Scheck Hillel Community School had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it five. They were outmatched by the Katz Yeshiva Storm and fell 89-38. The Lions lost against the Storm in their previous head to head back in January of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 60-45 score last time.
As for Katz Yeshiva, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1. The matchup marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
Leading Katz Yeshiva to victory were Nir Ovaknin and Abie Kaweblum. Ovaknin went 6-for-10 on his way to 15 points and five boards, while Kaweblum made all 7 shots he took to post 18 points and three steals. Ovaknin's big performance that evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Dean Wasserman, who posted ten points.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Scheck Hillel Community School will welcome Cushman at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Katz Yeshiva, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Oxbridge Academy at 7:00 p.m.
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