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MAY 19, 2017, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A11 DeMello coming home By DEREK WILEY Of the Keizertimes With its third volleyball coach in three years, McNary athletic director Scott Gragg wanted someone who was committed long term. In Crystal DeMello, who grew up in Keizer and played for the Lady Celts, he found that coach. “The last question I asked her: ‘Why do you want to coach at McNary’ and she said ‘these girls deserve the commitment of a coach that’s going to spend the time and energy in building this pro- gram,’” Gragg told the Mc- Nary volleyball team after school on Tuesday, May 16. “She remembers this program when it was special and she knows what it takes to get it to there. She’s committed to do- ing that and she wants to see this thing through.” DeMello played three years of varsity volleyball for Mc- Nary under Dan Borresen. The Lady Celts placed fi fth in the state her senior year. “Crystal defi ned McNary volleyball at its fi nest,” Bor- resen said. “She grew up in McNary’s gym coming to camps and practices with her older sister. As a high school player, she worked tirelessly to become one of the best players on one of McNary’s greatest teams. A team that went unde- feated in league—never losing a single game—and continued on to bring home McNary’s fi rst state tournament trophy. “She truly loves the game and all the lessons sports pro- vides for participants. I’m looking forward to watching her lead McNary volleyball. Her passion and tremendous work ethic will be contagious.” After graduation, DeMello accepted a Division-II schol- arship to the University of Charleston in West Virginia. She was a starter at middle and right side for two years before transferring and fi nishing her playing career at Willamette University. DeMello was an assistant coach at St. Mary’s Academy from 2007-2012 and has since coached on various club teams. KEIZER CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS Tidewater Contractors, Inc. now hiring EXPERIENCED Equipment Mechanic and Truck Drivers. Please contact main offi ce 541-469-5341 or info@ twcontractors.com for application. Spectrum Triple Play TV, Internet & Voice for $29.99 ea. 60 MB per second speed. No contract or commitment. We buy your existing contract up to $500! 1-800-718-0153 ONAC ONAC LOCAL truck driver, Washington & Oregon Class A license, Clean MVR, Experience w/vans, tankers; Benefi ts. Apply at: 1745 Oxford St. SE # 150, Salem, OR. ONAC Preschool Director Needed - Keizer Christian Church is looking for a Director/Lead Instructor. For details go to: www.keizerchristian.org/ ministry/preschool/ 0519 GENERAL FOR SALE KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS. Buy Harris Bed Bug Killers/KIT Complete Treatment System. Available: Hardware Stores, The Home Depot, homedepot.com. 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It’s a great program and it’s a great community. I grew up in the community and they were always very in- volved. It just made sense, for a program that’s had a couple of coaches in a couple years, it was time and I knew that the community would support the growth of the program.” While St. Mary’s played at McNary in the state tour- nament when DeMello was an assistant, she hadn’t been through the front door of the school since she was a student. “The day I interviewed was the fi rst time I had walked back in the front of the school and that was a rush,” DeMello said. “I’m really excited for my volleyball career to come full circle and bring me back home. This program gave me so many memories and life les- sons. I want this team and all the teams that follows to have the same positive experience.” DeMello said the Lady Celts will play “technically clean and disciplined volley- ball.” “When we execute a play offensively, defensively, it’s go- ing to look clean,” she said. “That’s how I design a play- book and we’ll take it one step at a time.” DeMello replaces Bruce Myers, who left McNary after one season to take the same job at West Salem. The Lady Celts fi nished fi fth in the Greater Valley Con- ference last season with a 7-9 record and were 13-14 overall, losing in the fi rst round of the state tournament. Samantha Van Voorhis, a incoming senior who returns at setter next season, was im- pressed by DeMello, especially her philosophy of developing the entire student athlete to be successful in the classroom and on the court. “I like that she focuses not just on the volleyball aspect of everything, how she wants us to do other sports and be successful in the classroom and wants to prepare us for life because that’s the way it was here when she played,” Van Voorhis said. “I think it’s really cool that she’s trying to bring it back.” TRACK, continued from Page 10 in the 100. Casey Toavs set a new personal record of 16.93 to take seventh in the 110 hurdles. Caitlyn Kiefi uk Yates placed sixth in the 100 hur- dles. Victor Zavalal and Bry- cen Boucher fi nished fourth and eighth in the javelin. Alex Sharabarin and Angie Martu- shev took fourth and fi fth in the boys and girls pole vault. Alexa Strand placed eighth in the high jump. Despite missing nearly the entire season with a stress frac- ture, Kailey Doutt toughed out seventh place in the 400. West Salem had the highest boys and girls team scores to sweep the meet. McNary’s boys fi nished seventh and the girls placed ninth. “With a young team, we weren’t in a position to come into the meet and score a bunch of points,” Gauntz said. “We were hoping to get kids to fi nals and make sure they’re running their best at the last meet and we accomplished that.” The state meet is May 18- 20 in Eugene. McNary had 10 more ath- letes get on the podium at the district meet. Lucas Garvey placed sixth in the 400 and high jump. Alyssa Looney fi nished fi fth in the long jump and eighth KEIZERTIMES/Derek Wiley New McNary volleyball coach Crystal DeMello addressed the team after school on Tuesday, May 16. READY, continued from Page 10 Comcast Hi-Speed Internet -$39.99/mo (for 12 mos.) No term agreement. Fast Downloads! 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