Christ.

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CHRIST-CENTERED

Fall

Caroline Lane

Owen Osowski

Riley Tackett

secondbaptistschool.org // JULY 2023 // SBS // 7 THE FALL SEASON AT SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL WAS FILLED WITH ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND EXCITEMENT AS THE FOOTBALL TEAM ADVANCED TO THE STATE SEMIFINALS, THE VOLLEYBALL TEAM REACHED THE POSTSEASON AND THE CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM WAS WELL-REPRESENTED AT THE STATE MEET. HERE WERE SOME OF THE FACES WHO HELPED LEAD THEIR RESPECTIVE TEAMS TO SUCCESS. CROWD Faces in the Turner Murdock

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Lauren Baker

Arrow Brown

Charley Schwinger

Brayden Harrison

Jackson Stewart

Grayson Gandolfo

Ellie Veeningen

Edward Millard

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Kyle Kollmorgen

Ben Levine

SBS FOOTBALL WAS A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH ON THE GRIDIRON, YET AGAIN. THE EAGLES’ ROSTER WAS LOADED WITH SEVERAL KEY PLAYMAKERS – SUCH AS DO-IT-ALL JUNIOR JD CRISP, TURNER MURDOCK, KYLE KOLLMORGEN AND SENIOR JOHN DEARING – WHO USHERED THE TEAM TO A SUCCESSFUL FALL CAMPAIGN. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH TONY LEVINE, THE EAGLES CONCLUDED THE REGULAR SEASON 6-4 OVERALL, WHICH INCLUDED AN UNDEFEATED (5-0) DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP EN ROUTE TO THE TAPPS-II POSTSEASON. AFTER DEFEATING ST. MICHAEL’S (15-0) AND TWCA (31-7), SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL ADVANCED TO THE STATE SEMIFINALS. UNFORTUNATELY, THEY WERE DEFEATED BY DISTRICT RIVAL FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY IN THE STATE SEMIS.

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SEASON HONORS JD Crisp District MVP First-Team All-State RB John Dearing First-Team All-State OL Second-Team All-State DL

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Kyle Kollmorgen First-Team All-State LB All-State Honorable Mention RB

Jackson Powers Second-Team All-State

Charley Schwinger All-State Honorable Mention Charlie Shears All-State Honorable Mention Grayson Gandolfo First-Team All-District Barrett Ratliff First-Team All-District Karsten Chambers Second-Team All-District Ben Levine Second-Team All-District Turner Murdock Second-Team All-District Chase Tepper Second-Team All-District

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VOLLEYBALL

Lauren Wood

COACH CHANDACE TRYON’S GROUP WAS IN THE DISTRICT CONVERSATION ALL SEASON, EARNING THE NO. 4 SPOT AND A PLAYOFF APPEARANCE. LEADING THE WAY WERE SOPHOMORE MADI HOBBS, AND JUNIORS MORGAN WARREN AND LAUREN WOOD, WHO FOUND THEMSELVES ON END-OF-THE-YEAR ACCOLADE LISTS. SBS WOULD EVENTUALLY FALL TO ST. JOSEPH HIGH (3-2) IN THE TAPPS-II AREA ROUND, BUT THAT SHOULDN’T OVERSHADOW THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THAT WERE MADE. CONSIDERING THE TEAM’S OVERALL YOUTH AND THE EXPERIENCE GAINED THIS YEAR, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT NEXT SEASON WILL BE AN IMPROVEMENT.

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SEASON HONORS Madi Hobbs

Second-Team All-State First-Team All-District Morgan Warren First-Team All-District Lauren Wood Second-Team All-District

Morgan Warren

Madi Hobbs

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CROSS COUNTRY

Sara Griffin

CJ Hobbs

SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL’S CROSS COUNTRY TEAM HAD THREE STATE QUALIFIERS IN 2022. AT THE END-OF-YEAR EVENT, CJ HOBBS PLACED 14TH FOR THE BOYS AND LAUREN BAKER AND SARA GRIFFIN FINISHED 26TH AND 37TH, RESPECTIVELY.

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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE Seeking excellence is not only providing student athletes and their families with outstanding experiences in everyday moments. It is also about inspiring and training students to bring their best in every situation, whether in competition or at practice, to honor God. SECONDBAPTISTSCHOOL.ORG

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Caroline Hawkins

Caroline Martinez

Ella Ryan

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Emily Bolling

Cate Calderon

secondbaptistschool.org // JULY 2023 // SBS // 17 THE SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS AND THE AWARD WINNING GOLDEN GIRL DANCE TEAM BRING ENERGY AND PRECISION TO THE SIDELINES AND HALFTIME PERFORMANCES. HOURS OF WORK GO INTO THEIR CRAFTS AS BOTH PROGRAMS SET THE TONE AT EAGLE STADIUM, THE BASKETBALL GYM AND THE SPRING SHOW. TEAMS Hype

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Being the younger sister has its privileges. “Emma helped me early on as I was able to start building relationships, but most importantly, she prepared me for what the season would look like early and how I could be ready for it,” Grace Wehring said. “Being teammates with my sister made me see her in a place I never did before. I got to see how she is a leader and how she uses her work ethic to encourage others to work

because I had my own friendships and dynamic with my teammates, but it ended up being the best season with her,” Emma Wehring said. “We got to go to all the tournaments together and make so many memories that I will always cherish. “Grace did amazing this year and I really think she stepped up when we needed her. She played with confidence and defined her role as a hard-worker on the team.”

room outside of their home. The Eagle girls’ basketball team had another tremendous season on the court, advancing to the TAPPS State Final under the direction of coach John Herndon. They fell just short of hoisting the trophy, but memories were made and relationships were strengthened. Junior Emma and freshman Grace Wehring had a chance to look back on their season. “It was weird at first

THE SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL IS A FAMILY WITHIN A FAMILY. There have been a countless number of siblings walk the hallways together over the years at SBS, further exemplifying the culture of the faith-based school. What is really special is when siblings get to work together in their respective sports, striving for success with their team… their extended family. This year was no exemption as several siblings shared a locker

Grace Wehring

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Carter Hedges

Clayton Hedges

Sam Konuma

Isaac Konuma

brothers as the hardest worker on the field. I hope Clayton and Colby will follow in the footsteps of Colin and myself by leaving everything on the field and out working the competition.” The next generation of Hedges is on the way. Clayton played this year on varsity and Colby will soon be in high school. “It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish,” Clayton Hedges said. “Carter didn’t get significant playing time until his senior year, but my older brother Colin started his junior year. Both of them prepared in practice every day like they were starting. Their journeys remind me to treat every rep like I’m the starter, so that when my name is called – I’ll be ready.” One of the more unique relationships inside of SBS, came on the pitch. Twins Isaac and Samuel Konuma anchored the Eagles soccer team as they competed for a playoff berth. “Being able to share my soccer career with my

most of the guys due to Ty helping me get to become friends with them,” Wes Baker said. “Our relationship became stronger due to the competition we were put through together. It was a blast getting to see close up how he handled the ups and downs of a season.” The Hedges name has been synonymous with SBS football. Colin Hedges anchored the defensive line back in 2021 and now plays at Lamar University. “Colin taught me the importance of hard work over genetic disadvantages,” senior Carter Hedges said. “Freshman and sophomore year, Colin was shorter and smaller than every other lineman on the team. Rather than give up on football, he went to the gym incessantly. Colin showed me that success can be taken through hard work even when you are not as gifted as others. “Unfortunately, my legacy ends in high school, but I hope I will be remembered by my peers and my little

twin brother is amazing,” Isaac Konuma said. “We have played on every team together and it has brought us closer as brothers. We have built great chemistry on the field because of our countless hours playing together. Something challenging about playing with my brother is that we both play very different positions and we both have to train very differently.” Sports tie families even closer together. Mom and dad have to call a time out at the dinner table at times. “Our relationship changed as teammates because we started holding each other more accountable and worked together to become better players,” Samuel Konuma said. “I feel like being teammates grew us closer. During the season, soccer is basically all that we talk about.” What better teammate can you have, than a sibling? It’s a win-win for everyone and creates memories that will last a lifetime. The SBS Way.

just as hard. Our relationship strengthened throughout the season as we learned more about each other playing on the court, and eventually translating to things outside of basketball.” The Eagle baseball team bound together to make a run at defending their TAPPS State Title from 2022. Two integral parts to SBS’ success were Ty and Wes Baker. Ty is the veteran Texas A&M-signee and Wes is the up-and-coming sophomore, who came in clutch at the plate for the Eagles. “He (Wes) had a good year,” Ty Baker said. “He definitely had to earn his role and as expected he had his highs and lows. But watching him outwork people behind the scenes was special. He never gave up and ended up being third on the team in batting average.” Little brother, Wes, leaned on his older brother for encouragement. “My freshman year, I was lucky to become close to

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Ty Baker Baseball, Texas A&M

Zeke Bullington Basketball, St. Edwards

Ryann Brooks Soccer, Spring Hill College

Leighton Chapman Swimming, Washington and Lee

John Dearing Football, University of San Diego

Ben Feuer Baseball, Southwestern

CJ Hobbs Cross-Country/Track, Dallas Baptist University

Garret Hughes Track and Field, Southern Arkansas University

Ben Levine Football, Samford

RJ Manginello Basketball, Montreat College

Luke Pettitte Baseball, Dallas Baptist University

Emily Rogers Softball, Colorado School of Mines

Grayson Willey Baseball, University of Saint Thomas

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SBS ATHLETICS IS COMMITTED TO CARING COMMUNITY

Strong relationships build community. The caring community at SBS is filled with coaches and staff who are passionate about their sport and genuinely love their student athletes. This combination provides unique opportunities in which students are challenged and encouraged to grow in character and leadership while being known and cared for as a child of God.

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CARING COMMUNITY

winter

Livy Sauvageau

Ani Engler

Michael Olaly

THE EAGLE GIRL BASKETBALL TEAM CARRIED THE FLAG FOR WINTER SPORTS, ADVANCING TO THE TAPPS STATE FINAL EARLY IN 2023. THE BOYS BASKETBALL TEAM REACHED THE REGIONAL ROUND OF THE POSTSEASON, WHILE THE SOCCER TEAMS GAVE IT THEIR BEST IN THE REGULAR SEASON. HERE ARE SOME OF THE HEADLINERS, WHO MADE THE WINTER A MEMORABLE ONE. WONDERS Winter Nathan Flato

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Aidan Burke

Mary Claire Torn

Garrett Hughes

Emily Rogers

Dayton Evans

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SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL GIRLS SWIM HAD A TREMENDOUS SEASON IN THE POOL. THE EAGLES REMAINED COMPETITIVE IN THEIR DISTRICT THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, BEFORE QUALIFYING FOR THE TAPPS REGIONAL MEET. HEADLINED BY SENIOR ELAINE ADAMS – WHO FINISHED SEVENTH IN THE GIRLS 50 FREESTYLE (29.85S) – THE EAGLES FINISHED EIGHTH OVERALL AGAINST SOME TOUGH COMPETITION. ON THE BOYS’ SIDE, COACH MARK HAHN’S GROUP ENJOYED A BIT MORE SUCCESS AT REGIONALS, WITH NUMEROUS SWIMMERS QUALIFYING FOR THE STATE MEET. SUBSEQUENTLY, SBS WOULD PROCEED TO SHINE IN THE TAPPS-II CHAMPIONSHIP. MOST NOTABLY, SENIOR LEIGHTON CHAPMAN TOOK GOLD IN THE 200 (1:42.48) AND 500 FREESTYLE (4:43.94), WHILE THE RELAY TEAM TOOK SILVER IN THE 400 FREESTYLE (3:27.42). THE EAGLES CONCLUDED THE STATE MEET THIRD OVERALL WITH A GRAND TOTAL OF 184 POINTS. SWIMMING

Elliott Preston

Leighton Chapman

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SEASON HONORS Kate Marshall First-Team All-State

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TAPPS 5A All-Tournament Olivia Sauvageau First-Team All-State District 5-5A MVP TAPPS 5A All-Tournament Ella Ryan Second-Team All-State TAPPS 5A All-Tournament Olivia Walker All-State Honorable Mention First-Team All-District Riley Tackett Second-Team All-District Grace Wehring Second-Team All-District Holly Horton All-District Honorable Mention

THE EAGLES ENJOYED YET ANOTHER REMARKABLE SEASON ON THE HARDWOOD. PER USUAL, SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL DOMINATED IN DISTRICT (10-0), CONTINUING THEIR UNDEFEATED STREAK WHICH DATES BACK TO 2019, EN ROUTE TO THE PLAYOFFS. COACH JOHN HERNDON’S GROUP WAS ANCHORED BY SENIOR TRIO – OLIVIA WALKER, ELLA RYAN AND KATE MARSHALL – AND WAS FURTHER BOLSTERED BY JUNIOR PG OLIVIA “LIVY” SAUVAGEAU, WHO WAS NAMED TAPPS DISTRICT 5-5A MVP FOR HER EXEMPLARY PERFORMANCE IN 2022. SBS WENT 22-5 DURING THE REGULAR SEASON, BEFORE ADVANCING PAST ST. JOSEPH (59-27), ST. ANTHONY (53-31) AND ST. MARY’S HALL (70-42) TO REACH THEIR THIRD-CONSECUTIVE STATE TITLE GAME. UNFORTUNATELY FOR THE EAGLES, THEY WERE DEFEATED BY LIBERTY CHRISTIAN (46-34) IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME, BUT IT WAS A STELLAR YEAR FOR THE TEAM, NONETHELESS. WITH THEIR SENIORS GRADUATING, SAUVAGEAU WILL TAKE THE ROLE OF THE TEAM’S UNDISPUTED LEADER NEXT WINTER.

SEASON HONORS RJ Manginello District MVP First-Team All-State First-Team All-District

BOYS BASKETBALL

AS EXPECTED, THE 2022 SEASON SAW THE SBS BOYS REMAIN A CONTENDER IN THEIR DISTRICT. LED BY COACH KEVIN MOUTON, THE EAGLES WENT 23-9 DURING THE REGULAR SEASON, FINISHING IN THE NO. 2 DISTRICT SPOT BEHIND TWCA. BEFORE ENTERING THE POSTSEASON FOR THE TENTH-STRAIGHT SEASON. THE EAGLES WERE HEADLINED BY SENIOR RJ MANGINELLO, DYLLAN THOMPSON, AND ZEKE BULLINGTON THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, AND THEY EACH CONTRIBUTED HEAVILY TO THEIR TEAM’S PLAYOFF RUN. THE EAGLES WOULD DEFEAT ST. JOSEPH IN THE AREA ROUND (83-49), BEFORE NARROWLY FALLING TO ST. AUGUSTINE IN A 55-52 NAIL-BITER IN THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. DESPITE THE POSTSEASON NOT PLAYING OUT AS THEY WOULD’VE LIKED, THERE IS PLENTY TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN THE UPCOMING SEASON FOR SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL HOOPS, WITH JUNIOR DYLLAN THOMPSON LIKELY FILLING THE LEADERSHIP SPOT.

Dyllan Thompson Second-Team All-State First-Team All-District Zeke Bullington Second-Team All-State First-Team All-District Cole Claypool All-State Honorable Mention First-Team All-District Michael Olaly Second-Team All-District Christian Haskett Second-Team All-District Alec Scarborough All-District Honorable Mention

RJ Manginello

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SEASON HONORS Sarah DeBakey Second-Team All-District Amy Menendez Second-Team All-District Sarah Corbin All-District Honorable Mention

GIRLS SOCCER

THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR THE EAGLE GIRLS’ SOCCER TEAM. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH GEOFF BROOKS, THEIR YOUNG ROSTER EXPERIENCED SOME GROWING PAINS IN 2023. WHILE THEY DIDN’T REACH THE POSTSEASON, THAT DOESN’T MEAN THIS WINTER WAS WITHOUT ITS BRIGHT SPOTS. JUNIOR DEFENDER SARAH CORBIN, SOPHOMORE FORWARD AMY MENENDEZ AND FRESHMAN MIDFIELDER SARAH DEBAKEY HAD SEVERAL IMPRESSIVE OUTINGS ON THE PITCH, AND SHOULD PROVIDE SOME WELL-ESTABLISHED LEADERSHIP ON THE TEAM MOVING FORWARD. KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THEM IN 2024.

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SEASON HONORS Cameron Reid All-State Honorable Mention First-Team All-District Nathan Flato First-Team All-District Alek Moya Second-Team All-District Issac Konuma All-District Honorable Mention

BOYS SOCCER

SIMILAR TO THE GIRLS’ TEAM, THE SBS BOYS’ SOCCER PROGRAM HAS A DEVELOPING ROSTER THAT NAVIGATED A COMPETITIVE DISTRICT. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH DOUG WALKER, THE EAGLES WERE ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN FOR A POSTSEASON BERTH. HOWEVER, SENIOR MIDFIELDER CAMERON REID WAS THE TEAM LEADER ALL SEASON, LEADING TO HIM EARNING AN ALL-STATE HONORABLE MENTION TO CAP OFF HIS HIGH SCHOOL TENURE. FURTHERMORE, NATHANIEL FLATO, ALEK MOYA AND JUNIOR FORWARD ISSAC KONUMA SHOWED FLASHES OF GREATNESS ON THE PITCH IN 2023.

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VYPE: Where can you see yourself in the next 10 years? TACKETT: I’m highly focused on academics and want to be a corporate lawyer. I’m looking at Clemson and Tulane for my undergraduate. VYPE: What is your nickname? HOBBS: Well, you may hear my Dad calling me “Madi Jean” when he is in the stands. VYPE: If you could be on Reality TV, what show would you be on? TACKETT: No doubt, Survivor. I think my physical game and social game would be solid. VYPE: What do you listen to before a big match? HOBBS: This sounds weird, but I like to listen to the wind and waves before play. It just relaxes me. VYPE: What is your favorite vacation spot? TACKETT: Maine VYPE: What is your favorite board game? HOBBS: Life

volleyball teams. Hobbs was playmaker for the volleyball team in her own right, earning first team, all-district honors. “I was playing indoor when I was growing up in Florida,” Hobbs said. “Then Covid hit and we couldn’t play, so we hit the beach. I fell in love with beach and now it’s my primary sport. My goal is to play beach in the future, and I am playing this summer with college players to get me prepared.” So, how does sand volleyball differ from playing on the hardwood? “It’s a different sport. Being able to play in the wind takes some time getting used to,” Hobbs laughed. “You have so much more responsibility in beach,” Tackett said. “It’s just the two of you. You have to communicate so much more and be more versatile. It makes me a better indoor volleyball player and really helps with endurance for girls basketball.” So, what else do you need to know about the dynamic duo?

THE SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL HAD A TREMENDOUS YEAR AS MOST EVERY TEAM REACHED THE PLAYOFFS. Football, baseball and girls basketball each advanced the State Final Four, but only one team hoisted the TAPPS State Title… girls sand volleyball. The team of Riley Tackett and Madi Hobbs defended their State Title, knocking off Bay Area Christian Academy 25-18 to go win consecutive championships. to win it again. We were just so proud of ourselves for going back-to-back,” Tackett said. “Sand volleyball just keeps evolving as a sport and it’s just going to keep growing in popularity. What is cool is that we can say we started something big here at Second Baptist School.” Tackett knows about winning, having played on the girls basketball team that has reached the State Tournament four times. She also starred for the Eagles’ “We were so excited

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JD Crisp

Reagan Redick

Olivia Smith

THE SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL HAD A SUCCESSFUL SPRING AS THE BASEBALL TEAM MADE A RUN TO THE TAPPS STATE FINAL FOUR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH RAYNER NOBLE. SOFTBALL ADVANCED TO THE AREA PLAYOFFS, WHILE THE TRACK AND FIELD TEAM HAD STARS IN GARRETT HUGHES, CJ HOBBS, EMILY ROGERS AND OLIVIA SMITH, WHO RAN AND JUMPED AT THE STATE MEET. KUDOS TO MARCOS WEST AND BRANDON SEK, WHO TOOK SILVER AT STATE TENNIS AND A NEW STAR IS EMERGING IN GOLF… SOPHOMORE CARSON ELDER. POWER Spring Star

Nate King

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Mackenzie Schmidt

Elliott Preston

Nick Terrill

Fubo Liu

Syriah Debakey

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THE SBS EAGLES TRACK AND FIELD PROGRAM WAS AS PRODUCTIVE AS EVER IN 2023, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH BRAD LANE. WITH SEVERAL TOP FINISHES DURING THE REGULAR SEASON MEETS, SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL WAS IMPRESSIVE AT THE SOUTH REGIONAL MEET. SENIORS GARRETT HUGHES AND EMILY ROGERS LED THE WAY. HUGHES TOOK GOLD IN THE TRIPLE JUMP (43-07.25) AND SET A NEW SCHOOL RECORD DURING THE SEASON, WHILE ROGERS FINISHED SECOND IN THE GIRLS 100M. AT THE STATE MEET, SENIOR CJ HOBBS FINISHED FOURTH OVERALL IN THE 3200M AND FIFTH IN THE 1600M (4:30.03). OLIVIA SMITH WOULD FINISH FOURTH IN THE GIRLS HIGH JUMP (4-10.00) AT STATE AFTER WINNING GOLD AT THE DISTRICT MEET. HOBBS WOULD SET A NEW SCHOOL RECORD IN THE 1600M AT THE DISTRICT MEET AS WELL. LASTLY, EMILY ROGERS TOOK SIXTH IN THE 100M (12.80S), WHILE HUGHES ENDED UP THIRD PLACE IN THE STATE TRIPLE JUMP (43-07.25). TRACK & FIELD

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SEASON HONORS Christian McCleary First-Team All-District Luke Pettitte

BASEBALL

AFTER A SERIES OF INJURIES PUT THEM BEHIND SCHEDULE TO BEGIN THE SEASON, THE EAGLES CARRIED OUT A STUNNING COMEBACK TO REMIND EVERYONE WHY THEY WERE THE DEFENDING TAPPS-II CHAMPS. IT WAS A TESTAMENT TO THE TEAM’S CONSIDERABLE TALENT AND RESILIENCE THAT SBS RESURGED BACK TO PROMINENCE IN THE TAPPS RACE. WRAPPING UP THE REGULAR SEASON WITH A 12-16 RECORD (9-5 IN DISTRICT), COACH RAYNER NOBLE’S SQUAD FINISHED THIRD IN DISTRICT BEFORE ADVANCING TO THE PLAYOFFS. THE EAGLES WERE HEADLINED BY DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY SIGNEE LUKE PETTITTE, DUAL-SPORT STAR JD CRISP AND TEXAS A&M-SIGNEE TY BAKER, JUST TO NAME A FEW. THE EAGLES WOULD PROCEED TO BREEZE PAST SAN ANTONIO CHRISTIAN (7-0) AND LUTHERAN SOUTH (8-2) BEFORE BEING NARROWLY DEFEATED BY EVENTUAL STATE CHAMPION KELLY CATHOLIC (3-1) IN THE SEMIFINALS. PETTITTE AND CHRISTIAN MCCLEARY WERE NAMED TO THE TAPPS ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM.

First-Team All-District Carson Bratcher Second-Team All-District Ben Kalife Second-Team All-District Tommy Willis Second-Team All-District

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SEASON HONORS Cat Clark

SOFTBALL

First-Team All-District Sophia Navarette First-Team All-District Emily Rogers First-Team All-District Ella Ryan First-Team All-District Mack Schmidt First-Team All-District Reagan Redick Second-Team All-District Peyton Walsh Second-Team All-District

SBS SOFTBALL HAD A SOLID YEAR ON THE DIAMOND THIS SPRING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF COACH MARGO OSTARTICKI. WITH HEADLINERS SUCH AS SENIORS ELLA RYAN, KATE MARSHALL, EMILY ROGERS, REAGAN REDICK AND JUNIOR MACKENZIE SCHMIDT, THE EAGLES REMAINED COMPETITIVE ALL SEASON RESULTING IN A TRIP TO THE POSTSEASON. THEIR SEASON ENDED A LITTLE SOONER THAN EXPECTED WHEN THE EAGLES FELL TO ST. JOSEPH HIGH IN THE TAPPS-II AREA ROUND.

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Brandon Sek

TENNIS

THE PAIR OF BRANDON SEK AND MARCOS WEST HEADLINED THE TENNIS SEASON THIS SPRING. THE DOUBLES TEAM REACHED THE TAPPS STATE TOURNAMENT AND TOOK HOME BRONZE, DEFEATING THE DUOS FROM ST. JOSEPH AND ST. DOMINIC SAVIO. OTHER SOLID CONTRIBUTORS THIS SEASON WERE FUBO LIU, STELLA BAIRD AND ELLIOT PRESTON, WHO QUALIFIED FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT. CONSIDERING THE YOUTH OF THEIR COMPOSITE TEAM, IT STANDS TO REASON THAT THE EAGLES SHOULD BE BACK A YEAR FROM NOW.

GOLF

THE SBS GOLF TEAM HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE. WITH FOUR SOPHOMORE AND A FRESHMAN, THE EAGLES’ BEST GOLF IS AHEAD OF THEM. CARSON ELDER LED THE WAY WITH AND 11TH-PLACE FINISH AT CLASS 5A TAPPS STATE WITH 69-72. HIS BROTHER MATTHEW, JAKE MIERS, NATE KING AND CHRISTOPHER TORN WILL BE HEADLINERS AS THEY GET MORE EXPERIENCE. SBS GOLF WILL BE DANGEROUS IN A FEW YEARS.

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before heading off to NCAA DI contender Dallas Baptist University in the Fall, Pettitte reflected on his time with the Eagles. “We had an unbelievable group of players on last year’s State-winning team,” said Pettitte. “We made a deep run again, but just fell a little short. It’s been a memorable ride for my family and I, here at SBS.” The 6-foot-2 third baseman, who happens to favor the Yankees over the Astros, has enjoyed an exceptional high school career that has given him the opportunity to continue his career at the next level. “My brother [Jared] went to Dallas Baptist the year they went to the NCAA Super Regionals,” Pettitte said. “So, I was up there just about every weekend. I absolutely fell in love with the place. I got to know the coaches really well and the facilities are great. It’s a great school… a great program. It just really appealed to me and I’m looking forward to my experience there.” With all of his accomplishments, as he departs the nest in May, the Pettitte name will continue to be synonymous with something else… winning.

baseball or volleyball at an elite level. It’s no surprise as their father, Andy, was a New York Yankee legend and had his number retired by the world’s most historic baseball brand. Oldest brother Josh (who played at Deer Park) played at Rice, while Jared played baseball and Lexy played volleyball at Dallas Baptist University. “My dad has coached me since I was seven years old,” said Luke Pettitte. “Obviously, he was playing for a long time but since he retired in 2013 he’s been coaching me. It’s been pretty cool having him by my side throughout my formative years. He pushes me to be the best I can every day, and live out the dream that he did.” After a slow start to the season, due to SBS suffering a series of injury woes against tough opponents, the Eagles bounced back in stunning fashion to secure a playoff spot. Led by Pettitte, the Eagles reached the TAPPS State Semis to cap off his tenure at the school. Pettitte has always been an anchor for the Second Baptist School baseball program, anchoring the corners and taking his turn on the mound. He’s a beast at the plate as well. So,

HALLS OF ONE OF HOUSTON’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOLS. The Pettitte name is also synonymous with athletics as all three have played

THE PETTITTE NAME HAS BEEN SYNONYMOUS WITH THE SECOND BAPTIST SCHOOL FOR YEARS AS JARED (‘16), LEXY (‘19), AND LUKE (‘23) HAVE WALKED THE

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Students at SBS are well-rounded. The majority of high school students at SBS are involved in the athletic program. All student athletes participate in the arts, and the majority of prefect and fellow leadership positions are held by student athletes. Athletes at SBS achieve success in the classroom, in the arts and on the field of play, excelling as leaders on campus and in the community.

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