McNary receiver Gunner Smedema hauls in a 26-yard touchdown in the Celtics 41-0 win over Grants Pass (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After coming away with a thrilling win last week, the McNary football squad ended their non-conference slate with a dominant performance against Grants Pass. Quarterback Tyler…

McNary sophomore Taylor Detrant hits the ball past a pair of Mountain View blockers (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Before hosting Mountain View on Monday night, the McNary volleyball squad had a successful showing in their first non-league tournament of the season two days prior, winning three consecutive…

McNary kicker Logan Ready (28) is greeted by a slew of fans after nailing the game-winning kick to give McNary the 17-14 win over Newberg (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). “It was one of those games that you will remember forever.” That is what McNary head coach Jeff…

McNary midfielder Maya Alston pushes the ball downfield in the Celtics 1-0 win over Franklin (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Just four games into the year, the McNary girls’ soccer squad looks to be on the verge of having a breakout season.  Junior forward Sydnee Alfano scored the…

The Campesinos celebrate winning the Mavericks League championship game against the Volcanoes on Saturday, Sept. 4 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The Campesinos have been the top team in the Mavericks League for the entire season, but on Saturday, Sept. 4, the squad officially got to call themselves…

McNary wideout Gunner Smedema had 107 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Celtics 35-13 victory (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). In their opening game of the 2021 season, McNary controlled the contest from start to finish. McNary quarterback Tyler Copeland went 14-of-18 for 211 yards and three…

McNary cross country coach Jim Buffoni gives instructions to his team during practice on Thursday, Aug. 26 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Jim Buffoni has had a passion for athletics for his entire life, but his true adoration is for the sport of cross country. “I really love…

Brothers Tyler (left) and Braiden Copeland are expected to be two of the top players in the Mountain Valley Conference this season (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). For brothers Tyler and Braiden Copeland, sibling rivalry has always been prevalent in their household. “There was a moment right around…

Colby Neely picked up his league-leading 11th victory for the Campesinos last weekend (File). Thursday, Aug. 26: Senators 6 Campesinos 5 Despite committing five errors on the night, the Senators held the first-place Campesinos scoreless through the final four frames to win the series-opener by…