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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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