It was a productive year for the trophy case at Bishop Gorman, and Jett Washington played a big part in adding to the Gaels’ shiny display.
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In the fall, Washington was a blur in the back end of the Gorman defense, playing safety and racking up 37 tackles and two interceptions to help the Gaels to a perfect 12-0 record. In the state semifinals, Washington picked off a pass in a 63-12 win over Coronado, and he capped his sophomore campaign with five tackles in the state championship victory over Liberty.
When winter rolled around, Washington swapped out his cleats for a pair of hightops and led the Bishop Gorman basketball team to a state title on the hardwood, averaging 13 points and eight rebounds on the season.
Washington collected a little hardware of his own, too: He received a ring when the Bishop Gorman football team was named national champions, and another ring from the basketball title is on the way.
Washington couldn’t choose between the two.
“They’re both equal, because you put in so much work in both,” Washington said.
FINALISTS:
Dylan Flores Coronado soccer: Tallied 18 goals and 19 assists in earning an All-State nod for the state champions.
Thaddeus Thatcher Arbor View football and basketball: Passed for 942 yards and eight touchdowns as the freshman quarterback on one of the best teams in the state.
Prince Williams Bishop Gorman football: Racked up 10 sacks to earn a spot on the sophomore All-American team.
Mikael Vela Cheyenne wrestling: Went 29-6 and won the state title at 106 pounds.
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