VYPE Houston Preseason Private School Baseball: Others to Watch
Starting with the big boys, watch out for St. Thomas who have some upper-end talent. In Division II, Second Baptist School, Emery/Weiner, and Fort Bend Christian Academy should be in the conversation. AdFor Second Baptist School, Bryce Calloway comes over from the football field and is a solid arm and stick. FBCA's Jordan Kelly (Princeton) and Craig Kelly (St. Thomas) play shortstop and catcher, respectively, locking up the middle of the defense. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINEAdCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
St. Pius X's Rodgers inks NLI to Texas Wesleyan for football, baseball
Playing multiple sports has just been a way of life for Carson Rodgers since he remembers. At one point, Rodgers played football, basketball, and even baseball and he continued that trend at St. Pius X High School where he continued playing multiple sports. Now, the senior will get to continue that at the next level after signing with Texas Wesleyan University on Wednesday, which will give him the opportunity to play both football and baseball. AdOn the mound, Rodgers throws fastball, curveball, changeup and even a splitter once in a while and is a big Justin Verlander fan. "Definitely my parents, my mother especially because she never stopped pushing me and motivating me throughout my whole life," Rodgers said.
5-STARS: The Private School Playmakers powered by Texas Citizens Bank
VYPE highlights five athletes or teams from across the private school ranks in this edition of Private School Playmakers Powered by Texas Citizens Bank. Rodgers finished racking up 2,103 all-purpose yards and passed for 1,946 yards and 21 touchdowns. 1st Team WR - @camdamone1st Team QB - @maddox_kopp1st Team K - @pablo_tager1st Team TE - @_drakemartinez pic.twitter.com/shO5AQtunS โ St. Thomas Football (@STHFootball) December 1, 2020TAPPS Division I - District II All-District picks are out. St. Thomas finished the year 7-3 overall and won its district title for a third-straight year. This content is brought to you by Texas Citizens BankTexas Citizens Bank is a Houston community bank dedicated to concierge banking for owner-managed businesses.
VYPE Video: St. Pius X Carson Rodgers talks offseason, baseball
HOUSTON - It is not out of the ordinary for Carson Rodgers to be busy during the summer. The dual-sport athlete - who quarterbacks the St. Pius X offense on the gridiron and takes the bump for the baseball team during the spring - has always played multiple sports. "I've been playing baseball and football since I was a little kid," Rodgers said. Recently, Rodgers attended the UT-Permian Basin football camp and then the following weekend was back pitching. Check out our full interview with Rodgers, including him talking about new St. Pius X football coach Greg Cranfill.