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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
9/9/2021 Isabel Navas Rodriguez Women's Soccer
5/5/2020 Tyler Stewart Baseball
5/5/2020 Carrissa Tinsley Women's Track and Field
3/31/2020 Wyatt Spier Men's Golf
3/31/2020 Cassidy Jurkaites Women's Golf
1/31/2020 James Claar Men's Basketball
1/31/2020 Madison Chao Women's Swimming and Diving
11/1/2019 Mariah Mitchell Women's Volleyball
11/1/2019 Quintin Thurman Men's Cross Country
10/1/2019 Ryan DeBois Men's Soccer
10/1/2019 Hailey Tranchitella Women's Cross Country
9/30/2019 Amy Andrews Women's Soccer
9/30/2019 Nathan Erickson Football
4/1/2019 Nick Olson Men's Track and Field
4/1/2019 Laura Ballesteros Women's Tennis
3/8/2019 Olivia Kaufmann Women's Basketball
3/7/2019 Jackson Wetherbee Men's Golf
2/6/2019 Samir Almhiemid Men's Swimming and Diving
2/6/2019 Bo Brasseur Women's Track and Field
1/2/2019 Taylor Higginbotham Women's Basketball
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