The roster had the talent to do so all season, but Spalding completed its perfect season en route to its third consecutive MIAA-A championship and second over McDonogh after pulling out a 31-7 win on Saturday. Maryland QB pledge Malik Washington wrapped up his senior season completing over 63% of his passes while throwing for 2,077 yards and 24 touchdowns to just three interceptions. Washington also ends his high school career 33-4 as a starter while accounting for over 90 total touchdowns and 7,000 passing yards.
The accolades and success have always been within reach for the dual-sport athlete, but with his final high school snap now officially a memory, Washington knows he left his mark at the MIAA school he helped turn into a powerhouse under head coach Kyle Schmitt.
“To be honest, it’s just so weird knowing that I played my last high school game and knowing everything that our team did is cemented forever,” Washington told IBG. “I definitely think not just me, but the whole class included elevated the standard that was set when we got there.”
Washington’s arm strength and deep ball accuracy have been well-documented while the athleticism that the former basketball star showed is the latest bit of evidence becoming an efficient dual-threat quarterback. But while the dual-sport athlete has proven himself as a playmaker, his senior season wasn’t about proving that with efficiency driving his mission. And it’s where he watched his game grow most.
“Even from my sophomore to junior year, one of my goals was getting a higher completion percentage, less interceptions and just cherish the football. we also had a better QB rating. Little things like that we saw throughout the season because the game slowed down even more for me and just allowed me to play pretty freely and play within myself.”
It’s also why schools haven’t given up on his decision with Michigan and Penn State lurking, but Washington has paid the outside interest no mind.
“I always felt good about my decision. That’s why I waited so long to make my decision because I wanted to be absolutely sure. And once I made my decision, I’m going to stick with it.”
A big part of Washington’s commitment is tied to Mike Locksley as Maryland’s head coach was an active part of the Terps’ pursuit alongside defensive coordinator Brian Williams.
“We’ve been talking almost every week, just how their game went, how they’re doing and the similarities between the offenses to help me understand faster when I get there.”
Washington will head to the 2025 All American on Jan. 11 for the final high school game of his career as he fine tunes his game between now and the day he enrolls at Maryland, which is expected to be in late January.
“Just little workouts just to get more prepared for when I get on campus. Just try to get bigger, faster, stronger just so I’m in shape for those offseason workouts. They haven’t sent me anything yet, I think they were waiting until after the season finished up and they’re having their season. So we’ll have those talks.”
So, what are Washington’s thoughts on his chances of becoming Maryland’s next starting quarterback?
“I’m a competitor so I’m going to try my absolute hardest, I want to play of course which I know everyone wants to play. But if I have to take that backseat and sit and learn for a year, it’s not something I really look into. I’m going to go int here and do the best that I can.”
Regardless, Washington knows he can lean on veteran QB Billy Edwards Jr. through his first season. “We’re really cool. I’ve asked him questions like what’s it like being in College Park and being a college quarterback, how the system is. He’s been able to answer every question that I’ve asked.”
Malik Washington was bumped to a four-star prospect and 92 overall by On3, checking in as the nation’s 128th-best prospect and 14th-best quarterback in the 2025 class.
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