Our Story
Crossway exists to develop well-rounded athletes with the core focus of serving Jesus Christ.
Devon & Tobi moved to Arkadelphia in June of 2022. They fell in love with the Arkadelphia community and prayed for God to use them however He saw fit there.
Shortly after they prayed this prayer, the Lord revealed the dream of Crossway to the Koonces. Devon & Tobi planned to only keep it a dream as they felt too young and unprepared in many ways. However, after continued prayer about this dream, God began to open doors. One door would open and then they would wait. Another would open and then we would wait. Two years later, they have seen the Lord open up Crossway Athletics right in front of their eyes.
Devon & Tobi share a passion for sports and developing athletes into elite-level competitors but more so, they have a passion for sharing the gospel and love of Christ with these young leaders. Their goal is to develop athletes in such a way that they will be leaders for Christ wherever they go, on and off the playing field.
Devon Koonce
• Devon played varsity baseball, football, golf, and basketball at White Hall High School
• In 2018, he played baseball and went to school at Connors State College, where he made an appearance at the NJCAA D1 World Series
• From 2019-2022 played baseball and received his Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science from Central Baptist College. Devon made his mark in CBC baseball history with a solo no-hitter
• During his time in college, he played coaching roles for Applied Velocity as well as Elite Sports Vision and Performance Academy
• His most important and proudest decision was made when he was 14 and he accepted Christ as His savior at Bud Creek Baptist Church Camp.
Tobi Koonce
• Tobi played varsity softball, tennis, and cheered at Sheridan High School
• She played softball and attended school at Ouachita Baptist University from 2017-2020, where she earned All-Conference Honorable Mention as an outfielder in 2019
• She played softball and received her Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science at Central Baptist College where she got the Daktronics NAIA Scholar-Athlete 2021-22 Award.
• Tobi currently coaches softball at Ouachita Baptist University and is in the Exercise Science Master’s Program there.
• Her most important and proud decision she ever made was when she accepted Christ as her Savior when she was 14 at Harmony Missionary Baptist Church.
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Worship Nights!
Once a quarter, Crossway will close on Tuesday at 6:30 PM and begin a time of worship at 7 PM. All athletes & families are welcome! Follow us on social media to find out when the next one is!
