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PAGE C4, KEIZERTIMES FOOTBALL PREVIEW, AUGUST 31, 2018 TOUGH, continued from Page 3 “I’ve never had a kid who will catch the ball in traffi c the way that he does,” Emmert said of Jackson. “He has no worries about getting hit. He understands space. It’s stuff that you really can’t teach. I am jacked to see what he does this year. He’s in better physical condition than he’s ever been. He’s such a tough kid.” Noah Bach, another senior, will move back from the defensive line to outside linebacker. On offense, he’ll also gets snaps at H-back. For the fi rst time in three seasons, McNary knows who its starting quarterback will be as junior Erik Barker returns after throwing for 2,252 yards and 19 touchdowns last season. “It’s just going to make us better,” Emmert said. “We were good last year offensively. In fact, we were the best (statistically) since I’ve been here. But I expect us to take even another step by getting a little bit more elaborate with what we do offensively.” Barker is physically more mature than last season. “He throws a much more complete game,” Emmert said. “He can throw deep outs. He can throw deep posts. His deep ball has improved a ton and that’s one of the things that we’ve focused on.” While Barker is clearly the starter, McNary also has a capable backup quarterback in senior Ryan Bamford. KEIZERTIMES/Derek Wiley Jacob Jackson, left, led the Celtics in receiving last season with 47 catches for 562 yards and four touchdowns. Noah Bach will be one of McNary’s leaders on both offense and defense this season. “He would start at a lot of schools,” Emmert said. “We’re going to try to use Ryan some this season because I think he is a different style of kid. I think he’s a tough kid. It’s nice to have some stability there and be able to focus on some other positions.” With the graduation of McNary’s second and third leading receivers, senior Griffi n Oliveira is ready to step in. “He has worked his tail off,” Emmert said of Oliveira. “Last year, he was committed but not as committed as he is now. He’s worked so hard in the offseason. He dominated at the freshman level three years ago and he’s got his body in great physique.” Devyn Schurr, another senior, has been more consistent catching the ball this summer, while Nigel Harris and Riley Flores will fi ll out the receiving corp. Oliveira, Schurr and Harris could also play on defense in the secondary. “We’re probably going to need to play more guys both ways but we’re also going to need some guys to step up and spell some of those kids so they can rest and play at their best,” Auvinen said. Ian Koenig (OL/DL), Mike Ridgeway (OL/DL), Nico Sandoval (RB/CB), Noah Lelack (S), Layton Thurlow (RB) and Andrew Brown (H-back) are other players to watch. “I like how these kids are running around, how enthusiastic they are,” Auvinen said. “They’re bringing a lot of energy. It’s a fun group of kids that are working hard. I just wish our numbers were a little better as far as depth goes.” SUPPORT YOUR CELTICS We Spank The Bank I N R AT E S A N D U DID YO ? KNO d W g e t to oesn’t INDIVIDUAL ATHLETIC SEASON PACKS f rom $85 F E E S ! Purchase FAMILY ATHLETIC SEASON PACKS from $165 Refi nance Home Improvement Loans Investment Properties All Booster Packs come with $20 Gift Card(s) for Concessions, T-Shirt(s), Hat(s) or Visor(s), Lanyard(s), and Athletic Pass* Manufactured Homes y on M c Na r dmissi a f o % 00 ke e p 1 hen g a te . W e h t t a STER sales a BOO e s a h c r yo u p u oney f th a t m o ll a , PACK y to M c Na r t a s y s ta tics, r athle u o t r o supp TC . nd JRO a , s b clu VA and FHA Loans Jumbo Loans Reverse Mortgages Commercial Loans PHILLIP H. GERSTNER You can also support McNary while advertising your business Senior Mortgage Consultant 503. 871. 4968 NMLS 291931 $0 & Low Down Programs See your logo on our NEW LED SCOREBOARD or hang your banner for as little as $250! ORDER YOURS TODAY 11 0 Wall ace Ro ad N W, S al e m • O FFICE : 5 0 3.485.9500 • NML S 1114314 Email Joe Egli — President@McNaryABC.com A P P LY AT W W W. G R E AT E S T L E N D E R . C O M *Season passes only valid for home games. MVP! MAKE US YOUR TEAM’S YOUR SOURCE FOR MEDALS, TROPHIES & PLAQUES! FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PLAQUES, FOR ANY OCCASION. SIGNS & BANNERS, $7.00/ PER SQUARE FT TROPHIES AS LOW AS $6.95/ EA WHEN ORDERED FROM OUR WEBSITE. FAST TURNAROUND TIME! Keizer - 3800 River Rd N #160, 503.990.7206 ◆ W. Salem - 1567 Edgewater St NW, 503.370.7340 ◆ McMinnville - 235 N Hwy 99W, 503.472.0119 ◆ copycatsnw.com
