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MARCH 4, 2016, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A13 IN THE ZONE: Celts nab two Defender of the Year titles Two-in-a-row for Ismay Doutt claims GVC’s 1st girls defender crown By ERIC A. HOWALD Of the Keizertimes Even at 6-foot-3, Celt ju- nior Matthew Ismay doesn’t always match-up physically to the players he’s defending against on the basketball court. But he still likes letting them know he’s there. “With the big guys, every time they try to cut across a lane I want them to feel me hit them because a lot of the guys who are big scorers don’t like that. It frustrates them, especially as the game wears on,” Ismay said. “I love the challenge of those 6-foot-5 guys like Teagan Quitoriano at Sprague (High School).” Ismay’s presence earned him the Defensive Player of the Year title as a sophomore and he was named Co-De- fensive Player of the Year ear- lier this week as a junior. He’s sharing the title with South Salem High School’s Joe Car- ey this time around. KEIZERTIMES/Eric A. Howald Celt junior Matthew Ismay was named one of the GVC’s Defensive Players of the Year for a second time. Ryan Kirch, McNary head coach, said Ismay’s confi dence has only grown in his second season on the varsity roster. In addition to improving as a defender, Ismay has become more of a presence on offense APRIL & BRIAN McVAY 503.510.6827 mcvaythree@gmail.com HOMES FOR SALE COMING SOON! CALL US TODAY To fi nd out about our upcoming listings. KEIZER $204,900 ! D L SO $314,900 5220 Autumn Leaf Ct N, Keizer 1255 8th St, Independence Clean home in quiet Ct in desirable Keizer neighborhood. Large open living room off entry, formal dining with wood laminate fl oors, oak cabinets in kitchen with custom pantry. Large master suite with walk in shower. Finished 2 car garage. Fenced backyard, spacious covered patio, siding throughout apprx 7 years old. MLS#699605 New 3 bed 3 bath with den and bonus room. Open, Energy Star stainless gas appliances including refrigerator & microwave. 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He was also named to the GVC’s second team all-league, but said that honorifi c doesn’t mean half as much as the defensive title. “This means that coach- es can trust me to guard the best players every game,” he said. Member spotlight Welcome Wagon Welcome Wagon was founded in Memphis, TN in 1928 by an insightful marketing man, Thomas Briggs. Mr. Briggs was inspired by stories of early Conestoga “welcome wagons” that would meet and greet westward travelers, providing fresh food and water for the journey. He created Welcome Wagon to embody this same spirit of warm hospitality and welcome. Today, with the help of Myron Musick, Welcome Wagon is coming to new home buyers and movers through their mailboxes and internet. The method of delivery is not the same as it was in 1928, but the Welcome Wagon mission remains the Myron Musick same. Mr. Musick wants local small businesses to be introduced to newcomers in the area. 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That feat was in no small part due to the contributions of sophomore Kailey Doutt, who was recognized earlier this week at the GVC’s fi rst female Defensive Player of the Year. “Kailey is a sparkplug for the whole defensive side of our game and has shown just how deep the buy-in is for our de- fensive schemes,” said Derick Handley, McNary head coach. “It’s huge for our program as a whole because she is the best defender on our team, but it wouldn’t have been possible if our backside posts weren’t get- ting to the net and rebounding and taking care of the ball after Kailey does her job.” Doutt is also seemingly in- exhaustible on the court. She’s played the entire game 20 out of 24 times this season for the Lady Celts. “There is maybe one other player in the league who has done that, and she can’t stay out of foul trouble the way Kailey can,” Handley said. Doutt said the award is a result of an approach to the game that she’s practiced from a young age. “I have always been taught that defense wins games. It’s what my dad, who was my coach when I was younger, al- ways focused on,” she said. “It Kailey Doutt, a McNary sophomore, is the GVC girls’ Defensive Player of the Year. KEIZERTIMES/ Eric A. Howald means a lot because I’ve been trying to work hard on it. I re- ally feel blessed and thankful.” Evina Westbrook, of South Salem High School and one of the nation’s top recruits in the game, and Autumn Baumgart- ner of Sheldon High School were two of Doutt’s bigger tests this season, but she said the things that made them tough were fairly similar. “Both of them are quick and good at faking their moves. It makes them diffi cult to guard against,” she said. She credits part of her skill in the role to having teammates who can keep her on her toes with their offensive output. “I’m lucky that in practice I have to defend against Madi (Hingston) and Sydney (Hunt- er). Both of them are really good players and have made me better,” she said. Doutt is also a standout dis- tance runner for the Celtics as part of the cross country and track and fi eld teams. While she’s still uncertain where the path will lead after McNary, her immediate goals are simply improving her skillset. “I hope to get the award again next year, but more than that I just want to hold the other players to fewer points,” she said.
