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Scholar Athlete of the Month

Tyler Stewart

Tyler Stewart

  • Award
    Scholar Athlete of the Month
  • Week Of
    5/5/2020
  • Sport
    Baseball
  • Bio
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Tyler Stewart was named the Hampton Inn Scholar-Athlete for the month of April. Behind the plate, he has been a four year member of the Western Illinois baseball program and the graduating senior will earn his degree in Nursing. 

What is your pre-game ritual?
"Hy-Vee breakfast and a good BP playlist."
 
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
"People will respect you for your work ethic, not your work talent."

What’s the best part about competing at Western Illinois? 
"The tradition! The support from the campus and community makes you feel at home and a part of the Leatherneck family while playing."

What is your favorite TV show or movie and why?
"Ozarks! The show is set in one of my favorite places with tons of suspense and action."

What is your dream job?
"Flying airplanes, but I’ll stick to nurse anesthetist for now."

What is your favorite food?
"Apple salad dessert"

What is your favorite hobby outside of sports?
"Riding dirtbikes and boating on the lake."

What are three words you would use to describe your personality? 
"Competitive, Funny, Outgoing."
 


Athlete Awards
Date Athlete Sport
8/25/2025 Joel McIntyre Men's Soccer
8/25/2025 Joel McIntyre Men's Soccer
8/25/2025 Joel McIntyre Men's Soccer
8/25/2025 Hana Daoudi Women's Soccer
9/12/2024 Hannah Steinmeyer Women's Cross Country
9/12/2024 Grant Palmer Baseball
4/29/2024 Isabel Navas Rodriguez Women's Soccer
3/22/2024 Raven Morrison Softball
3/22/2024 Caden Kratz Baseball
2/21/2024 Drew Cisse Men's Basketball
2/21/2024 Addi Brownfield Women's Basketball
1/19/2024 Aylana Cezar Women's Cross Country
1/19/2024 Sean Hudspath Men's Track and Field
12/5/2023 Ryan Merklinger Football
12/5/2023 Maggie Craker Women's Volleyball
10/31/2023 Kennedy Bauer Women's Volleyball
10/31/2023 Ben Nauman Football
9/12/2023 Liam Gainey Men's Soccer
9/12/2023 Elise Bush Women's Soccer
6/8/2023 Olivia Kerr Women's Golf
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