JV BOYS DOMINATE HESCHEL BUT VARSITY SUFFERS ANOTHER TOUGH LOSS

The SAR JV Boys Basketball team beat the Heschel Heat 74-43, raising its record to 8-1 and clinching a first round bye. SAR pulled away in the 2nd quarter and dominated Heschel in the second half, switching to a press and scoring 22 points in the 3rd and 22 in the 4th. Scoring was evenly distributed with Noah Gurin 12, Eitan Karsch 10, Jake Schwalbe 10, Oshi Bloom 10, Nat Waxman 9, and David Lewis 8. Gurin and Waxman each drained 3 three-pointers. The Sting will finish off their season with a tough away game against Tabc Tuesday night.

Unlike JV, Sar's Varsity suffered a tough loss against Heschel, losing 38-22. Both teams struggled to get into some type of offensive groove as the 1st half closed with Heschel up only 11-8. However, the 2nd half proved to be significantly different. The Sting opened up the half with 6 straight turnover's which were all converted into points. The Heat's stifling defense really did prove to be the x- factor as they managed to go up 30-8 at the end of 3. While the Sting did have a 14 point 4th quarter, their comeback fell way short. Although SAR picked up their 7th loss of the season, they hope to bounce back in their final game against Tabc Tuesday night.

JV AND VARSITY STING SWEEP RAMAZ IN SEASON SERIES AND BOTH LOCK UP SPOTS IN THE PLAYOFFS

The Sting headed out to Manhattan to face the Ramaz Rams. Much was on the line for the JV team, as a win would provide them a spot in the playoffs. However, a loss would force them to play against an undefeated Frisch team. Once again, the Sting stroke first with a goal from Johnny Haims on their first shift. The energy level was low, and the game was moving slowly until late in the third period. The Rams poured on the pressure, and a scramble in front of the net resulted in a game tying goal. The Sting were back on their heels but with less than three minutes to go, a wraparound goal from Henri Kolb gave the sting a late lead to put them up 2-1. Immediately, they dropped back into a defensive style of play and held off the Rams until the final buzzer. The sting had locked themselves up a spot in the playoffs. 

Later on, the Varsity Sting clinched the 2nd seed in the Western Conference after beating Ramaz 5-1. Joey Mogilner, Gordie Kolb, and Eli Best all scored in the 1st period to give Sar a 3-1 lead and later on, Jason Burian and Jonah Halper added goals. The Varsity Sting will face either DRS or Flatbush in Riverdale in the playoffs.

Henri Kolb/ Joseph Mogilner

JV AND VARSITY BOTH PICK UP IMPORTANT WINS AGAINST RAMAZ

On Thursday night Januaray 7th, SAR and Ramaz played in a game to benefit the Alan T. Brown Foundation to help victims of paralysis. The Sting entered the game with a two game point-streak. Looking to add to the streak, the Sting shot out of the cannon and scored twice early to give the sting an early lead. The squad kept piling on the goals until later in the game. At 5-0, the Ramaz Rams got on the board. The Rams, looking to push for a late-game surge, were held off by the Sting and were shut down for the remainder of the game. Later, the Sting added another goal to seal the deal at 6-1 and extend their point streak to 2. The JV hockey team has suffered deeply this season, but this late season push may just squeeze them into the playoffs.

The Varsity Sting also hosted Ramaz Thursday night. In the nightcap, Gordie Kolb, making his varsity debut, scored 3 times, and SAR bested Ramaz 5-2. Captain Azi Lavi and Josh Rosenberg also scored for the Sting. 

To donate to the Alan T Brown foundation, go to http://www.atbf.org/

Henri Kolb/ Joseph Mogilner