Football Game Preview: McKinley Tech Trainers vs. Anacostia Indians + How To Watch

The McKinley Tech Trainers will venture away from home to square off against the Anacostia Indians at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. McKinley Tech will be strutting in after a win while Anacostia will be coming in after a loss.

McKinley Tech is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, who was ranked 22nd at the time (McKinley Tech was ranked 16th). The Trainers blew past the Panthers 49-28 on Friday. That looming 49-28 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trainers yet this season.

Ziyon Walters

Rushing Yards (Career)

10/24/25 @ Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering	89
09/19/25 vs KIPP DC Legacy College Prep	73
09/05/25 vs Sidwell Friends	62
09/13/25 @ Bishop Ireton	59
09/26/25 vs St. Albans	46

Ziyon Walters was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 89 yards and one TD on only nine carries, and also caught one score. Those 89 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.

Another reason for the win was McKinley Tech's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. Isaiah Riddick was especially locked on to Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering's QB and sacked him three times. Riddick has been hot recently, having also posted six or more total tackles the last four times he's played. McKinley Tech received some extra help from Donald Bunch, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.

Special teams was a major factor in the game for McKinley Tech, racking up 14 points in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Isaac Fowler, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.

Meanwhile, Anacostia fell victim to Bell and their airtight defense on Friday. They were outmatched by the Griffins and fell 45-0. The Indians have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Anacostia's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for McKinley Tech, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5.

McKinley Tech might still be hurting after the 34-14 loss they got from Anacostia when the teams last played back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Indians' Exavier Odom, who picked up 110 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that the Trainers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.