Athlete: Fallen player made everyone smile

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“Our hearts are broken over the passing of Nick Barton,” Athletic Director Duane Herr said in a statement last summer. “Nick was a bright spot within the Riverhawk athletics community who left a lasting impression on everyone he met. It was a privilege watching him grow and flourish over the last three years.”

Former head lacrosse coach Joe Stanilaus said in a June statement that Barton, a midfielder, inspired his fellow Riverhawks to play better on the field.

“I am so grateful our paths crossed,” Stanilaus said. “We will forever miss his presence, but will never forget the leader he was becoming.”

In his last season on the team, Barton tallied 18 points, scoring 15 goals and