Beyer, Miller, Kirk and Tovkach Named March CEP Scholar Athletes

WEST POINT, N.Y. – Army West Point athletics announced its Corps Squad Athletes of the Month for March. Kyle Beyer (men's lacrosse), Taylor Miller (women's lacrosse), Geoff Kirk (men's track and field) and Anna Tovkach (women's track and field) were the March recipients.

Men's Lacrosse
Kyle Beyer '21

Beyer, a Firstie from Morris Plains, NJ, is a civil engineering major from Company H-3.
Earned Dean's List status five times while also contributing on the field at multiple positions.
After playing in half of the team's games as a Plebe, Kyle played in all 18 games for Army during the Spring 2019 season, followed by appearances in all 8 games in the shortened 2020 season.
- In 2019 he helped Army to victory by causing three turnovers and collecting three ground balls in the Patriot League championship game against Lehigh.
- Last season he finished second on the team with a total of 26 ground balls in eight games.
Head Coach Joe Alberici said "Kyle epitomizes everything we look for in our young men, as a student, as a player and most importantly as a teammate. He has excelled in the classroom, in arguably one of West Point's most difficult academic majors. On the field, he has done everything the coaching staff has asked of him, to include switching positions to close defenseman in his senior season, after playing in every game of the last two seasons as a long-stick midfielder. As a teammate, he is a terrific leader. He is always willing to help everyone else in our locker room, in any way he can. I know Kyle will go on to achieve great success in the Army and in life."
Team captain, Greg Coleman, commented "Kyle is a leader on the defense through his communication, knowledge of the game and ability to lockdown opposing offensive players with ease. Kyle mentors the younger players on the team and ensures that they understand our defensive schemes. Additionally, he is a staple of resilience and toughness because of his perseverance through multiple lingering injuries. When it comes time to step on the field, Kyle throws away all excuses and just performs at the highest level no matter the circumstance. Off the field, civil engineering is one of the most difficult majors offered by West Point. Kyle consistently posts above a 3.0 GPA while also helping other students within his major. He is a great example of how to achieve in the classroom while also performing incredibly well on gameday."

Women's Lacrosse
Taylor Miller '23

Has an increased role on field as a sophomore.
She started the St. Joe's game and played the entire game.
- Started the game off by saving first two shots against her to give Army momentum.
In the most recently completed term, Miller earned a 3.907 semester GPA; her cumulative academic program score is 3.826.

Miller is a strong performer across all four of USMA's curricular pillars of academic, military, physical, and character, as evidenced by her combined cumulative quality point average of 3.791.
She is a very coachable, smart player who has made tremendous strides this year.
Millier is a team player. She is always helping and tutoring other players.

Men's Track & Field
Geoff Kirk ('21)

Kirk is an outstanding student and dedicated athlete.
- He serves as team captain.
Geoff is a Civil Engineering major who turned in an impressive semester GPA of 3.90 in the fall.
- His cumulative GPA is 3.53, reflecting excellence in all pillars of development.
Kirk branched Engineers and his headed to Fort Campbell, Ky., after training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.
Geoff is finishing up a remarkable athletic career:
- Finished the 2021 Indoor Season ranked 23rd in the NCAA and No. 1 in the Northeast Region in the shot put.
- Patriot League Indoor Record Holder – Shot Put 18.88m (61' 11.5")
  - This is also the Army West Point Indoor Record
- Three-time Army vs. Navy Star Meet Champion (shot put and discus)
- Outdoor Track & Field – No. 2 in Shot Put All-Time for Army and No. 5 in Discus All-Time for Army
Coach Smith comments, "Geoff has been one of our most consistent performers since he joined our team. He has always displayed a tremendous work ethic and his results are a direct result. He leads by example and never waivers in his commitment to do his best. He is a tremendous representative of our program."

Women's Track & Field
Anna Tovkach ('22)

Cow mid distance runner Anna Tovkach from Gainesville, Fla., is a model of steadfast performance and leadership—as an athlete, a student, and as a future Army officer.
Anna has proven an exceptional scholar with GPAs above 4.0 as an environmental engineering major.
- She has a cumulative GPA of 4.02, illustrating excellence in physical and military pillars as well as the academic realm.
- Anna's performance in the Fall was simply incredible, as she turned in an Academic GPA of 4.08.
Her accolades are not limited to the classroom, she is a standout on the track as well:
- Two-time Patriot League Champion in the 4x800m relay
- Indoor Army Track and Field record-holder in the 500m, 800m, 4x400m, and 4x800m
- Indoor Army Navy meet records holder in the 800m
- Outdoor record-holder in the 4x400m, second best all-time performance in the 4x800m
- Serves on the Army Track and Field team leadership council
Anna was honored to be selected as Regimental Operations Sergeant Major for Cadet Basic Training this summer.
Coach Smith comments, "We have had some very talented middle distance runners come into our program in recent years and our record board and top 10 lists reflect their accomplishments. Anna Tovkach now sits alone atop some of those lists and is decidedly the best female middle distance runner to ever join the Army team. Her athletic accomplishments are significant and that alone sets her apart, but when added in, her aptitude, work ethic and commitment to do what is right elevate her to a different level as a cadet. She is a top performer in everything that she does and is a rising star at the Academy."

Army West Point Athletics

Beyer, Miller, Kirk and Tovkach Named March CEP Scholar Athletes

Players Mentioned

Kyle Beyer

Greg Coleman

Geoff Kirk

Taylor Miller

Anna Tovkach

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