With a 5-1-1 record, the boys varsity soccer team had a strong regular season. Although the team lost some key seniors from last year, the incoming freshman and newcomers to the team made up for the loss of upperclassmen. Sophomores Jesse Feit, Tamir Schuster, Ron Schuster, James Barnea and freshman Jacob Feig are newcomers to this team. Sophomores Roni Leaderman and Aiden Barnea had season-ending injuries, but plan to return next year. 

After a 3-1 win against Staten Island Academy and a 7-1 win against Long Island Lutheran to start the season, Heschel took on Kew Forest in its third game. Heschel absolutely dominated this game, winning 11-0. Later that week, the team continued its streak, winning 4-1 against Waldorf, including a hat trick from freshman James Barnea. Heschel then took on Staten Island Academy for the second time this season, but lost 1-0. 

When asked about its first and only loss of the season, Coach Jaime Gonzalez Palma said, “We had 75% possession of the ball, we moved the ball nicely and even though we couldn’t score, at the end of the game the coaches, referees and parents told me that we were a real soccer team on the pitch.” 

After the upsetting loss, Heschel added another win against Kew Forest and a 0-0 tie against Waldorf to end their season with a dominant 5-1-1 record. 

 Before the Heschel team played its first playoff game, striker Aaron Koffman said, “The Heschel team has the ability to bring home the championship this year.” 

Head Coach Jaime said, “We get new blood with the freshman kids that gives me the hope that the championship will come very soon.” 

Heschel took on Portledge in the semifinals where they won 2-1 including two goals from sophomore Uri Dayan both assisted by sophomore Aaron Koffman. 

Heschel then played a strong Stony Brook team in the finals and won 5-3. Aaron Koffman had the game winning goal which gave Heschel the lead with four minutes remaining. Senior Captain Nati Eshagoff also scored two goals in the championship. Uri Dayan won playoff MVP with an impressive three goals in two playoff games. 

Sophomore Goalkeeper Jesse Feit said, “It felt extra special to win considering the team has not won the league in 15 years. We plan to repeat next season.” 

The Heschel team had an outstanding season and looks forward to continuing this dominance into the 2025 season.