High School Football: Cajon (Calif.) QB Marcus Washington Jr. Throws for Five Touchdowns in Blowout Victory

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Cajon High School (Calif.) sophomore quarterback Marcus Washington Jr. turned in another strong performance last Friday night.

Washington went 25-of-46 for 373 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions in a 35-14 rout of Independence. The reigning Citrus Belt League Offensive MVP also rushed for 80 yards on 12 carries, one of which went for 29 yards.

The 6-foot-3, 180-pound Washington has thrown for 618 yards and seven touchdowns through two games. He’s also picked up 201 rushing yards and a touchdown on 31 carries, an impressive 6.48 yards per attempt. With eight total touchdowns, he is well on pace to exceed last year’s 31 all-purpose scores.

Washington has 11 total scholarship offers, including from Texas A&M and Michigan.

Cajon is chasing its first state championship since 2017, when future Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels led the way at quarterback.

The Cowboys (1-1) look to make it two straight wins when they host Murrieta Valley (0-2) on Friday night.

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  • Jake Elman

    Jake Elman is the founder and CEO of Legacy Library Sports. His journalism career includes stops at The Palm Beach Post, EndGame 360 Inc., and ExpressVPN/Kape, as well as freelance bylines for organizations including Major League Baseball, FanSided, Sports Illustrated, and more. A 2019 graduate of Florida Atlantic’s journalism program, Jake and his Jack Russell, Winnie, live in Boynton Beach, Fla.


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