Announce an addition to the GCS Athletic Department

May 9, 2023

GCS Families,

We are excited to announce an addition to the GCS Athletic Department. Devon Lowery is joining GCS as Assistant Athletic Director and will also be the Varsity Baseball Coach, and Middle School P.E. Teacher. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our school, and we look forward to him leading our baseball program and being a part of our P.E. staff. Let’s give him a warm welcome and show him what a great community we have!

Below is his bio:

High School

4-yr. varsity starter in football, basketball, and baseball

2000, 2001 – 1st team all-conference in football, basketball, and baseball

2000, 2001 – 1st team all-state in football and baseball

2001 – Conference Player of the Year football and baseball

2001 – Drafted to Kansas City Royals 14th Round

Professional

10-year playing career and 3-year coaching career

2003 – Burlington Royals POY

2004 – Wilmington Blue Rock POY

2005 – Placed on MLB 40-man Roster

2005 – Top 3 Pitchers in the Organization

2008 – Omaha Royal POY

2008 – MLB debut vs. Cleveland struck out 2-3 batters faced

Coaching Career

2011 – Assistant Coach on South Point State Championship Team

2012-2014 – Pitching Coach in Kansas City Royals organization

2013 – Pioneer League Champions with (Idaho Falls Chukars)

2015 – Head Baseball Coach at Lincoln Charter High Schoool

2019-2023 – Head Baseball Coach at Legion Collegiate Academy

2021 – Region 4 2A Champions and State Champions

Father to Jackson 18, Kyla 10. Husband to Jenna, Brother to Devares (Sandy) Dante, and Desmond (Kelly) Son to Sandra McCorkle and James Lowery

MORE NEWS AND EVENTS

Thirty-Three Little Pigs 2024 Gaston Christian Family Picnic – May 10 2024 GCS Annual Golf Tournament Senior One Acts Cognitive Enrichment and Support Programs at GCS Access 2 Success, Nigeria – Athletic Shoe Drive 2024 GCS PinkOut T-Shirt Sale DEADLINE TUESDAY Grandparents Day Programs 2024 Commissioners’ School Announcement We Did It – GCS Boosterthon!

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Gastonia Campus
1625 Lowell Bethesda Road
Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (704) 824-4128
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Shelby Campus
301 N. Post Road
Shelby, NC 28152
Phone: (980) 484-3888
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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1625 Lowell Bethesda Road Gastonia, NC 28056

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301 N. Post Road Shelby, NC 28152

Gaston Christina School is the best private Christian school in Gaston County, North Carolina. We are also the best private Christian school in the following North Carolina counties: Mecklenburg County, Lincoln County, Cleveland County and York County. In addition to these counties, we are also the best private Christian school for Gastonia, Belmont, Cramerton, Lowell, Lincolnton, Bessemer City, Charlotte, Mt. Holly and the surrounding areas. If you want a premier private Christian education with top-tier instruction, athletics and extracurricular activities, Gaston Christian School is the best private Christian school in Gastonia, NC for you!

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