MACOMB, IL. – Western Illinois Athletics has named football's Kennedy McGill and women's bowling's Skylar Huber as the department's Student-Athletes of the Month for October.
McGill put together an outstanding month for the Leathernecks, earning recognition for his performances on the field. The fifth-year quarterback received multiple Ohio Valley Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors during the season, along with FCS National Offensive Player of the Week recognition.
McGill delivered one of his biggest performances of the season against UT Martin, totaling 349 yards of offense and four touchdowns. He rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns while helping lead Western Illinois to a 55-24 victory. His performance earned him both OVC and national recognition.
McGill continued his strong play against Charleston Southern, helping lead the Leathernecks to a 42-35 road victory with a late game-winning touchdown. His contributions helped Western Illinois continue building momentum throughout the season.
On the lanes, Huber has continued to make an impact for Western Illinois women's bowling through both her individual improvement and leadership within the program.
Compared to last season, Huber has increased her overall fill percentage by eight percent, her strike percentage by four percent and her single-pin conversion percentage by 14 percent. Her commitment to improving every area of her game has also made an impact beyond her individual performance, as her work ethic and leadership have carried over to her teammates.
Together, McGill and Huber represent the hard work, dedication and leadership that Western Illinois Athletics strives to recognize in its student-athletes. Through their performances in competition, commitment to their teammates and success beyond their respective sports, both have made a positive impact on their programs and the Leatherneck community.
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