McNary running back Zane Aicher escapes from a Sprague defender to pick up the first down. Aicher finished the game with 146 rushing yards on 25 carries (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For three-and-half quarters, the McNary defense played lights out against Sprague. But a costly mistake in…
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…
Bryan Ruby rounds third base after hitting a home run in a Mavericks League game from this summer. (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Bryan Ruby told his family and close friends his secret four years ago. He then told his teammates this summer. But last month, the Salem-Keizer…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…