McNary Celtics Girls Soccer 5-1 North Salem

A dominant road performance gave McNary girls soccer its first victory of the season Thursday, as the Celtics defeated North Salem 5-1 in a Central Valley Conference (6A) matchup in Salem. The win moves Keizer, Oregon's McNary squad to 1-4 overall and 1-0 in league play, a meaningful turnaround after a difficult early stretch.

Playing away from home, the Celtics controlled the match from early on, building a commanding advantage that the Vikings could not overcome. The five-goal output signaled an offensive awakening for a team searching for its footing through the season's opening weeks. North Salem's lone goal prevented the shutout, but it did little to disrupt McNary's rhythm.

Opening conference play with a convincing road win is a strong foundation. League games carry extra weight in the standings, and the Celtics now have a head start on the competition. McNary will look to build on this momentum as Central Valley Conference play continues to unfold in the weeks ahead.