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eff ective when she has a run of the net
because she sees the court well and will
audible a set that creates an advantage,”
DeMello said.
Alexis Eldridge, a senior libero, also
earned a honorable mention selection,
leading the McNary defense and posting
244 digs this year.
“Lexi is a third year varsity DS/libero
who constantly pushes the pace of the
game and runs the back row defensively.
She eff ectively reads the opponent’s hit-
ters and adjusts to their tendencies defen-
sively,” DeMello said.
Former Volcano makes
history in World Series
Former Salem-Keizer Volcano outfi elder Adam Duvall concluded one of the best
seasons of his career by helping the Atlanta Braves defeat the Houston Astros in six
games to clinch the 2021 World Series title on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
After hitting 38 homers in the regular season, Duvall started the series with a two-
run homer in Game 1, giving the Braves the 6-2 victory.
In Game 5, Duvall became the fi rst player since 1960 to hit a grand slam in the fi rst
inning of a World Series game. He also recored a hit in fi ve of the six games in the
series.
Duvall was named the #10 greatest Volcanoes player of all time by the Keizertimes
last year.
Duvall, along with reserve infi elder Ehire Adrianza — who didn't record a hit in two
at-bats during the series become the 15th and 16th former Volcanoes players to win a
World Series ring.
Adam Duvall reacts after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of Game 5 of the World
Series.
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