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:

The Johnnie Brock’s Party Store Athlete of the Week is Landon Apprill-Junior-St. Francis Borgia Soccer.

3 year varsity player and 2 year starter. Primary position is striker (center forward). He also plays some wing and center mid when needed.

Season Stats-16 goals and 8 assists.

Career Stats-31 goals and 17 assists

In National Honors Society, leader for our program for 8th graders call Healthy Lifestyles, leader for freshman orientation retreat called Luke 18.

Ran track last spring and competed in the triple jump, long jump, 100, 200, and 400

GPA-3.8.

Favorite Subjects-Math/History.

Landon is looking at his options after high school. He is leaning toward Mizzou, but would consider college soccer for the right offer.

Career Path-Business.

Landon was coached by his Father, Matt Apprill, until he entered high school. Matt Apprill played soccer at Borgia and graduated in 1999. Matt, who also played forward, scored 25 goals over his final two years. Landon has 31 goals and 17 assists for his career.

Interview with Borgia Soccer's Landon Apprill:
Interview with Borgia Soccer Head Coach Danny Strohmeyer:

The Johnnie Brock's Party Store Athlete of the Week is Jacob Bina-Senior Wide Receiver and Defensive Back-Washington Blue Jays.


Bina posted 5 receptions for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns helping Washington beat Eureka 14-13 Friday night.

Bina reeled in a 10 yard pass in the first quarter and a 63 yarder with 1:45 left in the game.

Defensively, Bina was one of two players to finish with 7 tackles and 1 assist.

Season Stats Offense-33 receptions for 595 yards and 7 touchdowns. Average-18 yards per catch. He is also 3 for 3 passing for 52 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defense-40 tackles and 23 assists for 63 total tackles and 3 interceptions. Punting-25 punts for 952 yards for a average of 38 yards per punt.

1st Team GAC Central Defensive Back.

GPA: 3.2

Favorite Subjects: Vocational School-Machine and Tool/Weight Lifting/Team Sports.

Two Sport Athlete: Football/Basketball.

Favorite NFL Team/Player-LA Chargers/Ladd McConkey.

Jacob plans to attend State Tech in Linn and study Electrical Technology.

Interview with Washington Football's Jacob Bina:
Interview with Union Head Coach Justin Grahl:

The Johnnie Brock’s Party Store Athlete of the Week is Junior Quarterback Nate Short-St. Clair Football.

Nate guided the Bulldogs to a 56-20 win over Principia.

He has developed in a fine high school quarterback.

Started varsity as a Sophomore.

Remarkable fact-Nate didn't start playing football until he entered high school.

Stats Friday 5 for 5 passing for 130yds and 2 Td's 5 carries for 83 yards and 2 TD's.

GPA: 3.72

Favorite Subjects: Math/History/Building Construction

Three Sport Athlete: Football, Basketball, Baseball

Future Plans/Career Path: Nate plans to attend college and Major in Business.

Hobbies: Hunting/Fishing

Interview with St. Clair Football Coach Brian Robbins:
Interview with St Clair Football's Nate Short: