Rising Star Male: Jett Washington, Bishop Gorman basketball, football

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. 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.