Basketball Recap: Mckinley Tech Takes Down Ranked Dunbar

On Wednesday, McKinley Tech faced Dunbar in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The McKinley Tech Trainers skirted past the Dunbar Crimson Tide 55-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Trainers have posted since January 5, 2024.

McKinley Tech's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from DaMontae Neclos, who posted 15 points and five boards. Neclos' evening made it eight games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Keith Robertson was another key player, putting up 12 points.

McKinley Tech pushed their record up to 14-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Dunbar, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 3-5.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. McKinley Tech will challenge Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering at 8:00 p.m. on January 22nd. McKinley Tech is facing Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering at the right time seeing as Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Dunbar, they will welcome Roosevelt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Roosevelt's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.