Football Recap: Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering Takes a Loss

Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering had lost three straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-5 to make it four. They came up short against the McKinley Tech Trainers, falling 49-28. The Panthers gained 69 more yards on the day, but it was the Trainers that made the best use of them.

Zephan Pittman

Passer Rating

10/10/25 @ Ron Brown	143.8
09/19/25 vs Jackson-Reed	126.2
09/27/25 @ Richard Wright Public Charter School	113.7
10/24/25 vs McKinley Tech	112.5
09/12/25 @ Ballou	100.8
+ 2 more games

Despite the loss, Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering still got an impressive performance from Zephan Pittman, who threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes, and also rushed for 42 yards. Pittman's passing game has become a key predictor of the Panthers' success: the team is 3-1 when his passer rating is 110 or higher, but only 0-4 otherwise.

As for McKinley Tech, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

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.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering will head out to challenge Cardozo at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers will be up against the Clerks' rather soft defense (which has allowed 33.8 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for McKinley Tech, they will head out on the road to take on Anacostia at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Trainers will be up against the Indians' rather soft defense (which has allowed 28.38 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.