A RING FOR EACH FINGER WASHINGTON HOPES TO LEAD PARACLETE TO 4TH CONSECUTIVE TITLE.Byline: Gerry Gittelson Staff Writer QUARTZ quartz, one of the commonest of all rock-forming minerals and one of the most important constituents of the earth's crust. Chemically, it is silicon dioxide, SiO2. HILL - Michael Washington doesn't care if you're a running back, a receiver or a defender. If you trespass trespass, in law, any physical injury to the person or to property. In English common law the action of trespass first developed (13th cent.) to afford a remedy for injuries to property. into his territory, you'll pay. Few high school football players dominate the way Washington does. As a runner, a receiver, a kick returner, a tackler, a pass defender. He even punts. If Paraclete High's opponents don't account for him, they might as well crumble crum·ble v. crum·bled, crum·bling, crum·bles v.tr. To break into small fragments or particles. v.intr. 1. To fall into small fragments or particles; disintegrate. their game plan. You can bet Big Bear (8-3) is plenty concerned about the 6-foot-3, 200- pound Mr. Everything entering Saturday's 1:30 p.m. Southern Section Division XII quarterfinal quar·ter·fi·nal adj. Of or relating to one of four competitions in a tournament, whose winners go on to play in semifinal competitions. n. 1. quarterfinals A quarterfinal round. 2. A quarterfinal match. against the Spirits (10-1) at Big Bear Middle School. ``My approach is I just can't let anyone beat me,'' Washington said. ``I love that responsibility.'' Washington built his reputation as a defensive back - he has nine interceptions this season - but is equally efficient everywhere else. He has rushed for 722 yards (12.4 avg.) - including 212 yards and a touchdown in 11 carries in Friday's playoff play·off also play-off n. Sports 1. A final game or series of games played to break a tie. 2. A series of games played to determine a championship. Noun 1. victory over Mojave - and he is averaging 22.8 yards on 17 receptions with four touchdowns. He has two kick returns for touchdowns and is averaging 36.4 yards as punter Punter 1. An trader who hopes to make quick profits. Basically, another term for speculator. 2. In the U.K., it is generally used to describe someone who gambles. It is also used to mean a client or customer of any business. . If Paraclete wins a fourth consecutive section title, Washington, a starter since his freshman season, will collect his fourth championship ring. ``He is a complete impact player,'' first-year coach Jeff Cortez said. ``When Michael tackles someone, they really know it. He makes highlight tackles. As a running back he can really take the ball and run with it. He's got very good speed, plus he's very physical.'' Cortez said Washington is waiting on his SAT results. If Washington qualifies, the coach suspects he will get a college football scholarship. Of course, Washington only wants to focus on the present. He said the team learned humility Humility See also Modesty. Humorousness (See WITTINESS.) Bernadette Soubirous, St. humble girl to whom Virgin Mary appeared. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 65–66] Bonaventura, St. washes dishes even though a cardinal. in an opening 51-0 loss to St. Bonaventure. Paraclete has responded with 10 consecutive victories, climbing to No. 2 in the division behind undefeated Montclair Prep. ``Losing that game to St. Bonaventure really opened our eyes,'' Washington said. ``We started to think we might not work to our ability. We brought in a new offense this year, and at first we weren't really all for it. But I think we're dominating now and I really like it because we have all sorts of weapons.'' Fellow running back Curtis Brown
1 City (1990 pop. 37,446), seat of Jackson co., S Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1857. It is an industrial and commercial center in a farm region. has 768 yards and 12 touchdowns. The threesome's emergence means Paraclete throws on an emergency basis only, usually to Washington. No one else has more than seven catches. Washington said he wants to study child development and become a teacher. But he's not quite ready for this ride to end yet. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Paraclete's Michael Washington does it all for the football team, and the Spirits will need him when they face Big Bear in a Southern Section quarterfinal on Saturday. John Lazar/Staff Photographer |
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