On Nov. 4, the Heschel girls basketball team played their first game against the Hillel Heat, another team in the Yeshiva League. The game started with a tipoff from senior Eliska Levinson, who then promptly scored a layup. As the game went into the second quarter, the game was close, with Heschel only leading by four points. However, due to multiple three-point shots made by sophomore Tamar Schwarz, junior Rose Harnoy, and freshman Mia Edery, Heschel secured a hard-fought victory by a score of 23-20.
Senior Tessa Mank said, “It was a close game, but in the end, we used our teamwork and extensive skills to get the dub.”
Coming into the Nov. 7 game against the Kushner Cobras, hopes were high for Heschel to continue their win streak. Although Heschel started off with a strong first quarter, by the second and third quarter the team lost its momentum. In a last-ditch effort, Heschel scored 10 points in the last quarter, but it was too little, too late as the game ended in a 44-27 Heschel loss, the first loss of their season.
Junior Rose Harnoy said, “This team has a lot of potential, and I’m so excited for the rest of the season!”
During the Weiner Tournament, the team competed against a variety of teams coming from Israel, Canada, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, allowing for them to experience a variety of playing styles and driving team bonding. Although their record by the end of the trip was 2-4, the team could feel improvements both in their team dynamic and playing.
Captain Elana Farbiarz commented, “It was a great opportunity for the whole team to bond which helped us both on and off the court.”
Junior Libe Wartski said, “Now, we’re growing stronger on the court because of the tournament. I see a significant improvement in our confidence and our knowledge of the game.”
Stay tuned to see what else the Heschel Girls Basketball team accomplishes this season!