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MAKING HIS MARK: FBCA's Dever Goes Out With A Bang
FBCA IS HOME TO SOME OF THE STATE’S TOP STARS IN THE WORLD OF PRIVATE SCHOOL ATHLETICS.
This year’s Big Man on campus (BMOC) Brady Dever is no exception.
After leading the Eagles to a TAPPS State Championship as the signal-caller for the FBCA team this Fall, the senior aimed to do the same on the diamond to cap off a remarkable high school career.
“It’s definitely tough knowing that my high school days are coming to an end,” said Dever. “I enjoy being out there playing alongside some of my close friends who I’ve grown up with.”
Dever has developed into one of the most feared hitters in TAPPS. He recently became the first athlete in Texas high school athletics to surpass 100 passing touchdowns and record over 100 hits in a career.
The FBCA standout will soon be taking his exceptional talents to Rhode Island where he will be attending Brown University.
“Going to Brown will definitely be an adjustment, both physically and academically,” he said. “The weather there is very cold, and I’ll be working with an entirely new coaching staff. It’s going to be a big adjustment but I’m really excited. Brown is the perfect place for me since the school is just an amazing and prestigious place. I’m really looking forward to it.”
One key aspect of the university that spoke to is the fact that he will have the chance to continue being a dual-sport athlete. Only now it will be as a Brown Bear.
“Growing up, I was always a baseball-first kid. When I had some great seasons for football, I knew I wanted to keep playing both,” Dever said. “Then the chance came where I could do so at Brown. I’ve had some great conversations with Coach (James) Perry (football) and Coach (Grant) Achilles (baseball), and they were some of the driving factors behind my decision. At that point, I knew Brown was the perfect place for me to go.”
Given that this is his final season at Fort Bend Christian Academy, what is it that Dever intends to leave behind?
“I want people to remember me as being a good team leader and teammate,” he said. “I feel like I can leave my mark on people here, especially in baseball. We’ve got a really young team with a couple of freshman in the lineup, so I hope they would see me as a good mentor to them.”
FBCA's Brady Dever
THE CENTURION: FBCA’s Dever sets new Texas HS milestone
As the TAPPS Baseball is set to begin within the next few weeks, FBCA is setting their sights on a strong finish in the remainder of district competition.
With some of their top players performing better than ever, the Eagles have been a formidable opponent throughout the Spring, and they’ll be anticipating a deep playoff run.
That’s not the only piece of good news for Fort Bend Christian Academy.
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After having a phenomenal tenure as the FBCA signal-caller, which was capped off with a TAPPS State Championship this past Fall, senior Brady Dever has set a new “first” for the school and the state of Texas.
As the top batter on the Eagles lineup, Dever (Sr. CF) has established a Texas high school milestone by becoming the first athlete to surpass 100 career hits and 100 passing touchdowns in their career.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Given Dever’s experience and FBCA youthful roster, the Brown-signee has become an irrefutable leader in the dugout. Furthermore, he will serve as the driving force behind the ball club's venture into the postseason.
After reaching the Area Round in 2022, the Eagles will expect to push even further with all the starpower at their disposal. Stay tuned.