Washington successfully defended his 55-meter dash and 300-meter run state titles this season. He didn't set a meet record in the 55 like he did last season (6.40 seconds), but his time of 6.53 was fast enough to win the label fastest runner in the state again. The owner of the state record in the 300 (34.77), Washington ran a 35.99 at the State Meet to finish first. Washington also anchored Hope's 4x200 meter relay team to a first-place finish at the state meet. In addition, Washington took home the gold medal in the 300 at the CCRI Invitational, where he ran a 37.77, and finished second at the New England Championships in 35.27.

More About Matt

Favorite TV shows: ESPN, "College Hill"

Favorite subject in school: History

My plans after high school: College and run track

What I'd buy tomorrow, if money were no object: I would buy a school and put all the Providence athletes in ... start my own team.

Something people would be surprised to know about me: I am a national champion in football.

Hear Matt talk about what inspired him this past season.