Author: Joshua Manes

Heat postpones soccer season openers

The boys and girls soccer seasons were scheduled to start today against Century High School, but both games have been postponed due to the potentially high heat index. 

Temperatures are predicted to reach the mid to high-90s in both Keizer and Hillsboro, prompting the “extreme caution” classification from the National Weather Service. 

Senators win streak hits double digits

The late-season surge from the Senators just keeps going, as their win-streak has reached 11 games after a sweep of the Mavericks. 

The streak is the longest for any team this season, and has catapulted the Senators into first place with just one week remaining in the regular season. 

Volcanoes offense returns down the stretch

Coming into Friday’s series opener with the Campesinos, the Volcanoes offense had gone dormant, scoring just 26 runs in the seven games played in August.

But in their four games with the Campesinos this week, the Volcanoes offense which at one time led the league in scoring reawakened. They outscored the Campesinos 34-18 in the four game sweep. 

Celtic blues: Blue Day returns

With the return of Fall sports near, there was another return at McNary High School — Blue Day. 

The annual Fall sports kickoff event returned after a two-year hiatus on Saturday, Aug. 20. Varsity, J.V. and freshmen teams, as well as McNary Youth Football and Mid-Valley Youth Soccer, showcased their skills in front of friends and family.

‘Sinos and Mavs split, in thick of pennant race

The Campesinos and Mavericks split four games in their week 14 series, and find themselves both in the middle of the closely packed Mavericks League standings with two weeks to go.

The Mavericks (22-20) are just .5 games out of first. Meanwhile, the Campesinos (19-22) are just two games out, with three fewer games played than the first place Senators. 

Blue Day back Aug. 20

After a two year break, Blue Day, the annual Fall sports kickoff at McNary High School, returns on Saturday, Aug. 20 with the slogan “Bring back the tradition.”

Blue Day runs from noon-5 p.m. and features varsity, junior varsity and freshman football and volleyball, boys and girls soccer, cross-country, Mid-Valley Soccer Club and McNary Youth Football.