It took a team effort as the McKinley Tech Trainers’ defense and special teams combined for 22 points to eliminate the Eastern Ramblers, 44-12, in a DCIAA-Stripes semi-final matchup on Nov. 15 in Washington, D.C. McKinley Tech scored six times in the third quarter, including a kick return touchdown by junior running back Shaquante Simms […]
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Washington’s Dunbar Edged-out by Wilson in Thrilling DCIAA Football Playoff Preview
Sophomore running back Abdul Adams rushed for 178 yards and scored two touchdowns to help the Wilson Tigers slide by the Dunbar Crimson Tide, 19-18, on Nov. 8 in Washington, D.C. Adams was the player of the game, shaking the Crimson Tide’s defense with 15 total carries, including an exciting 35-yard run and ensuing touchdown […]
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McKinley Tech Breezes By Roosevelt High in Halloween Shutout
The McKinley Tech Trainers of Washington, D.C. performed like Halloween monsters at the McKinley Tech Stadium football field on Oct. 31, shutting out the Roosevelt Roughriders 38-0. McKinley’s defense was a scary sight for Roosevelt, and the multiple fumbles and interceptions the Trainers caused set the tone for the blowout. The Roughriders hurt their own […]
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Corbin Leads Gonzaga to Homecoming Victory over McNamara
Junior running back Reginald Corbin scored four touchdowns, including back-to-back scores in the third quarter, to help the Gonzaga Eagles defeat the Bishop McNamara Mustangs, 28-13, on Oct. 26 at Buchanan Field in Washington, D.C. Before the game, Gonzaga recognized the team’s seniors in their last home game of the regular season, which doubled as […]