Chaya Paloma of McNary gets the win over a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. That was her 100th career win but the Celts lost to South Salem and head into district competition on Friday, Feb. 13. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
With the regular season behind them, McNary’s wrestlers now focus on district competition.
For the girls, the district meet opens Friday, Feb. 13, at West Salem High School. The top four finishers in each weight class qualify for the state meet.
For the boys, the district meet is Friday, Feb. 20, at West Salem. The top three finishers in each class go to state.
On Thursday, Feb. 5, the Celts went into a dual meet against South Salem shorthanded by illness.
In girls competition, Marlina Martinez won with a first-round pin and Chayo Palomo earned her 100th career victory.
In boys competition, Lucas Boersma, Izaak Hendrix and Cody Kudna earned wins.
On Saturday, Feb. 7, the boys team competed in the Jack Berger Invitational in Silverton.
Luis Martinez took first at 113 pounds, defeating a returning state finalist in the semi-finals.
Dillon Shepherd took second at 144 pounds and Jordan Gesik was third.
Seth Patton of McNary listens to assistant coach Mike Unger after winning his match against a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. The Celts lost to South Salem and head into district competition on Friday, Feb. 20. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Celt Dillon Shepherd angles to escape a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. McNary lost to South Salem and heads into district competition on Friday, Feb. 20. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Jenna Friesen of McNary scores a takedown over a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. The Celts lost to South Salem and heads into district competition on Friday, Feb. 13. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Celt Harley Sowers makes his move against a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. McNary lost to South Salem and heads into district competition on Friday, Feb. 20. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Wrestling teammates cheer on Celts at the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. McNary lost to South Salem and the girls head into district competition on Friday, Feb. 13. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Marlina Martinez of McNary waits for the signal of her win of a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. The Celts lost to South Salem and head into district competition on Friday, Feb. 13. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Celt Brianna Canchola gets control of a Saxon opponent during the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. Canchola won her match but the Celts lost to South Salem and head into district competition on Friday, Feb. 13. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)Seniors on McNary’s wrestling team gathered with relatives as they were honored at the final dual meet of the year on Thursday, Feb. 5. The Celts lost to South Salem and the girls head into district competition on Friday, Feb. 13. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
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