Friday 30 the field lights were on, bleachers were full, and baby powder was in the air for the 2022- 23 McNary Homecoming football game. 

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The McNary Celtic football team was up against the North Salem Vikings. Being tied until the second quarter, the North Salem Vikings won with a 21-7 score. The stands were packed with students, families, and school spirit. 

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“We could have been better,” said sophomore Davien Cabrera, quarterback for the Junior Varsity football team.

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Cabrera is hopeful for the rest of the football season and believes the team will go on to do great things. 

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With multiple tackles throughout the night, 11th grader Josh Allen and linebacker for the football team is ready to “Put up a good fight for the rest of the season.” 

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“It was a well fought game,” Allen said. “We battled until the end.” 

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About every seat in the student section of McNary’s bleachers was full during the game. Students were waving flags, throwing confetti, and baby powder could be seen in the air. 

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Cheers and stomps were heard from the crowd in hopes to showcase school spirit, some students believe that more was needed. 

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“Energy was not quite there,” said senior Savana Brownwell. “ We could be louder.” Even with the Celtics loss Brownwell believes that this was the best football game of the season so far. 

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“It’s a feeling we haven’t had in a couple of years,” said Principle Jespersen. “Homecoming is just the best, the kids seem positive, awesome, and loud.” 

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