Iowa Central's McIntyre Voted as ICCAC's Top Male Student-Athlete
This season, McIntyre has had one of the most prolific offensive seasons in ICCAC baseball history and has been a vital part of the Tritons' success. In his first year with the program, he has helped lead the team to a second consecutive Region 11 championship and a North Plains District title with a record of 50-10. That is not where the season ends, as McIntyre and the Tritons will still compete at the NJCAA World Series, an opportunity for McIntyre to further cement his legacy.
This season, McIntyre has been one of the top batters in the NJCAA with a .495 batting average and 30 home runs, which leads all of NJCAA Division II. McIntyre also leads the NJCAA in runs with 132, hits with 103, total bases with 215 and slugging percentage at 1.034. In addition, he is second in the NJCAA in three additional categories. His individual performances have resulted in multiple annual and weekly honors, most prestigiously the ICCAC Division II Baseball Player of the Year award. At the conclusion of the baseball season, McIntyre is likely a lock for First Team All-American and will be in contention for the NJCAA's Offensive Player of the Year designation.
In his one year at Iowa Central, McIntyre has led by example, demonstrating what leadership and work ethic look like. The awards extend beyond the field, with McIntyre earning First Team Academic All-Region honors and Third Team Academic All-American recognition.
"George is a leader by example who brings energy, accountability and professionalism to the program each day," Iowa Central Athletic Director Guy Horn said. "His teammates respect him for his work ethic and selflessness, while coaches admire his maturity, coachability and dedication to team success. Beyond athletics, George represents the values of the ICCAC and Iowa Central with class and integrity. He carries himself with humility and professionalism, and he consistently demonstrates the qualities expected of a top collegiate student-athlete."
ICCAC Male Student-Athlete of the Year Winners:
| Year | Athlete | School | Sport |
| 2025-26 | George McIntrye | Iowa Central | Baseball |
| 2024-25 | Edouard Nys | Northeast | Soccer |
| 2023-24 | Gaspar Glaudas | Indian Hills | Golf |
| 2022-23 | Jackson Filer | Iowa Western | Football |
| 2021-22 | Jacob Ellis | Iowa Western | Football |
| 2020-21 | Willie Guy | DMACC | Basketball |
| 2019-20 | Justin Brookens | Iowa Lakes | Basketball |
| 2018-19 | Spencer Cuvelier | Iowa Central | Football |
| 2017-18 | Justin Folley | Ellsworth | Wrestling |