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Ardrey Kell’s Autumn Washington is Observer girls’ basketball player of the week

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Ardrey Kell’s Autumn Washington is The Observer’s girls’ high school basketball player of the week.

The 6-foot senior scored 20 points, had seven rebounds and four blocks in a 67-55 win at Rocky River on Feb. 5.

Washington also scored 22 points in an 87-53 win over Ballantyne Ridge on Feb. 6.

Washington is averaging 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists and three steals per game for Ardrey Kell (19-3).

This story was originally published February 9, 2026 at 8:10 PM with the headline "Ardrey Kell’s Autumn Washington is Observer girls’ basketball player of the week."

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