Prep preview: Playing national power will prepare Nobles for ISL schedule

Noble and Greenough senior catcher Jackson Phinney is committed to the University of Pittsburgh. (Courtesy photo)

Rob Murray doesn't believe in taking any steps backward. As he continues to build upon something special here, the intentions of the Noble and Greenough School head coach is to raise the bar. Not just now, but for years to come.

Over the course of time, Murray and the Bulldogs have steadily moved the needle. The Bulldogs have morphed into a high end program within the mighty Independent School League (ISL).

"I never want to see the program have a rebuilding year," said Murray, about to begin his eighth season at the helm. "If we can maintain the success we have had, and continue to get stronger by adding more depth over the next few years, then we should be in a good spot."

Among the number of positives Murray has brought along with him here, one was piecing together a top-flight schedule away from the ISL.