Athlete Ben Fricke of Mount Pulaski commits to Quincy University

[May 18, 2019] 

On Thursday, May 9, Ben Fricke - Mount Pulaski Senior - signed to play division 2 baseball at Quincy University.

Ben has been involved in numerous school sports and activities during his time at MPHS. He has been a member of the Varsity Baseball and Golf teams, and a member of the JV Basketball team. He has participated in Pep band, Marching band, Concert band, NHS, FFA, FCCLA, Student Council, and Spanish Club. Ben has also been a four-year member of the National Society of High School Scholars.

Ben Fricke, seated center with his parents Nathan and Heather Fricke and little brother Jackson

Ben has also received numerous awards and recognitions. He was recently award the Senior-of-the-Year Award at Mount Pulaski High School. He has been on High Honor Roll consistently during his four years at MPHS.

Ben Fricke, seated with his parents Nathan and Heather and surrounded by his large extended family on sigining day.

He was a two-time class president and serves as a Senior Spanish Club officer, Senior Class Treasurer, and Student Council Treasurer. Ben has earned several athletic recognitions as well. He was named a USSSA Great Lakes All American, named to the 1st Team Tomahawk Conference (Jr. Year) and 2nd Team Decatur Herald and Review (Jr. Year) for baseball, and was named a Game Day USA All Star.

[Heather Fricke]