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Volleyball wins first two matches of season

The first two matches are in the books, and McNary volleyball is off to a good start.

With wins at Tualatin and Lakeridge, the Celtics (2-0) are among 10 6A teams that remain undefeated, and are ranked No. 3 by OSAA at the time of this story.

Astley: defense “balled out” at jamboree

New McNary head coach Connor Astley had nothing but good things to say about his team following their jamboree matchups with Sherwood and Tigard on Friday, Aug. 26.

“I thought the kids played exceptionally well,” Astley said. “I thought our defense balled

KeizerFEST in review: Sunday

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Blue Day back Aug. 20

After a two year break, Blue Day, the annual Fall sports kickoff at McNary High School, returns on Saturday, Aug. 20 with the slogan “Bring back the tradition.”

Blue Day runs from noon-5 p.m. and features varsity, junior varsity and freshman football and volleyball, boys and girls soccer, cross-country, Mid-Valley Soccer Club and McNary Youth Football. 

Celtics softball season survives surprise

  The 2022 McNary High School softball season started with uncertainty, and ended with a semifinal appearance.  A week before the start of the season, head coach Kevin Wise stepped down, and Athletic Director Scott Gragg had to begin a vastly truncated coaching search.  It…