Basketball Recap: Denver Academy of Torah Starts off Right with Win over William Smith + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2025, 5:21pm

Basketball Recap: Denver Academy of Torah Wolves vs. William Smith Eagles

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the CO High School Activities Assn. (CHSAA) & William Smith High School. Watch Full Replay

Denver Academy of Torah had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They secured a 63-57 W over the William Smith Eagles on Wednesday. That's more bragging rights for the Wolves, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Avi Askenazi

Three Point Percentage (Career)

12/03/25 @ William Smith75%
02/27/25 @ Monument Academy67%
02/02/25 vs Columbus Torah Academy67%
01/31/25 vs Tournament Opponent67%
02/19/25 @ Denver Jewish Day50%

Denver Academy of Torah got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Avi Askenazi out in front who went 7-for-14 on his way to 17 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. The dominant performance also gave Askenazi a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (75%). Another player making a difference was Ami Gelman, who almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine boards.

Looking ahead, Denver Academy of Torah will venture away from home to take on The Vanguard School at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for William Smith, they will welcome Regis Groff at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

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