Many crucial matchups took place in the MYHSAL yeshiva varsity basketball league this past week, which will play a significant role in not only the power rankings, but the playoffs that will occur in the near future. The week started off with an inner conference matchup between the Ohr Yisroel Flames and the Kushner Cobras. This game would be the first of two times that they would face each other in the same week, with neither matchup disappointing. Kushner controlled the tem

Due to the countless buzzer beaters, jaw-dropping highlight plays and action packed matchups, one may think the Yeshiva League season is nearing the playoffs, but in actuality it is still just getting underway. Here is an update from all that has taken place and a preview for what's to come in the Western Conference of Yeshiva League Varsity Basketball. The Frisch Cougars are once again a favorite for the title, being the last undefeated team in the Yeshiva League. They are l

Throughout the first half of the season the Flatbush Falcons appeared to be one of the premier teams in the eatern conference. Going into the midseason break, one concern the Falcons had was their ability to consistently beat the top tiered teams in the league, but with five remaining games all against tremendous competition the Falcons were determined to change that up. Their success started in a highly anticipated showcase at the Barclays Center against the Haftr Hawks. The

Playing three games in four days can be a challenge. In the NBA, it would be expected that players would take “load management” off days just to sit out and watch their team, but in the yeshiva league that is not even an option. Players have a dual curriculum course load of school work, a social life and basketball which they are all expected to fit into their daily schedule, and without any hesitation they are determined to face the challenge and succeed. This is just part o

After a successful first half of the season, the MTA Lions opened up their remaining matchups with a visit to the North Shore Stars. Despite being down two starters, the Lions caught fire to start the game. This was highlighted by a12-2 run off a pair of threes and several steals leading to transition buckets. North Shore would fight back defensively, stopping MTA in the paint and capitalizing offensively. At the end of the first quarter MTA held an eight point lead, but Nor