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Celtics falter down the stretch against Saxons

McNary defender Aldair Cruz Barocio attempts to stop the South Salem attack (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary boys’ soccer team played competitively against eighth-ranked South Salem for the majority of the game. However, the Celtics faltered in the final minutes of the contest. With the game tied…

Copeland leads Celts to victory over Bend

McNary quarterback Tyler Copeland shakes free from the Bend pass rush (Photo courtesy of Tammy Ready). The McNary offense made a big statement in their Mountain Valley Conference (MVC) opener, led by their senior quarterback Tyler Copeland. Copeland was 17-of-25 for a career-high of 318…

McNary cooks Crescent Valley in final non-conference game

McNary midfielder Oscar Chavez boxes out a Crescent Valley defender to track down a loose ball (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After suffering a tough defeat against Newberg in their previous game, the McNary boys’ soccer squad bounced back in their final non-league contest. With the score tied…

Shorthanded Celts fall to West Salem

McNary outside hitter Emily Lettenmaier hits the ball past a pair of West Salem blockers (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary volleyball team battled despite not being at full strength, but couldn’t overcome the strong offensive attack of West Salem as the Celtics fell to the Titans…

Martinez receives All-American recognition

Marlina Martinez, a seventh-grader at Claggett Creek Middle School, was the only softball player from the Salem-Keizer area that was selected to compete in the 12U All-American games (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After watching her sister, Ali, participate in an All-American tournament in 2019, Marlina Martinez got…

McNary’s comeback falls short against Newberg

McNary midfielder Oscar Chavez looks to keep possession of the ball (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After digging themselves into a hole, the McNary boys soccer team nearly staged an incredible comeback in the final moments of the game. Trailing 3-0 with less than 15 minutes remaining, the…

Celts earn fourth straight clean sheet in win over West Albany

Sydnee Alfano shows off her footwork in the Celtics 2-0 victory against West Albany (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). With league play on the horizon, the McNary girls’ soccer squad is heading into the meat of their schedule with a lot of confidence. Sydnee Alfano and Tessa Fisher…

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