VARSITY HOCKEY DESTORYS TABC IN 2ND REGULAR SEASON GAME

Last Monday night, the SAR varsity boys hockey team welcomed the defending champs, the TABC Storm, to Riverdale for amuch anticipated rivalry game. Upon arrival, the Storm were greeted with 6 goals as a result of their lackluster defensive effort in front of goaltender Solly Weiser. Offensviely, Gordie Kolb had a hat trick, while Joey Mogilner, Jason Burian, and Judah Fortgang all added goals, two of which came on powerplays. Defensively, Henri Kolb was fantastic in net, while his defense held TABC's excellent powerplay in check. The game against the Storm felt like a breeze for SAR, as they easily moved on to 2-0. SAR looks to move on to 3-0 when they play MTA tomorrow night @ home. 

By Joseph Mogilner

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL PICKS UP EASY WIN @ HILLEL TO MOVE ON 3-0 ON THE REGULAR SEASON

After finishing runner up in The Steve Glouberman Tournament to Frisch two weekends ago, the Boys Varsity Basketball team was in need of a bounce back win: thats where Hillel came in. From the tip, the game was unbalanced. Sar jumped out to a 6-0 lead with back to back threes from Forward Dovie Marcus. Moments later, Center Sammy Sokol hit a layup, followed by a layup from Guard Daniel Wisotsky. Then, Marcus was found for another three, which ultimately forced Hillel to take their 1st timeout. From there, the rest was history. Sar closed out the quarter with a 27-7 lead. Although Hillel was with their premier scorer Isaac Beda, he was unable to take on the Sting alone. The pace remained the same with Sar coming out on top in each quarter. The final score was 84-55. Beda led Hillel with 36 points, while Marcus paced the Sting with 30 points. The Sting look to move to 4-0 Tuesday night when they take on the Heschel Heat. 

VARSITY GIRLS VOLLEYBALL DESTORYS BRURIAH IN STRAIGHT SETS

Last Monday night, the Varsity Volleyball Team crushed Bruriah in 3 speedy games.  With phenomenal serving by Keren Benillouche and tremendous defensive play by Liana Katz and Hayley Yurowitz, the Sting put out a dominant performance. Because of their elite style of play, the Sting were able to win in straight sets, 21-7, 21-9, 21-6. The Varsity girls look to continue their dominance when they face off @ Maayanot Dec. 1st.

By Ayelet Kalfus

BOYS VARSITY BALL PULLS OUT VICTORY IN CLOSE SEASON OPENER AGAINST FLATBUSH.

On Tuesday evening, Nov. 1st, the SAR boys Varsity basketball team played their season opener against the Flatbush Falcons. Coming off blowout preseason wins against YDH (won by 40) and DRS (won by 20), the Sting felt more than prepared to play against the Falcons. Little did they know, the night was going to be far from easy. From the tip, both teams traded baskets. The 1st quarter ended in a tie, as well as the 2nd. Flatbush couldn't stop the scoring from Forward Dovie Marcus and Center Sammy Sokol, and SAR couldn’t stop the scoring from talented Guard Kevin Haddad. Both teams knew the game was going to come down to the last basket. Going into the 4th quarter, SAR was down by a few baskets. Nonetheless, although faced with adversity, the Sting would not back down. Quickly, Sammy Sokol hit an and one layup, then captain Daniel Wisotsky did the same. With 3 minutes to go, Marcus drew a critical charge which altered the game’s momentum for good. As the game winded down, Point Guard Yair Slasky hit some critical free throws in order to ice the game. When the buzzer rang, SAR had won 68- 63. The Sting were led by Marcus’ 22 points and Sokol’s 14 points, while the Falcons were led by Haddad’s 32. The Sting look to face MAOR Sunday the 6th before taking off to LA for the annual Steve Glouberman Tournament. Be sure to like our page on Facebook -SAR Sting Sports Update- and follow us on Twitter @StingReport.

SAR VARSITY HOCKEY DESTROYS DRS, SETTING UP SEMIFINAL GAME @ HAFTR

Playing behind a massive crowd in Riverdale, the SAR Sting defended their home rink, defeating the DRS Wildcats 6-2 in the quarterfinals. Strong play by DRS goalie Gabriel Miller, and SAR goalie Jonah Amron kept the game scoreless until midway through the second period, when defenseman Eli Best put home a rebound to give the Sting an early 1-0 lead. Soon after, Gordie Kolb batted home a goal on his backhand out of midair, and the game stood at 2-0 SAR heading into the third. SAR came out flying and put this game away early in the 3rd period. Shua Friedman and Solomon Freilich combining for 3 goals in less than 2 minutes, 2 by the All-Star Freilich. Kolb would add a shorthanded goal on a ridiculous move through the legs of a DRS defensman to give SAR a commanding 6-0 lead. DRS would add 2 late goals but Sar was in full control of this game, defeating the Wildcats 6-2. The Sting will now travel to Haftr to take on the two-time defending champion Hawks in the Semi-Finals, in a rematch of last years thrilling 4-OT epic battle.

By Joseph Mogilner

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