McKinley Tech is on a three-game streak of home losses, Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering a six-game streak of away losses dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Saturday. The McKinley Tech Trainers will welcome the Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering Panthers at 6:00 p.m. Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on McKinley Tech, who comes in off a win.
McKinley Tech is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of District of Columbia's top teams: Cardozo, who was ranked 25th in their home state at the time (McKinley Tech was ranked 19th). McKinley Tech blew past Cardozo, posting a 49-0 victory on the road. The high-scoring effort was just what the Trainers needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
McKinley Tech's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Andre Johnson led the charge by throwing for 120 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Ziyon Walters helped Johnson out on the ground, rushing for 68 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering's offense. They took a blow against Bell on Saturday, falling 51-0.
McKinley Tech's win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-4. As for Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-6.
McKinley Tech came up short against Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 12-0. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Phelps Architecture, Construction & Engineering's Gabriel Wiggins, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 53 receiving yards. Now that McKinley Tech knows the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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