Jonathan Xuereb

2022-26 SS Appstate Baseball Appalachian State University 2022 SS/RHP North Broward Preparatory Academy Matthew 6:33

[Kevin Burrell @KevinBurrellMLB]

Wednesday June 10, 2026

“Persevering Through Adversity”
By Kevin Burrell

“So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Galatians 6:9

Baseball Coaches and Scouts

His journey to leadership was marked by repeated setbacks, disappointments, and failures. He lost multiple times, experienced business failures, suffered personal heartbreak, and endured seasons of deep discouragement and depression. Many concluded that success was not meant for him.

Yet Abraham Lincoln continued moving forward. He refused to quit. He believed that God had called him to something greater than himself.

The life of Abraham Lincoln reminds us that failure is never final. Setbacks do not determine our destiny. The path God uses to prepare leaders is often paved with adversity, hardship, and lessons learned through struggle.

Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly called imperfect people who faced overwhelming obstacles.

• Moses stuttered and doubted his ability to speak.

• David was overlooked by his own family.

• Joseph endured betrayal and imprisonment.

Yet God equipped each person for the assignment He placed before them.

God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.

Never forget that!

The same principle was evident in Lincoln’s life. The very challenges that could have caused him to quit became part of his preparation for leading a nation through one of its darkest periods. His perseverance developed wisdom, character, humility, and resilience.

God can take your greatest “Mess” and turn it into your greatest “Message.”

Listen Closely: One hallmark of great leadership is the ability to overcome adversity. Leaders are not defined by the absence of difficulties, but by their willingness to continue when difficulties arise.

•Perseverance builds faith.

• Endurance develops character.

• Trials reveal God’s power working through your weakness.

If you are facing disappointment, discouragement, rejection or failure today, do not interpret it as the end of your story.

God’s calling is greater than your current circumstances.

The obstacles in front of you are preparing you for a greater purpose than you can presently see.

Your “little” in God’s hands, can accomplish exponentially more than it can in your hands.

Keep trusting. Keep obeying. Keep serving. Keep moving forward. Refuse to quit.

The God who called you is faithful to equip you. What He begins in you—He will complete through you.

Just ask Abraham Lincoln.

Love God. Love People. Live Sent.

Be Worth Being,

Kevin

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you @CrosBrosRecruit

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

🎥🔥#CBRAlum Fr. SS/RHP Jonathan Xuereb (@AppBaseball) belts his first college 💣 in their game yesterday against Wake Forest🔥#CBRFam @XuerebJonathan

[App State Baseball @AppBaseball]

JOHNNY ON THE SPOT!

#TIGMA #SCTop10

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you for this honor🙏🏼 @MattRothman3 @NBPSAthletics

[Margate Talk @MargateTalk]

State Champion Jonathan Xuereb Set To Play College Baseball https://t.co/AkvE5AuBKZ @XuerebJonathan @AppBaseball @NBPSAthletics @BCAA_Sports @larryblustein @mattrothman3

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you @CrosBrosRecruit

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

🎥🔥#CBRAlum Fr. SS/RHP Jonathan Xuereb (@AppBaseball ) went 2-3 w/ a BB, 2B, & a run in their 11-5 win yesterday against the Pompano Beach Clippers🔥#CBRFam @XuerebJonathan @PalmBeachXtreme

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you for the honor🙏🏼 @MattRothman3 @NBPSAthletics

[Margate Talk @MargateTalk]

State Champion Jonathan Xuereb Set To Play College Baseball https://t.co/AkvE5AuBKZ @XuerebJonathan @AppBaseball @NBPSAthletics @BCAA_Sports @larryblustein @mattrothman3

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Congrats coach Campbell. Best coach out there!

[Andre Fernandez @FernandezAndreC]

Douglas’ Fitz-Gerald, North Broward Prep’s Campbell are Miami Herald Broward baseball coaches of the year @NBPSAthletics @NBPSEagles @SDEagleBaseball https://t.co/19H6dQgR2Y

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

Congrats to our boys!! @DanielH02358321 @PrendergastAj @XuerebJonathan

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you!⚾️@CrosBrosRecruit @PalmBeachXtreme @SFCBL_Official

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

🎥🔥#CBRAlum Fr. MIF/RHP Jonathan Xuereb (@AppBaseball ) went 2-3 w/ 2 singles in their game yesterday against the Palm Beach Diamond Ducks🔥#CBRFam @PalmBeachXtreme @XuerebJonathan @SFCBL_Official

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you! #FACA @NBPSAthletics @Florida_PG

[Perfect Game Florida @Florida_PG]

Jonathan Xuereb (‘22) goes down to get this one and line it over the SS head for a knock. Good feel to cover the plate with barrel accuracy. #AppState commit. #PGHS #FACA

[FACA @FACACoach]

2022 BASEBALL ALL STAR CLASSIC Rosters and game info. All games will be live-streamed on @VSNflorida . @LkdFlyingTigers @CentralFLSports

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

⁦@SportsCenter⁩ #SCTop10 ⁦@FHSAA⁩ https://t.co/ucyanjlSI6

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

🎥🔥#CBRAlum 2022 SS/RHP Jonathan Xuereb (@AppBaseball Commit) went 3-5 w/ THREE 💣’s knocking in 5 RBI’s in their Regional Championship 14-12 win yesterday against Westminister Christian HS🔥#CBRFam @XuerebJonathan @NBPSAthletics

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you🙏🏼@CrosBrosRecruit

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

🎥🔥#CBRAlum 2022 SS/RHP Jonathan Xuereb (@AppBaseball Commit) went 3-5 w/ THREE 💣’s knocking in 5 RBI’s in their Regional Championship 14-12 win yesterday against Westminister Christian HS🔥#CBRFam @XuerebJonathan @NBPSAthletics

[Jonathan Xuereb @XuerebJonathan]

Thank you! We had an awesome outing, thanks to the the coaches at @NBPSAthletics @NBPSEagles and my teammates never giving up.🙏🏼🏆🥇💍🔥

[CrosBros Recruits @CrosBrosRecruit]

🔥🎥#CBRAlum 2022 SS/RHP Jonathan Xuereb (@AppBaseball Commit) went 2-4 w/ 2 2B’s also throwing 3 IP | 0 R | 3 K’s winning the STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 5-3 against Berkeley Prep🔥💍 #CBRFam @XuerebJonathan @NBPSAthletics

[North Broward Prep @NBPSEagles]

We did it again! Say HELLO to the Boys Varsity Baseball Team State Champions! Congrats! Well earned, Eagles!!! 🏆 🦅 @NBPSAthletics

[NB Prep College Advising Office @NBCAO]

Congratulations to our @NBPSEagles baseball team, coaches, and parents!!!

[Cayden Hatcher @CaydenHatcherFL]

2024 Ryan McPherson - RHP
@NBPSAthletics

@HailStateBB commit

6’1” 185 lbs.

McPherson competed in the zone w/ 4 pitch mix. Up 91 mph on FB, CH showed above average.

High Follow ‘24

FB: 88-91
SL: 80-83 (2325)
CB: 71-72
CH: 78-81

#FHSAAPlayoffs

@ShooterHunt || @PBRFlorida

[Prep Baseball Florida @PrepBaseballFL]

North Broward Prep v. Berkeley Prep
(3A Champ)

North Broward Prep is 3A State Champs! 🏆

• Xuereb: 2-4, 2 2B
• Luft: 1-2, RBI, 2B
• Xuereb 3 shutout IP in relief.

Final
• North Broward Prep - 5
• Berkeley Prep - 3

#FHSAAPlayoffs || @NBPSAthletics

[Diamond Prospect Media @DiamondProMedia]

The Eagles go BACK 2 BACK! A line out to 2B ends it as @NBPSAthletics defeats Berkeley Prep 5-3 to win the @FHSAA 3A State Championship! Congratulations to all the players, coaching staff, and parents. #DiamondCoverage