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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
11/16/2015 Sean McGuire Football
11/10/2015 Melanie Pearson Women's Swimming and Diving
11/3/2015 Diego Lopez Men's Soccer
10/26/2015 Andrew Blackburn Men's Golf
10/19/2015 Jacob Judd Football
10/12/2015 Michaela Cody Women's Soccer
10/5/2015 Nathan Knuffman Football
9/28/2015 Peyton Crosser Women's Volleyball
9/21/2015 Alejandro Pacheco Men's Soccer
9/14/2015 Courtney Lubbers Women's Tennis
9/8/2015 Brett Taylor Football
9/2/2015 Victoria Kappel Women's Soccer
5/11/2015 Brent Turner Baseball
5/4/2015 Nate Davis Men's Golf
4/28/2015 Sammy Marshall Softball
4/20/2015 Jessica Schultz Women's Golf
4/13/2015 Aaliyah White Women's Track and Field
4/6/2015 Andrew Blackburn Men's Golf
3/30/2015 JJ Reimer Baseball
3/24/2015 Arianna Demos Women's Tennis
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