MATTOON (WCIA) — Blair Powers is the WCIA3 Athlete of the Week. The Mattoon junior won the IHSA Class 2A Rantoul Regional at Willow Pond Golf Course firing a two-under 70, leading her team to an appearance at the sectional.

On Monday, Blair followed it up by carding a 74 at the Normal West Sectional at Ironwood Golf Course, tying for first place after 18 to force a playoff, before falling on the first extra hole to take runner-up. She now heads to this weekend’s state tournament, making her second appearance, looking to improve upon last year’s 40^th place finish.

“It gives me really good confidence especially getting first at Regionals and then tying for first at Sectionals so I had two really great rounds so I hope to have another really great round in state too,” Powers said.

Powers is now eligible for a $1,000 scholarship we’ll give to one boy and one girl this summer. If you know a deserving high school student who should be our next weekly winner, fill out the nomination form here: https://www.wcia.com/athlete-of-the-week/#//