Lamont Butler Shines in Dress Shirt and Tie
Butler's 174 yards and three touchdowns led Ron Brown past Phelps 30-28, and he earned All-DMV Player of the Week.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Football
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School's Lamont Butler rushed for 174 yards and three touchdowns in Thursday's 30-28 road comeback win over Phelps, and he did it in a white dress shirt and tie. The look has since drawn attention on social media, and Butler was named All-DMV Player of the Week.
Why it matters
For families in Northeast D.C. and the wider DMV high school football crowd, this is a reminder of how much a single game can take off the field too. Butler's game-day mix-up is a light moment in a season where a close road win on a Thursday night is worth the attention.
Butler's 174 rushing yards and three touchdowns carried the win, and he added two interceptions and a forced fumble on defense. The source does not say how the comeback compares with Ron Brown's season or with Phelps's record.
The players
Lamont Butler
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School senior whose 174-yard, three-touchdown game and unusual uniform made him the story of the win.
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School
Northeast D.C. public high school whose football team won the road game at Phelps 30-28.
The details
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School beat Phelps 30-28 on the road on Thursday, November 6, 2026, after trailing in a tight game. Butler carried the ball on several big plays, including a touchdown run through the heart of the defense, after the Ron Brown coaches called an early timeout. Hours before kickoff he realized he had forgotten an undershirt, and his locker had no spare accessories, so he played in a white button-down dress shirt and a gold-and-blue striped tie under his blue-and-gold jersey.
Timeline
Thursday, November 6, 2026: Ron Brown beats Phelps 30-28 in a road game.
Hours before that game: Butler discovers he has forgotten an undershirt.
The District View
All-DMV Player of the Week honors have long highlighted standout high school players across the District, Maryland and Virginia. Butler's recognition places a Northeast D.C. player alongside those honorees for a game remembered as much for his outfit as for his stats.
If you follow Ron Brown's games, watch for Butler to test a new shirt and tie on a future gameday, since he has said he is considering it. Families who want to see the next game in person should check the school's schedule before heading out.
The takeaway
Butler's outfit made the game memorable, but the 174 yards and three touchdowns are what carried Ron Brown past Phelps. If you're at a future game, keep an eye out for whether the striped tie makes a return.
Further reading
Keep up with more high school results in the Football section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Washington Sun.
