Missouri Southern State University Athletics

Prior to Southern - Frenchie Jr. prepped at Trinity Catholic High School for coach Cory Patterson before playing at the University of Illinois ... Was a four year letter winner for the Titans of Trinity Catholic High where he was a four star recruit according to ESPN and a three star by 247 Sports and Rivals ... A Class 3 first-team All-State selection in 2019 finished his high school career with 1,524 receiving, 821 rushings, 3,204 all-purpose yards and scored 40 total touchdowns ... As a true freshman for the Fighting Illini's appeared in five games playing primarily on special teams as a punt returner netting eight yards on a punt return against Wisconsin (October 23, 2020) in his debut.

Personal - James is the son of Tina Jamison and James Frenchie Sr. and plans to major in business at Southern.