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MARCH 8, 2019, KEIZERTIMES, PAGE A11 McNary boys get four all-conference nods Four McNary boys bas- ketball players received all Mountain Valley Conference recognition for their out- standing play over the course of this season. the three-ball at a 40 percent clip. Along with being a great offensive player, Meithof proved to be a valuable de- fensive asset throughout the year. Boston Smith - 6’7” What his coach says: “Long and lanky, Nate led Post (senior): First- us in nearly every statistical Team All-League Smith was undoubtedly the best center in the con- ference. Despite facing dou- ble-teams nearly every game, he averaged 17 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. He also shot 68% from the fi eld and was an incredibly dominant presence for the Celtics this season. category. He has a great abili- ty to get to the rim and draw fouls. Defensively, he was incredibly disruptive, get- ting multiple defl ections per game. He fi lled the stat sheet every game with the multiple ways he effected the game. The sky is the limit for Nate.” Griffi n Oliveira - 6’2” Guard (senior): Honor- able Mention. While Oliveira poured in 9 ppg and was one of the Celtics most consistent three-point shooters, his biggest contribution for this team was his outstanding play on the defensive side. Olivei- ra took on the challenge of guarding the opposing team’s best backcourt player, and he did so with great energy and tenacity. What his coach says: “Griffi n is a great com- petitor, who led both vocal- ly and with his effort each night. He is the best on-ball defender in the league, always guarding the teams best pe- rimeter player. Griffi n backed down to no one and led us into a fi ght no matter who was standing in front of us.” Noah Hudkins - 6’7” Post (senior): Honorable Mention. With a long and athlet- ic frame, Hudkins proved to be a matchup nightmare for opposing teams, especially when he and Smith were on the court at the same time. Hudkins averaged 7.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game and was a very versatile play- er for the Celtics, possessing the ability to shoot from the outside and be a impactful presence on the inside. What his coach says: “Noah had a tremendous senior season, improving ev- ery game. His confi dence grew as he became more physical. Noah was an effec- tive scorer inside, rebounded the ball consistently and did a great job using his length on defense.” What his coach (Ryan Kirch) says: McNary set to introduce new Hall of Fame class “(Smith’s) the league’s best interior post player. Tough and physical. Boston forced every opponent to game- plan around him. Boston shot at an incredibility high per- centage and is a willing pass- er when double teams came. Showed great toughness playing through signifi cant knee pain the second half of the league season.” The McNary High School Athletic Hall of Fame will he holding a ceremony on Friday, March 15 at the Keizer Civic Center to honor former great athletes that made signifi cant contributions to the winning tradition of the athletics program at McNary. The spring inductees will include: Lisa Blush, Mike Doherty, Shawn Kintner and the 2009 state champion baseball team. There will be a social hour at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the presentation will begin at 7 p.m. Prices are $60 for an individual, $100 for a couples and $400 for a table of eight. Event sponsorships are available for $1,000 and comes with honoree ticket sales, program and event recognition as well as a reserved table for eight. If you have any questions, please contact McNary athletic director Scott Gragg at: gragg_ scott@salkeiz.k12.or.us. Meithof Smith Nate Meithof - 6’4” Wing (sophomore): Sec- ond-Team All-League Meithof was McNary’s top backcourt player this year, averaging 17 points per game to go along with 4.5 rpg. He also averaged 3.5 as- sists and 2.5 steals per contest and was deadly beyond the arc for McNary, shooting “Into the Wild” no more Oliveira Hudkins After being a contributor to the Keizertimes for nearly that two de- cades, G.I. Wilson has decided to retire from writing. Once a month, Wilson would send in a column giving his unique perspectives on fi shing and outdoors sports. The Keizertimes would like to thank Wilson for bringing versatility to the sports section for so many years. Wilson ATTN: Investment Property Owners Right now is a crucial time to take advantage of a 1031-Exchange to optimize capital gains tax reduction, increase your base, and optimize your cash fl ow. Act before investment tax laws change puzzle answers Krisstine Jacobsen Principal Broker / Owner Call me at 503.504.7330 for a FREE market analysis of your investment property W E N L L M A E O H C T . T S I S E VI M I RT E Z I KE a r o f e t i s w e n e r h t o f e k p a u T g n i n g i s . y L b A I n i R T sp Y A D - 0 3 E D E E R T I F M I a L N U t e g l l ’ e h t l You l a o t S S — ACCE r e z i e K n i ! s e r o f new e b r e v e n a h t More W O N P U N SIG