Boys Varsity Softball @ Hillel

As the SAR varsity Sting Softball team hopped off the bus in Deal, NJ it was clear that not even the hour and a half bus ride would put a damper on the Sting’s opening game Vs. the Hillel Heat.  Through the first three innings it seemed as if the game would be an old fashioned pitchers duel as no team was able to even get two players on base at the same time.  However, it was Hillel that would kneel first giving up six runs to an eager Sting offense led by long time slugger Gil Fortgang and varsity newcomer Andrew Pitkoff.  It would not be two long until Hillel struck back, putting three runs on the board in the bottom of the fourth.  Of course it was the Sting combo of ace Ethan Freilich and backstop Daniel Best who were able to calm down the team’s defense to maintain the lead heading it to the back half of the game.  As the game winded down both the Sting and the Heat added a couple more runs but the Sting would not yield as they held the lead throughout the game.  While the hitting was enough to excite any softball watcher, the fans were kept on their feet by a handful of controversial calls by the umpire.  Sting fans were more than satisfied with the 10-5 opening day win.  The Sting win was as classic as they come, featuring tailor made ground and pound ball, something that Coach Bloom hopes to see again this Sunday against the Maor Mayhem.       

Written By Ben Elias

JV Boys Soccer vs TABC

The JV Boys soccer team defeated TABC 5-4. Solomon frielich had 2 goals and 2 assists. Elie Herszaft had 2 goals. Kai chizzali had 1 goal. David Charendoff played really well in net after giving up a bad goal off a penalty in the 2nd quarter.
Great way to start the season.
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JV Hockey Championship vs Rambam

SAR JV STING DEFEAT RAMBAM RAVENS TO CAPTURE SCHOOL’S FIRST EVER HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP!

March 8, 2015 will be a date to remember for the SAR Sting Hockey program.  The stage was set in Lawrence Middle School in Lawrence, NY home of the Yeshiva Hockey League Junior Varsity Championship.  The title game featured a battle between two undefeated teams chasing their respective school’s first ever hockey championship. The Rambam Ravens hailing from the five towns in Long Island, were the experienced team, having played in last years JV final and were a heavily sophomore laden team. On the other side, the SAR Sting from Riverdale, NY were a mostly freshman team with only three sophomores on their roster. 

Rambam jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead on a goal by Daniel Lichter 1:03 into the 1st period. SAR answered back to tie the score at 1-1 with a goal by sophomore sniper Solomon Freilich. Freshman star Gordie Kolb of SAR put his team up 2-1 with a quick snapshot from in front of the net. However, the Ravens responded on a power play goal by star forward and Captain Avi Orlow on a well placed wrist shot to tie the score at 2-2 heading into the 1^st intermission.

Rambam came out strong to start the 2^nd period, but SAR freshman goalie Jacob “Nay Nay” Nayowitz, came up with some big saves to keep the strong Ravens attack at bay. SAR went up 3-2 on Freilich’s 2^nd goal of the day, ripping a top shelf snap shot past the Rambam goalie, off a beautiful feed from Kolb.  With SAR on the power play, Orlow scored a flukey Short Handed Goal on a miscommunication by SAR, tying the game at 3-3.  Orlow scored again, burying a rebound, for the hat trick to put his Ravens up 4-3. SAR’s star defenseman Shua Friedman scored a big goal on the rebound off a Freilich point shot to tie the score at 4-4 midway thru the second period. One minute later, Gordie Kolb scored his second of the game, to give the Sting a 5-4 lead. Kolb’s highlight reel goal was a gorgeous play picking up the puck from his own goaline, splitting the defense and ripping a wrist shot glove side., sending the Sting faithful into a frenzy. With just 2:47 left in the period SAR took it’s first two-goal lead of the game, 6-4. The goal scored by SAR rookie forward Judah Fortgang on a quick shot through the five-hole off a clean faceoff win by fellow freshman Ben Lasher. The wild second period, featuring 6 goals in total ended with SAR up 6-4 heading into the dressing room. 

Between periods, in the SAR locker room, veteran head coach Noah Falkenstein gave an inspirational speech to his team, providing the motivation for the final push they needed heading into the final period.. SAR came out flying in the 3^rd period, controlling play and putting shots on net from all areas. The Sting’s 2^nd line defensive pair of Sophmore Eli Gelfand and Freshman Adam Weiss were particular ly strong in their own end. At 5:44, with SAR on the power play, alternate captain Jason Burian scored a goal off a nice backhand cross pass from Kolb to give the Sting a 7-4 advantage. However, Rambam showed tremendous heart answering only 9 seconds later on a goal by Harry Tannen. At 7-5, and time ticking down, SAR could feel their championship in their grasp. The Ravens, with their goalie pulled made one last effort scoring a goal with just 7 seconds remaining in the 3^rd period to pull within 7-6.  However, it was too little to late as the clock struck zero and the SAR Sting captured their first ever Hockey Championship, capping off a 13-0 undefeated season. The SAR STING ARE THE 2014-2015 JV HOCKEY CHAMPIONS!!!

Congrats to the SAR Sting coaching staff, led by head coach Noah Falkenstein, assistants Zach Fein, Yves Levy and Howie Falkenstein.

3 Stars of the Game:

1.Gordie Kolb –named game MVP 2G, 2A

2. Solomon Freilich-- 2G, 1A

3. Avi Orlow (Rambam)--3G

By Howie Falkenstein  

JV Boys Basketball vs MTA SemiFinals

SAR JV Boys Basketball beat MTA, 33-32 in triple overtime.  SAR was down 30-21 in the 4th and went on a furious run, including clutch 3-pointers by Hank Stein and Daniel Wisotsky to tie the game.  Regulation ended in a 30-30 tie and that score would remain the same until triple overtime, when Daniel Wisotsky drained 1 of 2 free throws.  MTA's Buchbinder scored to put MTA up 1 and soon thereafter Wisotsky had a coast to coast steal and layup for the final points of the game.  Sammy Sokol had two monstrous block shots in the final minute to seal the win.  SAR was led by Daniel Wisotsky's 16 points and Dovie Marcus' 10 points.   Next Stop..... The CHAMPIONSHIP GAME VS Frisch.

Girls Varsity Volleyball @Ramaz Semifinals

It was a tough match up vs the number 2 seeded Ramaz Rams.  The girls have never beaten Ramaz in the regular season so it was time for redemption.  It started out smooth sailing when the team took the first match controlling their position and serve, winning the set  21-12.  In the second set, with a few missed passes and serves, Ramaz was able to take the second game 21-15. In the third match, Sofia Schrieber had some great saves in the back row to keep the game alive for the sting.  Then the girls settled down and fixed some of their mistakes to come back and win  21-19.  Into the 4th match we go and the SAR sting girls seemed to want it more. They showed great teamwork, spot on passing and superb spiking by Abby Epstein and Talya Koschitzky. This allowed them to take the fourth game and the ultimate victory by winning 21-17.  It was a total team effort that kept the team going with great spirit and intensity.  They move on to the Championship game which is 3/15 Sunday @ 7:30pm (team TBD and Place TBD).  Come cheer on the Sting girls on Sunday...Its going to be electric!!   

JV boys basketball vs DRS Quarterfinals

SAR JV Boys Basketball beat DRS tonight, 39-34, to advance to the league semifinals.  SAR was led by Daniel Wisotsky, who scored 16 points and played the entire game.  Adam Duitz contributed two 3-pointers and shutdown D from start to finish on DRS' top player.  SAR was up 10-0 to start the game and never relinquished the lead.  

Jv Boys Basketball vs MTA

SAR JV Boys Basketball defeated MTA tonight, 31-27, raising its record to 9-1 and capturing the top seed in the Western Conference.  SAR was led by Dovie Marcus' 12 points, including 4 for 4 at the free throw line in the final minutes, and two 3-pointers.  Nati Marcus and Zach Reich each chipped in 9 points, with Nati taking over the third quarter after SAR was down 4 at the half.  Reich hit two 3-pointers and clinched the game up by 3 with 2 seconds to play by draining a free throw.  SAR now has a first round bye.