Joshua Hillman awarded David Wallace Memorial Scholarship

The Royals are pleased to announce that this year's winner of the Dave Wallace Memorial Scholarship is Joshua Hillman.  The scholarship is granted based on the candidate's baseball ability, academic assessment, financial need and participation in the North Island Royals program.  "Josh is a very deserving candidate", said Royals GM Mike Parlow.  "He is a amazing worker, a great student, and has shown his determination to succeed over his 4 years with the program."  Hillman will play his college ball in the NAIA at Dordt University in Iowa.  

In the 23 years that Dave Wallace coached the Royals, he demanded his players play with enthusiasm, grit and determination.  He was a competitor and hated to lose.  At the same time, he always put the long-term development of the players ahead of short-term victories.  He encouraged his players to put their best effort into everything they did on the field, at school and at life. He believed you don’t take shortcuts because it always shows up in the results.   

David Wallace Memorial Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Wallace family and the North Island Royals Baseball Club.