[6] He became only the third athlete in the 93 competitions of the CIF State Track and Field Championship meet to win back-to-back titles in the 100 and 200 meters, following Charlie Paddock (1917, 1918) and Randall Carroll (2008, 2009).
[7] Also an American football player, McClain was listed as one of the best wide receivers in Southern California[8] before Covina was knocked out of the CIF playoffs by Whittier Christian High School[9] his senior season.
[11][12] In June, McClain finished 5th in 10.33 in 100 meter prelims at USATF Junior Outdoor Championships hosted at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
[13] In June, McClain finished 10th in 20.90 in 200 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa.
[15] In June, McClain finished 5th in 10.07 in 100 meter at USATF Outdoor Championships hosted at Hayward Field, Eugene, Oregon.