McNary’s football team is once again a winner.
The Celts defeated the Centennial Eagles in Gresham 19-15 on Friday, Sept. 12, notching the first victory for the program since 2021.
McNary, under new Coach Josh Riddell, is now 1-2 on the season and opens league play on Friday, Sept. 19, traveling to Forest Grove.
The Celts last posted a W when they beat Medford 37-7 in the first round of state playoffs on Nov. 5, 2021.
The loss in the next round of playoffs that year started a 30-game losing streak that ended in Gresham. The Celts were winless in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and OSAA moved the team to 5A play for the 2025 season.
Watch Keizertimes will have full details on Friday’s win.
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