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Celtics falter in second half against Barlow

McNary receiver Noah Lelack tries to gain extra yardage after a catch in the Celtics 21-9 loss to Barlow on Friday, Sept. 27 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary football appeared to be in complete control of the game in the first half. The second half, however, was a different story.  After[Read More…]

Celts steal a set from Olys

Trinity Kampstra (12) and Taylor Ebbs (7) set up the block in McNary’s 3-1 loss against Sprague (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary volleyball squad knew they were in for a challenge when they faced off against Sprague on Wednesday, Sept. 18. The Olympians were the state runner up last season and[Read More…]

The future is here

McNary head coaches Ryan Kirch and Elizabeth Doran will be starting a new youth basketball program in Keizer this fall (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Part of maintaining a culture of success in high school basketball is having a high-quality youth program, which is why McNary boys and girls varsity coaches Ryan Kirch[Read More…]

McNary boys soccer helps prevent potential flood

The McNary boys soccer team stepped up to help prevent flooding during a rainstorm at Westview High School on Tuesday, Sept. 10 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). On Monday, Sept. 9, the McNary boys soccer team was supposed to play a game at Westview. They ended up doing something way more important instead.[Read More…]

Whiteaker unable to contend with Parrish

Whiteaker running back Marquis Jackson breaks away from defenders to pick up a first down. The Wolverines, however, would fall to Parrish 34-3 on Wednesday, Sept 19 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). In a rematch of last year’s Salem-Keizer Middle School Championship game, the inexperience of the Whiteaker football team proved to be[Read More…]

Contreras carries Claggett Creek to comeback victory

Claggett Creek quarterback Jacob Allen stiff-arms a defender in the Panthers 18-14 victory over Straub on Wednesday, Sept. 18 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). With their backs against the wall in the opening period, the Claggett Creek football squad gave a gutsy performance in the final three quarters. After trailing 14-0, the Panthers[Read More…]

Celtics drop hard-fought battle with West Salem

Maddox Snider positions herself to receive the ball in McNary’s four-set loss to West Salem on Monday, Sept. 16 (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary volleyball team had plenty of chances to pick up their first win in Mountain Valley Conference on Monday Sept. 14. But in the end, West Salem was[Read More…]

McNary earns clean sheet against Canby

McNary’s Luis Lopez moves the ball upfield in the Celtics 3-0 victory over Canby on Thursday, Sept. 12. Lopez scored the first goal of the contest for the Celts in the victory (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After losing their previous contest in heartbreaking fashion, the McNary boys soccer team put together a[Read More…]