Three members of the Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team were recently recognized for their athletic and academic achievement. From left are David Bell of Evans, Ga., this year's Johnnie Frankie Award recipient; Aidan Goude of Cypress, named the Most Outstanding Student in Kinesiology; and Harrison Wall of Mount Pleasant, winner of the Dr. Ty Pate Academic Award.
WHARTON, TEXAS — Three members of the Wharton County Junior College Pioneers baseball team have been recognized for exceptional achievement both on and off the playing field.
Harrison Wall of Mount Pleasant received the Dr. Ty Pate Academic Award, an honor established in the memory of the late WCJC administrator and former athlete that recognizes high academic achieving athletes.
The Johnnie Frankie Award, a special honor for athletes who exhibit exceptional abilities and character, went to David Bell of Evans, GA. Bell has played 41 of the Pioneers’ 49 games in the most physically-demanding position on the diamond — catcher.
“David is the unquestioned team leader of the 2025 Pioneer baseball team,” said WCJC Head Baseball Coach Trey Porras.
Aidan Goude of Cypress received the award for Most Outstanding Student in Kinesiology.
“This award speaks to Aidan’s high academic achievements in the department,” Porras said.
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