WASHINGTON NAMED NJCAA TRACK & FIELD ALL-AMERICAN AT NATIONAL MEET

MESA, AZ, May 18, 2014- Joshua Washington had an outstanding meet becoming Richard Bland College's first ever All-American in both the 100 and 200 meters event. "It is difficult to achieve All-American status, but to be named in two events in the same meet is something special", said Coach Matthew High.

Washington has almost single handedly put Richard Bland College on the map, however, he received assistance from teammates Adrain Jackson, Maxwell Chambers and from the women's side Cassandra Nnaji. Jackson and Chambers both made the trip to Arizona, however, did not qualify after preliminary heats in their respective events. 

With times of 10.45 in the 100 meters (personal lifetime best) and 21.00 in the 200 meters, Washington has set the bar very high for himself. From this season's accolades he will have the opportunity to compete at the USA Track and Field Senior/Junior Championships in Oregon in July.