After being a backup for two seasons Jack McCarty is prepared to take the reins at the Celtics starting quarterback (Submitted). At 5-foot-9, 175 lbs, McNary quarterback Jack McCarty isn’t going to wow anyone with his physical presence. But, despite his stature, those that have seen the arm talent of[Read More…]
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Celts defeat North Salem in first COVID-19-era contest
McNary midfielder Nic Heath dribbles past a North Salem player in the Celtics 2-0 victory on Monday, March 1 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For an entire calendar year, McNary High School did not host a sporting event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that streak finally came to an end on Monday,[Read More…]
Celts make long awaited return to the volleyball court
Ellie Dean prepares to set the ball in a match from 2019. Dean is one four returning seniors on the McNary roster (File). The McNary volleyball team hasn’t been together in the school gym for more than a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After the other traditional fall[Read More…]
Spring season approved for McNary football
Griffen Hubbard (right) tries to beat his defender while going out for a pass in McNary’s first official practice since 2019 (Matt Rawlings/KEIZERTIMES). After Salem-Keizer Public Schools (SKPS) officially submitted and met requirements for opting-in to allow outdoor contact sports, the McNary High School football team held their first official[Read More…]
Celts soccer squads ready for action
McNary midfielder Tessa Fisher (left) is one of the top returners on the Celtics girls’ team (File). On Monday, March 1, both the McNary boys’ and girls soccer teams will play their first contests since Fall of 2019 — it will mark the first since the COVID-19 pandemic closed schools[Read More…]
The history of Salem-Keizer’s first pro team
Waters Field was the home of the Senators for nearly 25 seasons before burning down in 1966 (Marion County Historical Society). Salem’s first professional baseball team, the Salem Senators, will make their return to the diamond this summer as a part of the new Mavericks Independent League, being hosted at[Read More…]
The unique history of the Portland Mavericks
Portland Mavericks After a 44-year hiatus, the Portland Mavericks will return to action as a part of the four-team independent Mavericks League coming to Volcanoes Stadium this summer — the Volcanoes bought the rights to the Mavericks for an undisclosed amount earlier this year. Although they haven’t played an official[Read More…]
Celts may return to gridiron action
McNary quarterback Erik Barker runs through the South Salem defense for a first down in a game from 2019 (File). After the OSAA delayed making a final decision on high school football earlier in the week due to COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown released new guidance on Wednesday for[Read More…]
MYB granted field use
The Keizer City Council unanimously approved an agreement between the city and McNary Youth Baseball (MYB) at its meeting that will permit the youth league to use fields in exchange for improvements. In exchange for free use of the Claggett Creek baseball diamonds in 2021, MYB will “cut out base[Read More…]
Top 20 Volcanoes players of all time: #1 Buster Posey
For the better part of the last decade, Buster Posey has been the face of the San Francisco Giants franchise (Daniel Shirey/Getty Images). The top spot on the list of the Keizertimes top 20 greatest Volcanoes players of all time goes to Buster Posey. As one of the most accomplished[Read More…]