Cedar Rapids Washington senior Clayton Bjornsen is this week's winner of the Metro Spotlight Award for high school boys, the Metro Sports Report announced Sunday.

Bjornsen played a big role in Washington's 26-10 victory over top-ranked Xavier at Saints Field Friday night. He caught two touchdown passes from Reid Snitker as the Warriors took a 14-0 lead and finished with three catches for 90 yards.

Bjornsen's touchdown receptions were for 30 and 33 yards. He also plays defense for Washington and helped keep Xavier's offense under wraps.

Bjornsen has caught 18 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns for the Warriors (3-3).

Here is our Question-&-Answer session with Clayton Bjornsen:

MSR: What is your favorite individual highlight in sports?

CLAYTON: Catching my second touchdown pass against Xavier last Friday and then running back to the sideline to celebrate with my teammates.

MSR: What has been your favorite team highlight in sports?

CLAYTON: Singing the school fight song with our fans after upsetting No.1 ranked Xavier last Friday.

MSR: Who has had the biggest influence on your sports career?

CLAYTON: My dad. He always pushes me to be tough and work hard to get better.

MSR: What are your future goals in sports?

CLAYTON: Finish this season with a winning record and make a run in the playoffs this year. In the future, I would like to play football in college.

MSR: What are your favorite classes in school?

CLAYTON: Earlybird weight lifting, AP economics and physics.

MSR: What has been your favorite community service project?

CLAYTON: Helping with the football camp for elementary school kids that our coaches put on every summer.