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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
3/6/2017 Brandon Gilbeck Men's Basketball
2/27/2017 Taylor Higginbotham Women's Basketball
2/20/2017 Marissa Purdum Women's Swimming and Diving
2/14/2017 Holly Hoelting Softball
2/6/2017 Josh Kirby Men's Track and Field
1/30/2017 Mike Miklusak Men's Basketball
1/24/2017 Brad Walls Men's Track and Field
12/12/2016 Jasmine Brown Women's Track and Field
12/6/2016 Kyle Siebert Men's Swimming and Diving
11/29/2016 Emily Clemens Women's Basketball
11/14/2016 Erica Hagen Women's Swimming and Diving
11/7/2016 Kaili Simmons Women's Volleyball
11/1/2016 Brett Taylor Football
10/24/2016 Anna Cullinan Women's Golf
10/17/2016 Ashley Kuhlmann Women's Soccer
10/11/2016 Jacob Bjornsen Men's Soccer
10/3/2016 Maria Bessmertnaya Women's Tennis
9/28/2016 Riggs Baxter Football
9/19/2016 Lexi Kolschefski Women's Volleyball
9/14/2016 Fernando Pacheco Men's Soccer
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