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Out With the Old, in With the New: An Intramural Sports Battle

By Tessa Mank ‘25, Opinion Editor After much demand, the Heschel High School formed its first-ever intramural Boys’ Volleyball Team. Although some students got what they asked for, many now find themselves asking: at what price? Upon discovering that the team they had dreamed of for so long would finally […]

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Go Heschel Ultimate Frisbee! 

By Zack Levy ‘26, Staff Writer We’re back! Led by coaches Aaron Bell and alumni Lev Gordan, Heschel Heat started their season off strong, winning their first five games. First, 13-3 win against Horace Man, followed by wins of 14-12 against Regis, 13-10 against SSLI, 15-6 against Beacon, and finally […]

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Girls Varsity Hockey Dominates the Court 

By Shira Mack ‘24, News Editor The Heschel Girls Varsity Hockey team has officially clinched the playoffs, and the season started quickly, with seven games in 14 days, five of which The Heat dominated with impressive wins. In a league filled with teams that have practiced in the Yeshiva League […]

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Heschel Girls Soccer Makes a Comeback

Georgia Bregman ‘26, Staff Writer Heschel’s Girls Indoor Soccer Team is excited to kick off their second-ever season with new coach Jaime Gonzalez Palma. The team has worked hard to prepare in intense practices and the players are extremely motivated heading into their game season.  Unfortunately, the Girls Soccer Team […]

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Heschel Baseball Team Bonds Over Special Pre-Game Rituals

By Sammy Fisher ‘25, Assistant Sports Editor Whether it be bread or a pre-game playlist, the Heschel baseball team has created a unique culture, boosting team morale leading them to success. A couple of games into the 2022 Metropolitan Yeshiva High School League (MYHSAL) baseball season last year, team members […]

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Heschel Students Shocked by NFL Player Damar Hamlin’s Injury

By Caleb Friedman ‘23, News Editor On the evening of Sunday, January 2, during a crucial late-season matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle. He stood up after taking down Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins and then collapsed to the […]

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NBA Popularity Decreases Within Heschel Student Body

By Gavi Kanter, Staff Writer ‘23 Many Heschel students have turned against basketball and now divert their sports fandom elsewhere, even though growing up most children chose basketball as one of their favorite sports.. “I used to watch marquee matchups on a nightly basis, but recently I find myself tuning […]

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Heschel Brings the Heat to the Varsity Baseball Season

By Jared Levy ‘23, Sports Editor As the countdown to opening day continues, excitement about Heschel Varsity Baseball’s upcoming season ramps up. Players have started training for the season, and the team has begun planning out the months ahead.  Senior captains Leo Feingold, Caleb Friedman, and Jared Levy are very […]