Three FBCA Athletes Sign to Play Collegiate Athletics - February 2026

Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA) proudly celebrated National Signing Day, recognizing the outstanding achievements of three exceptional Upper School student-athletes as they officially committed to competing in collegiate athletics. The event highlighted the hard work, dedication, and faith that have propelled these young athletes to success both on and off the field.

National Signing Day is a significant moment for student-athletes across the country as they formally commit to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. This day marks the culmination of years of training, competition, and perseverance. It also serves as an opportunity to celebrate the partnerships between athletes, their families, coaches, and schools that make these achievements possible. Jonah Kalu, Patrick Wadlington and Reese Heflin all signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.

Jonah Kalu - Football

Jonah accompanied by his parents Dana and ND Kalu, signed with Schreiner University in the American Southwest Conference, Division 3. He has been playing football for 8 years, and this is his 2nd year playing with FBCA. His favorite moment was “balling out” his first game back after an injury this past fall. Jonah’s accolades include: Defensive Line MVP, 2024, 1st team All District, 2024, 2nd Team All State, 2024, All-VYPE - Private School Team, 2024, 2nd team All District, 2025.  Jonah would like to thank GOD for putting him in this position. He would like to thank his dad for always training him and teaching him the skills, and he would like to thank his mother for always supporting and encouraging him. Jonah plans to major in Business Management while at Schreiner University. His favorite bible verse is: Luke 9:25.

Patrick Wadlington - Football

Patrick accompanied by his parents Marissa and Mark signed with Hampden Sydney, in Virginia, Division 3. He has been playing football for 7 years, and this is his 4th year playing for FBCA. His favorite moment was junior year when they beat Second Baptist at Second Baptist. Patrick’s accolades include: Offense All District Honorable Mention, 2024, Defense All District Honorable Mention, 2024, District Champions, 2024, Academic All State, 2024, 2nd Team All District, 2025.  Patrick would like to thank GOD for putting him in this position. He would like to thank his parents and brothers for supporting him and every coach or increasing his level of play. He plans to major in Physics Engineering while at Hampden-Sydney University. His favorite bible verse is: Mark 9:35.

Reese Heflin - Softball

Reese accompanied by her parents Becky and Jeff, signed with East Texas Baptist University, American Southwest Conference, Division 3. She has been playing softball for 13 years, and this is her 4th year playing for FBCA. In select ball, Reese loved getting the opportunity to travel to Colorado and Indiana every summer. Her favorite moment while at FBCA was traveling to Dallas for a tournament, staying overnight, and playing with her friends. Her accolades include: Greater Houston Pitcher of the Year 2023, 1st team All District x3 2023, 2024, 2025, 1st Team All State 2023, 2nd Team All State 2024, 2025, VYPE Private School Softball First Team 2024, FBCA Player Choice Award 2025, FBCA Difference Maker Award x3. Reese would like to thank her parents for all the time they have given up so that she could achieve and accomplish her goals and dreams. Reese plans to major in Nursing and then attend CRNA school, so she can be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Her favorite bible verse is: Philippians 4:13.

Congratulations, Eagles!