McNary third baseman Trevor Ratliff fires to first base after scooping up a ground ball that was hit down the line (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). It had been nearly two years since the McNary baseball squad had hosted a game, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But on…
McNary receiver Tyler Copeland stiff-arms a defender on his way to picking up a first down (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Former broadcaster Jim McKay once famously described that sports bring athletes “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.” The McNary football team may be agonizing…
McNary midfielder Johnny Bravo looks to advance the ball upfield after getting by a West Salem defender (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary boys’ soccer squad gave one of their best performances of the season in their final league game on Monday, April 6. After West Salem…
McNary receiver Gunner Smedema runs by a pair of North Salem defensive backs for a 21-yard touchdown in the first quarter (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After an eight-point loss to West Salem in the previous game, McNary head coach Jeff Auvinen said that he wanted to see…
South Salem outside hitter Brooksie Isham spikes a shot past McNary middle blocker Emily Blagg (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). In a showdown featuring the top two volleyball teams in the area, McNary didn’t bring their A-game on Wednesday, March 31 and South Salem took full advantage, beating…
McNary sophomore Connor Ropp finished first in the Celtics dual meet with North Salem (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). The McNary boys cross country squad easily defeated North Salem in their dual meet at Minto Brown Park on Monday, March 29, sweeping the top seven spots in the…
Alexis Soto (9) keeps the ball away from a McKay defender (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). It was evident from the opening kickoff that the McKay and McNary boys’ soccer teams were evenly matched — the two squads played to a 1-1 draw earlier this season. However, in…
McNary quarterback Jack McCarty looks downfield after being forced out of the pocket (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). After trailing by double-digits for much of the second half, the McNary football team was able to come back to make it a one possession game early through the fourth…
Isabella Walker (3) heads the ball to a cutting teammate (KEIZERTIMES/Matt Rawlings). Facing a 3-1 deficit at the start of the second half against Sprague, the McNary girls’ soccer squad got a pair of goals from sophomore forward Sydnee Alfano to tie up the score.…