The Johnnie Brocks Party Store Athlete of the Week Abigail Blackwell-Junior Golfer-Washington High School.
State Golf Tournament at Rivercut in Springfield-Abigail tied for 10th with a two-day total of 162 and helped the team take 3rd with a score of 735.
Abby has qualified for state every year of high school.
Seaon/Career Highlights:
2022 (Freshman season)
Helped lead WHS golf team to a second place finish in the Class 3 district 1 tournament
Qualified for state.
2023:
Led WHS golf team in scoring average
GAC North Central First Team All-Conference
Led team to first GAC North Central Conference Championship in program history
Qualified for state tournament
T-23rd at MSHSAA Class 3 state tournament
2024:
Led WHS golf team in scoring average
First Team All-Conference + GAC North Central Conference Player of the Year
Led team to second consecutive GAC North Central Conference Championship
Led team to Class 3, District 1 Championship (first district championship in program history)
Placed 3rd in the Class 3, District 1 tournament (shot 79)
T-10 at MSHSAA Class 3 State Tournament
Led team to first ever top three state tournament finish
GPA: 4.0
Favorite Subject: Math
Hobby: Reading
Favorite Golf Courses: Wolf Hollow, Franklin County Country Club, Bear Creek, Gateway in Illinois.
Interview with Washington Golf's Abby Blackwell:
Interview with Washington Head Coach Ben Hornback: