MOSES LAKE — On Wednesday, Brady Jay, Carter Anderson and Jeremiah Baker each signed letters of intent to play football at the college level next season. For Brett Jay, the 2025 Moses Lake Mavericks head football coach, seeing his players reach this achievement meant a lot, he said.  

“I just get flashbacks of all the workouts and practices over the past four to five years, those three committed to the process year-round. It's just neat to see them go to the next level and represent us across the state,” he said.  

Brady Jay – University of Montana  

For Brady Jay, the sentiment was simple.  

“Just ready to get going, take the next step and get to the next level,” he said.  

Brady initially committed to the Grizzlies in June 2025. A goal that he had been working toward essentially his whole life, he said. Not only was loyalty important in announcing his commitment, but to ultimately sign Wednesday.  

“I really like their loyalty... it's kind of like Moses Lake, like the type of kids. They're all tough kids over there, and I just liked how loyal they were to me,” Brady said.  

During his time at Moses Lake, Brady put together a historic career at quarterback. He helped lead the team to two Big 9 league titles and a state quarterfinal appearance in November 2025, which also doubled as their winningest season in school history.  

He was the 2025 offensive player of the year in the state of Washington for Varsity Washington and the Washington State Football Coaches Association. From 2023 to 2025, he was named Big 9 offensive player of the year and first team quarterback. In his junior and senior seasons, he earned player of the year honors.  

In his career, Brady threw for over 11,000 yards, 170 touchdowns, rushed for 691 yards and six touchdowns. In his senior season, he threw for 4,200 yards and threw 72 touchdowns – which broke Prosser alum Kellen Moore's record (67). 

Brady also made an impact on the basketball court and on the track during his time as a Maverick. In basketball, he earned Big 9 first team honors in 2024 and 2025 while finishing his career with 1,260 points – the fourth player in school history to finish above 1,000 points.  

On the track, Brady earned Big 9 male track athlete of the year while being named Big 9 champion in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and the 4x100 relay. Currently in his senior season with the team, he has set more school records. In the 100-meter dash, he finished with a 10.71 time. In the 200-meter dash, he recorded a 21.96 finish.  

“Brady had a fantastic career,” Brett said. “Led our program, and had great leadership skills, along with the other stuff, and so just proud of him. (We) put a lot on him to get us that next level, and he did it.” 

Though one of his favorite memories as Maverick is their first playoff win over Issaquah, Brady said he will miss the practices the most.  

“We were so competitive every day, it was good,” he said.  

Carter Anderson – Whitworth University  

When Anderson put pen to paper, it was the culmination of a dream he had been chasing for a long time, he said.  

“It feels great. It was hard, a lot of hard work and perseverance, but overall, it's one of my dreams, so I'm excited to accomplish it,” Anderson said.  

When he felt it was time to commit to Whitworth, a major selling point was the familial environment they created there – similar to what he said he experienced as a Maverick.  

“It began around the start of the season. I went to one of their overnight official visits. That visit gave me that full vibe – everybody supported each other, really looked out for each other, which sold me,” he said.  

As a Maverick, left his mark on the gridiron and the hardwood, as well.  

In football, Anderson earned multiple Big 9 honors. He was named an honorable mention linebacker in 2023, first team wide receiver in 2024, second team linebacker and first team wide receiver in 2025.  

Anderson finishes his Maverick career with 76 catches, just over 1,200 yards and 28 touchdowns. 812 of those yards came in his senior season while hauling in 18 touchdowns. Against Davis, he caught five in one game, which set a school record.  

As a hooper for the Mavericks, he earned letterman honors, too.  

“Carter, we moved to receiver going into his junior year right before. He's a basketball player, always gets up high, gets rebounds, so we kind of plugged him out there, and he just instantly went off when we put him at receiver. A big body that was a great target for Brady,” Brett said.  

Jeremiah Baker – Pacific Northwest Christian Community College  

Baker’s journey to varsity is defined by grit and determination. 

“Jeremiah Baker is a real player development type kid,” Brett said. “He committed to the process. He didn't start for a freshman team as a freshman, didn't start as a sophomore for JV and in his junior (season), but he kept sticking it out. That shows you his mental toughness and his commitment level, and he kept sticking out, and he had a fantastic senior year, started for us all year on our run and so he was a blast to coach. Real physical kid that's going to do well at the next level.” 

When he started last season, it brought him a lot of great feelings, Baker said.  

“Wonderful, first time ever having an 11-win season,” he said.  

Toward the end of the 2025 season, Baker started to get attention from local schools. However, Pacific Northwest Christian Community College stood out to him with how they aligned with his values, too.  

“The Christianity was a big part, but also the family they had. They’re pretty new and you can already tell there's already been a family dynamic between the team, and you can see everyone's there for each other,” Baker said.  

As each player prepares to close their chapters as Mavericks, each of them took an opportunity to describe the team motto ‘Grind City’ in one word.  

“Discipline,” Anderson said.  

“Culture,” said Brady. 

“Family,” said Baker.

    Brady Jay (2) breaks loose on a scramble against Issaquah last season. Setting a block is Jeremiah Baker (71).
  

    The Mavericks Carter Anderson (6) skips his way into the endzone against Issaquah last season.