PAGE A18, KEIZERTIMES, JANUARY 7, 2021 McNary's comeback attempt falls just short The McNary girls’ basketball team was able to erase a 17-point deficit, but in the end, the Celtics couldn’t com- plete the task, falling to McMinnville 36-33 on Tuesday, Jan. 4. Ava Rubio and KJ Custer were the leading scorers for the Celtics with nine points apiece. Custer tied the game at 33 with a bucket with less than a minute remain- ing, but McMinnville’s Rylie McManus knocked down the go-ahead 3-pointer with 8.9 seconds left to put the Grizzlies ahead for good. The loss drops McNary's record to 1-8. The Celtics return home for their final non-league contest against Canby at 7 p.m. They will open up their Mountain Valley Conference slate by hosting Summit at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 11. A A: Ava Rubio looks to drive by a McMinnville defender. B: KJ Custer follows through after attempting a 3-pointer. C: Kylie Nepsatd locks in on the defensive end. Photos by MATT RAWLINGS of Keizertimes B C NEWS TIPS? brainfood ANSWERS If it's happening in Keizer, or to someone from Keizer — WE WANT TO KNOW. kt@keizertimes.com sudoku crossword