PHOTO GALLERY: Celts fall short in pursuit of a football win

McNary’s football team faces another team from Redmond on Friday, Sept. 5.

The Celts host Ridgeview in their second game of the season. Ridgeview beat Woodburn 49-0 in its season opener and posted a 6-3 record last year.

McNary’s bid to break its losing streak fell short on Friday, Aug. 29, as the team lost at home to the Redmond Panthers 28-12.

McNary’s football team takes the field ahead of the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/for Keizertimes)
Quarterback Aris Vasseur is tackled by two Redmond Panther players in the fourth quarter during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Coach Josh Riddell gives direction during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Jaxson Crawford warms up on the sidelines before the start of the third quarter of the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Kyle Wilson signals a touchdown during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Lincoln Goff celebrates with Jaxson Crawford after making a touchdown in the first quarter of McNary’ sduring the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Assistant Coach Keista McCrae provides direction to Celts during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. McNary lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
McNary’s defense sets at the line during during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
McNary quarterback Aris Vasseur runs the ball during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/for Keizertimes)
The McNary High School marching band enters the stadium during the first home football game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
McNary cheerleaders exhort the crowd during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Ronan Riddell and Cruz Ratliff help on the sidelines during McNary’s game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Kyle Wilson shakes a referee’s hand at the start of the Celtics football game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
The McNary High School marching band enters the stadium during the first home football game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
The McNary marching band performs during halftime at the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Fans show their support from the stands during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Fans show their support from the stands during the home game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/For Keizertimes)
Fans watch the Celts during the home football game against Redmond on Aug. 29, 2025. The Celts lost 28-12. (LAURA TESLER/for Keizertimes)

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