McNary softball squad falls to Titans, loses top state ranking

The West Salem Titans edged out McNary in a league matchup on Friday, April 17, beating the top-ranked Celts 2-1.

McNary took a No. 1 ranking in the state in the game.

The Celts rebounded on Monday, beating Beaverton 15-4. They play at Sprague on Friday, April 24.

McNary was ranked No. 3 on the state as of Friday morning.

Josalyn Netzel makes contact during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1.. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Autumn Siegel steals second base during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1.(STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Players celebrate Ashlynn Wittnebel’s strikeout during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Natalie Macik prepares for her turn at bat during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Coach Briana Brewer celebrates the third out with her team during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Olivia Montgomery makes a throw from centerfield during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1 (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Ellie Kudna attempts to put down the bunt during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
Olivia Montgomery makes the catch in centerfield during McNary’s game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
McNary’s softball players gather for a post-game chat after their game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
McNary’s Autumn Siegel and Natalie Macik talk batting strategy during their game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 2-1 (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)
McNary’s softball players participate in the national anthem ahead of their game against West Salem on Friday, April 17. The Celts lost 3-2. (STEVE SCHNURBUSCH/For Keizertimes)

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