Saturday was a big day at North Arkansas College.
The Lady Pioneer basketball team recorded another victory. The homecoming king and queen were crowned and new members of the North Arkansas College Athletic Hall of Fame was inducted.
Four new members joined the Dorm Saylors Hall of Fame. All four members had wonderful careers as a Pioneer, Lady Pioneer or leading a Pioneer team.
Lester Clark was a standout baseball players for the Pioneers.
During his career at Northark, Clark was a two-time All-American. He was also the National Junior College Athletic Association national player of the year.
He won the triple crown his freshman season. He led the nation with the most hits, RBIs and home runs.
As a sophomore, Clarks just missed out on his second triple crown. He led the country in batting average, hits and RBIs. He was second in home runs.
He continued his athletic career at Central Baptist.
Jolene Shipps was another two-time All-American for the Lady Pioneer basketball team. She was third Lady Pioneer to accomplish this in school history.