Andrew Bowler Powell's Quest for Perfection Ends With a Title: January Athlete of the Month

Andrew bowling standout Josh Powell bowled one 300 game in practice and another in the match. Then, the led the T-Bolts to their third IHSA state championship in the last eight years. He is recognized today at Patch's Athlete of the Month for January.

When Andrew’s Josh Powell rolled a 300 game in a match against Lincoln-Way West, he thought he had scaled to the top of the high school bowling mountain. Soon, he found out he had a couple more steps to take on the journey toward his perfect season. Powell, Patch’s Athlete of the Month for January, climbed those steps in the IHSA boys bowling state tournament at St. Clair Bowl in O’Fallon. He averaged 225.3 for 12 games, placed fourth individually and led the Thunderbolts to their third state championship in the last eight years. “Shooting a 300 game in a match is fun,” Powell said. “It feels good to know that you can repeat shots over and over again. But it’s only against one team. And, then, knowing that we are the state champions and …

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UPDATE: And the Winner in Voting for Patch Athlete of the Week is ...

See who outpolled six others in voting during our Patch Athlete of the Week contest from Jan. 22-28.

Andrew boys bowling standout Josh Powell outpolled six others in voting for Patch Athlete of the Week, Jan. 22-28. He is now eligible for January Patch Athlete of the Month recognition. Taylor Boardman, senior, forward, girls basketball, Lincoln-Way North. Boardman scored 25 points and led the Phoenix to a 54-39 victory over Thornwood in Southwest Suburban Red Conference action. Johnny Finnin, senior, guard, boys basketball, Lincoln-Way Central. Finnin scored 22 points in the Knights’ 51-34 victory over Shepard. His emergence as a scorer has helped take some of the pressure off Central’s 6-8 Brad Foster. Brandon Janda, senior, goalkeeper, boys club hockey, Stagg. Janda averaged more than 30 saves in games vs. Lyons Township (5-3 loss), …

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Boys Bowling: Andrew Takes Sectional Title; Sandburg's Kopera is Individual Medalist

Andrew staved off a challenge from Lincoln-Way East to capture the boys bowling sectional championship Saturday at Orland Bowl.