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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.
Second Baptist's JD Crisp
Second Baptist School dual-sport Crisp pulls first Power 5 offer
Only months after having a standout season on the football field, Crisp traveled with his father to the University of Iowa and Minnesota, respectively. A short time after , he got the call to play for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
“I’m very excited to know that the hard work I’ve been putting in over the last few years is starting to pay off,” said Crisp. “The experience was amazing at both colleges. I learned what it’s like to be a college athlete and the hard work you put in, but most importantly, the family you will create and the desire the coaches have to develop you beyond an athlete.”
In his junior season, the Eagles’ FS/WR earned District MVP honors with a first-team, all-state nod. Who knows what’s in store for his final year this upcoming Fall?
“I’m most looking forward to the new start,” Crisp said. “We have a new coach [Beck Brydon] coming in, and I’m excited to get back out there, work hard and have fun on that field one last year.”
With another football season left in his high school career, Crisp’s recruitment value will only increase as he decides where he wants to commit.The best is yet to come.
Just another reason to be excited about SBS football.
Crisp wearing the Iowa Hawkeyes gearPhoto acquired via Twitter: @jdcrisp_sports