Athletics

The MDY warriors faced off against the Hillel Heat in their first game in 20 months and first game of the Magen David Preseason Tournament on Sunday October 17. The Warriors came out rusty but still led 21-19 at the half behind 6 points each from Allie Dweck and Asher Melamed.

The Heat came out hot in second half led by 10 3rd quarter points from Elliot Braha led the Heat with 10 3rd quarter points as the Heat led 33-31. 

The Warriors played through big Man David Sakkal in the 4th quarter as he had 4 points and 2 assists. The quarter was capped off by a big 3 by Jack Cohen. The Warriors won 49-46. Asher Melamed was the Warrior’s highest scorer with 10 points and added 12 rebounds and 4 blocks. They are now 0-0 in league play and 1-0 overall.

The MDY warriors faced off against the Flatbush Falcons in the finals of the MDY preseason tournament on Sunday October 17. The Warriors started off the game with unmatched intensity attacking the basket early and often. The Warriors led 22-10 at the half. 

The Warriors continued this pace in the 3rd quarter but slowed down but had to stage off a late comeback from the Falcons. The Warriors clinched the game down the stretch at the free throw line and won 57-49. The Warriors were led by Allie Dweck with 28 points. Irwin Azar had 14 points for the Falcons. The Warriors are now 0-0 in league play and 2-0 overall.

The Warriors opened their flag football season on Sunday against the defending champions Netz. Netz quickly showed why they are champs and look to prove to be the favorites  for this year. The Warriors gave up a couple of touchdowns before settling down on defense. Netz was held scoreless in the second half. Offensively there seemed to be a great connection between first year quarterback 11th grader Isaac Esses and 11th grader Freddie Grinberg. They connected for 6 catches for 120 yards. Although the offense moved well and was a constant threat in the red zone the Warriors just couldn’t punch it in for the score. 
Freddie Grinberg added an interception to his impressive first game on the football team. 
Final score Netz 20 Mdy 0