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Mission

The Athletics Department at Bishop McNamara High School seeks to educate the whole student through the participation of our young men and women in extracurricular athletic competition that supports the School’s mission to educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition.

Philosophy

Bishop McNamara High School strives to maintain a proud tradition in athletics. We expect our athletes, coaches, and fans to represent the student body and the Bishop McNamara community by displaying the highest standards of sportsmanship and self-discipline.

Athletics Fast Facts

 
  • BMHS teams compete in the highly competitive Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC)
  • Over 35 teams at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshman levels
  • 35 student-athletes across 8 different sports sign full or partial athletic scholarships with most of them also receiving academic scholarships
  • 45% of the student body participates in our Athletics program
Kai Powell 2026
Join us in celebrating Kai Powell and her incredible accomplishments! This fall, Kai will attend American University on a full-ride athletic scholarship, where she plans to major in Business and Entertainment. Kai’s athletic achievements are outstanding, including winning Nike Nationals and helping secure the 2026 WCAC Championship.

“My coaches & teachers always believed in me, pushed me to do my best, & to fight through adversity. I’m very thankful for the McNamara community accepting me with open arms and hands for my last year in high school.”

Kai Powell '26

Important Athletics Documents and Links

Congratulations Class of 2026 Student-Athletes:
$3,229,820 in Athletic Scholarship Awards So Far

Donovan Barnes - Salisbury University - Football
Christina Brown - Bowie State University - Softball
Anilla Castro - Baylor University - Track & Field
Jianni Davis - University of Maryland - Football
Taariq Denson - Fordham University - Football
Sophia Gaskins - Coastal Carolina University - Track & Field
Khaleel Gbey - Morgan State University - Football
Andrew Hicks - Frostburg State University - Football
Jaslyne Ivey - Barton College - Softball
Charles Johnson - Salisbury University - Football
Jasmyn Johnson - La Salle University - Track & Field
Matthew Lyons - George Mason University - Track & Field
Justice McDaniel - Texas Christian University - Track & Field
Prince-Alexander Moody - Indiana University - Boys Basketball
Braylin Muldrew - Hampton University - Boys Lacrosse
Donovan Murphy - University of Massachusetts - Football
Koryn Otey - Point Park University - Softball
Kai Powell - American University - Girls Basketball
George Queen - Millersville University - Football
Qayden Samuels - University of Alabama - Boys Basketball
Addision Sewell - Livingstone University - Volleyball
Noah Sheppard - Stevenson University - Track & Field
Trey Shepherd - VA State University - Baseball
Alexander Springs - Morgan State University - Football
D'Kwan Thomas - James Madison University - Football
Imani Thomas - Livingstone University - Volleyball
Tru Wooten - Frostburg State University - Football, Track & Field
 

Go to the BMHS Happy List

The BMHS Happy List is a list of colleges and universities to which each student was accepted, and any academic or athletic scholarship dollars awarded to each student.

2025-2026 Athletic Awards

Alumni Mustang Spotlight!

DARONTE JONES '96 DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR FOR NFL WASHINGTON COMMANDERS
Liatu King '20 Player for WNBA LA Sparks
Jakia Brown-Turner '19 played for Washington Mystics and US National Team
Madison scott '20 Player for WNBA Washington Mystics
Spencer Anderson '18 Player for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Keith Veney '92 Asst Coach Dallas Mavericks
Nicole Yeargin '16
2x medal winner in Paris '24 Summer Olympics
Tyoka Jackson '89 played NFL Dolphins,  Buccaneers, Rams & Lions
Chris Cosh '77 Football Senior Analyst at Western Michigan
Waine Bacon '98 Played for NFL from 2003 to 2007
Jerome Couplin III '09 Played NFL Detroit Lions & Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Coleman '10 Played NFL New Orleans Saints 
Marcus Thornton '11 Drafted by NBA Boston celtics
Wesley Bowers '17 with Bay Area Panthers won IFL 2023 National Championships
Talib Zanna '09 played for NbA & NZNBL

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