River Stewart, Male Athlete of the Year
Our men’s soccer athlete of the year and EvCC male athlete of the year goes to River Stewart. River became the most prolific goal scorer in EvCC men’s soccer history this season when he scored 30 goals in the 2022 season to bring his career total to 46, shattering the previous EvCC career high of 26 goals. River now holds the single season goal scoring record at EvCC, the career goal scoring record, the single season points leader record of goals and assists (66), and career points of 103. In two seasons with EvCC, Stewart has 12 multi goal games including a big 3 goal performance in the overtime win over Lane in the NWAC quarterfinals, sending the program to it’s second ever NWAC semi final appearance. River was named the north region most valuable player and was also named the NWAC Player of the year. He is considering multiple options to continue his soccer career at the next level.