McKinley Technology High School Trainers
| McKinley Tech Trainers | |
|---|---|
 | |
| School | McKinley Technology High School |
| Nickname | Trainers |
| Association | DCIAA |
| Athletic director | Lashay Wilkerson |
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
| Varsity teams | 20 |
| Basketball arena | Tech Gymnasium |
| Colors | Maroon and Grey |
| Mascot | The Firebird |
The McKinley Tech Trainers are the varsity and junior varsity interscholastic athletic teams representing McKinley Technology High School, a public secondary school located in Washington, D.C.. The school interscholastic athletics program consists of 19 varsity teams and competes in the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association. The school colors are maroon and grey, and its mascot is the Firebird.
Sports sponsored
The McKinley Tech athletic department sponsors 24 varsity interscholastic sports teams sanctioned by the DCIAA. The following table lists the school’s current varsity team sports, organized by season and gender.[1]
| Season | Boys' Sports | Girls' Sports | Co-ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Cross Country Football Soccer |
Cross Country Soccer Volleyball |
Cheerleading |
| Winter | Basketball Indoor Track and Field |
Basketball Indoor Track and Field Bowling | |
| Spring | Baseball Outdoor Track and Field |
Flag football Outdoor Track and Field Softball |
Tennis Golf |
Championships
McKinley Tech has historically been dominant in track and field events, a trend which continues today. Before the school was closed and reopened it had occasional success in basketball and football, with only two championship-caliber baseball teams since World War Two. The following tables summarize championship success across all active and historic varsity sports.
| Sport | Championship Seasons | Runners-up Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | 1927, 1933, 1938 | 1921, 1924, 1929, 1949, 1958 |
| Boys' Basketball | 1920, 1921, 1929, 1930, 1943, 1945, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1966, 1968, 1969[2], 1977[3], 1994[3] | 1932, 1939, 1944, 1954, 1965 |
| Football | 1924, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1936, 1947, 1970 | 1919, 1922, 1940, 1942, 1946, 1949, 1950, 1966, 1968, 1969 |
| Boys' Indoor Track & Field | 2023[4], 2024, 2025[5] | 2026 |
| Girls' Indoor Track & Field | 2015, 2026 | |
| Boys' Outdoor Track & Field | 1918, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1928, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1942, 1961, 1967, 1978, 2018, 2022, 2023[6], 2024, 2025[7] | 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906, 1910, 1911, 1914, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1922, 1923, 1929, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1944, 1945, 1956, 1968, 1976, 1977, 1980, 2017, 2026 |
| Girls' Outdoor Track & Field | 1980 | 1976, 1981, 1982, 2012, 2017 |
| Total |
Bold indicates city champion.
Notable alumni
Major League Baseball (MLB)
| Name | Class | Position | MLB Teams | Years active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boze Berger | 1928 | 2B, SS, 3B | Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox[8] | 1932-1939 |
| Red Webb | 1947 | P | New York Giants[9] | 1948-1949 |
| Billy Werber | 1926 | SS, 3B, LF | New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Athletics, Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants[10] | 1930-1942 |
National Basketball Association (NBA)
| Name | Class | Position | NBA Teams | Years active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Bassett | 1969 | PF/C | San Diego Conquistadors, New York Nets, San Antonio Spurs[11] | 1973-1980 |
| John Battle | 1981 | SG | Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers[12] | 1985-1995 |
| Bill Martin | 1981 | SF | Los Angeles Lakers[13] | 1985-1987 |
| Anthony Tucker | 1987 | SF | Washington Bullets[14] | 1994 |
National Football League (NFL)
| Name | Class | Position | NFL Teams | Years active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Davis | 1945 | DB | Washington Redskins[15] | 1952 |
| Freddie Jones | 1992 | TE | San Diego Chargers, Arizona Cardinals[16] | 1997-2004 |
| Lonnie Perrin | 1972 | RB | Denver Broncos, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears[17] | 1976-1979 |
| Eric Washington | 1968 | DB | St. Louis Cardinals[18] | 1972-1973 |
Olympians
| Name | Class | Sport | Games competed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Cook | 1946 | 50 m rifle prone | 1948 London |
References
- ↑ "DCIAA Schools - McKinley Tech". Retrieved June 23, 2026.
- ↑ McKenna, Dave (March 21, 2019). "50 Years Ago, The Washington Post Started One Of The Biggest Controversies In D.C. Basketball History". Deadspin. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- 1 2 "City Title Games: Year-by-year results". The Washington Post. March 19, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Wolcott, Nicky (December 19, 2023). "Spalding freshman wrestler proves she's a beast; McKinley Tech track has vintage squad". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Wolcott, Nicky (January 28, 2025). "Jackson-Reed girls, McKinley Tech boys win DCIAA indoor track titles". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ Decker, Ian (May 18, 2023). "McKinley Tech boys, Dunbar girls win DCIAA outdoor track and field titles". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Lightridge soccer marches through postseason; McKinley boys win DCIAA track title". The Washington Post. May 27, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Boze Berger". Baseball Reference.
- ↑ "Red Webb". Baseball Reference.
- ↑ "Billy Werber". Baseball Reference.
- ↑ "Tim Bassett". Basketball Reference. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- ↑ "John Battle". Basketball Reference.
- ↑ "Bill Martin". Basketball Reference.
- ↑ "Anthony Tucker". Basketball Reference.
- ↑ "Andy Davis". Pro Football Reference.
- ↑ "Freddie Jones". Pro Football Reference.
- ↑ "Lonnie Perrin". Pro Football Reference.
- ↑ "Eric Washington". Pro Football Reference.