Category Sports

Bonn earns recognition for athletic and academic success

After finishing his career at McNary, Kyle Bonn went onto play offensive tackle for Willamette University for four years (Submitted). Former McNary offensive lineman Kyle Bonn wrapped up his career with the Willamette University football team last fall, but earlier this month, Bonn received recognition…

Tennis served as a teacher for Haymowicz

McNary senior Avery Haymowicz was supposed to be the Celtics top singles player for a second straight year. But COVID-19 ended what would have been her final season (Submitted). After having three different coaches in her first three years of high school tennis, McNary senior…

Youth baseball/softball planning for potential season

Jaxon DeFabis fires to the plate for Keizer Little League in the 50/70 13-U state tournament last summer (File). Even though the OSAA canceled the spring season for prep sports due to the coronavirus, youth baseball and softball are still holding out some hope. “My…

OSAA preparing for different scenarios

McNary’s Dyami Rios runs the anchor leg of the boys 4X100 relay at a meet from last season (File). After meeting virtually on Wednesday, April 1, the executive board for the OSAA decided to maintain the current suspension for OSAA spring sports and activities until…

COVID-19 shakes up Cepeda’s softball plans

Alexa Cepeda smiles as she walks off the field after McNary defeated North Medford 5-4 in the first round of the 2019 OSAA Playoffs. Cepeda will be playing at Portland State in 2021, but it’s likely that she will miss her senior season due to…

Keizer golf facilities remain open and safe

McNary Golf Club has taken numerous safety precautions, but can still stay open in spite of Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order (Eric A. Howald). Though public parks and the majority of gathering places have been shut down due to spread of COVID-19, golf is still…

McNary seniors may never see the diamond again

Alex Tavera celebrates a walkoff single last season against Sprague (File). For many prep athletes, senior year is the highlight of their high school sports career.   Typically, senior athletes have the opportunity to be celebrated with their friends and family on senior night and…

Graf stepping down from Volcanoes

Mitche Graf, the president of business operations for the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes, will be stepping down from his position (File). For just over a year, Salem-Keizer Volcanoes President of Business Operations Mitche Graf brought energy and excitement back into the organization. The Volcanoes had a 12…

OSAA not ready to give up on spring sports

Luke Skipper is expected to be the top tennis player for the McNary boys program if there is a spring season (File). The OSAA is still holding out hope for being able to establish some semblance of a spring sports season.  On Wednesday, March 18,…

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