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DBU REPORT 24 DBU STUNT WINS THE LSC CHAMPIONSHIP Scan for updates on Patriot Baseball and for season and career statistics on all 32 Patriots in professional baseball. PATRIOTS IN THE PROS Patriots are making a difference for Christ and making history at the same time throughout professional baseball. As of this summer, there are currently 32 players from DBU playing professional baseball. Three Patriot pitchers are in the Major Leagues, including Kody Funderburk, Colin Poche, and Drew Smith, while eight are playing at the Triple-A level, and 12 are in Double-A. A pair of Patriots in Dominic Hamel (New York Mets) and Rhett Kouba (Houston Astros) are ranked in their respective organization’s top 15 prospects. PATRIOTATHLETICS Patriot pitcher Colin Poche plays for the Tampa Bay Rays STUNT is one of the fastest-growing emerging sports for women in America and incorporates skills derived from cheerleading in a head-to-head match of challenging routines in various categories. DBU STUNT has solidified itself as a force to be reckoned with regarding their high-level routines, teamwork on and off the mat, and dedication to glorifying Christ. During the 2024 season, DBU STUNT secured the No. 1 seed in the inaugural Lone Star Conference Tournament. DBU defeated the No. 4 seed, UT Tyler, in a devastating mercy-rule 15-0 game, earning a spot in the finals against St. Mary’s University. DBU fought hard against the Rattlers and secured victory with a score of 20-5, claiming the first-ever LSC Championship title. Securing the LSC Championship is a significant accomplishment for the program during its first season as an NCAA program. “Every teammate was proud of the routine that was on the mat,” said senior captain Charli Uber. “Making it to the championship game was a huge reward, and winning was the biggest blessing.”

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