De’Andre Washington

by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — De’Andre Washington, a 150-pound sophomore for the Wellington High School football team, has been named the “Big Cheese Athlete of the Week.”

Wellington lost to Rose Hill Friday evening 7-6. But it wasn’t because of Washington, who had an outstanding night on the gridiron.

This was De’Andre Washington during a catch against Clearwater a couple weeks ago.

He had a fumble recovery in the first half and then made a huge interception in the left corner of the end zone in the second quarter that thwarted a Rocket scoring drive that would have put them up by two touchdowns.

Then in the fourth quarter, Washington ran a post route, caught a Cade Phelps pass, and ran for 50 yards for a Crusader touchdown. He then made a diving catch on fourth down at midfield to keep Wellington’s last drive alive that ended on the 1 yard line.

For his efforts, Washington has been been named “Big Cheese Athlete of the Week.” He will receive a free large pizza at Big Cheese Pizza at 324 N. Washington Ave. for his outstanding play.

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