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also one of the
best students on
this
McNary
roster.
“We expect
huge
things
from
Dyami.
ALL GAMES START AT 7 P.M.
He’s a physical
Sept. 6 at North Medford
specimen,
but
he’s really sharp
Sept. 13 vs West Linn
mentally
too,”
Auvinen
said.
Sept. 20 vs. Tualatin
“He loves to
Sept. 27 vs. Barlow
mix it up and
be as physical as
Oct. 4 at South Medford
possible and he’s
Oct. 10 at Sprague
got very good
instincts. The sky
Oct. 18 vs. Bend
is the limit for
that kid.”
Oct. 25 vs. West Salem*
Not to be lost
Nov. 1 at South Salem
in the shuffl e is
senior offensive
*game will start at 7:15 p.m.
tackle Michael
Ridgeway, who
was a fi rst-team
all-conference
performer
last
at times this season.
“He’s an ultimate team guy. season and is expected to be
He’s got great technique and the leader for McNary in the
I think it would be a mistake trenches.
Senior offensive lineman
not to use him on that side of
Nathan Young is also expected
the ball,” Auvinen said.
While Barker and Walling to have an impact on the line
have gotten a lot of recognition of scrimmage.
One of McNary’s biggest
during the offseason, junior
linebacker Dyami Rios might question marks coming into
have just as big of an impact 2019 is how they are going
to replace the talent they had
for the Celtics in 2019.
As a sophomore, Rios had with their secondary and
10 sacks to go along with his receiving core.
The Celtics graduated Nigel
87 tackles (38 solo), which
helped him achieve second- Harris, Griffi n Oliveira and
Jacob Jackson from last year’s
team all-league status.
With a 4.18 GPA, Rios is team — all three players got all-
league recognition
for their play in the
secondary and as
receivers.
H owe ve r,
Auvinen has a trio
of senior receivers
in Riley Flores,
Noah Lelack and
Alex Tavera that he
believes are ready to
fi ll the void.
“I think those
guys are ready to
step up and have
their time. They
are physical kids
who can run and
catch. We’re light
on experience but
I know that those
kids can play,”
Auvinen said.
Lelack is also
SCHEDULE
expected to be the starting free
safety alongside sophomore
Zane Aicher, who is slotted
to play strong safety. However,
Auvinen and his staff are still
deciding who will make the
rotation at cornerback.
Even though McNary will
have a target on their back as
they head into this season, it’s
clear that the Celtics still have
a chip on their shoulder.
“We want to win a league
championship and then make
a run in the playoffs. We want
to at least get to the second
round,” Barker said. “I’m most
looking forward to the out-of-
league schedule, because we
have something to prove.”
“We’re defi nitely looking to
take a step up,” Auvinen added.
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