Boys and Girls basketball teams headed to division playoffs

Eitan Rothman, Sports Editor
February 3, 2012

After a rocky start to the season, both the boys and girls Firehawk basketball teams have winning records and are headed to the division playoffs later this month. The Boy’s Basketball team has drastically improved its record from 5-4 on Dec. 6 to 12-5 as of Feb. 1, going undefeated in its league.... Read more »

From soccer to surfing, Sophie’s played it all

Tamar Willis, Sports Editor
December 23, 2011

Don’t be fooled by her ever-present smile—sophomore Sophie Ouaknine could kick your butt at any sport. Born into a family of athletes where playing sports is the norm, Sophie plays on Shalhevet’s volleyball and soccer teams and says soccer is her favorite sport—but she also plays basketball and... Read more »

Firehawks dominate, but Hamilton recovers last-minute

Sharona Sedighm, Staff Writer
December 23, 2011

In another first for this year’s team, Shalhevet boys’ varsity basketball, a Division 6 team, played against Division 3 teams – mostly public schools with over 2,000 students – in the Beverly Hills High School Basketball Tournament earlier this month. Shalhevet was the only private school... Read more »

NBA players and owners save season

Jordan Banafsheha, Deputy Web Editor
December 23, 2011

Just when the idea of seeing an NBA game seemed like a fantasy itself, Shalhevet students started forming their fantasy basketball teams last week after a fall semester when homework reigned as the NBA season cancelled 16 games due to the NBA lockout. The NBA lockout started July 1st and the season will... Read more »

First-ever championship for Firehawk basketball

Rachel Lester, Managing Editor
December 23, 2011

After a four-year absence from the annual David A. Yaffe Basketball Tournament, the Firehawks  returned to Houston last week to win the boys’ championship Nov. 20 for the first time, while the girls’ team took fourth place. “It felt amazing to win the tournaments,” said boys co-captain Yossi... Read more »

Live blog of Shalhevet-YULA Varsity Basketball game

Tamar Willis, Sports Editor
December 13, 2011

This live-blog has been brought to you by my iPhone.  Thanks AT&T! 8:34: the game is over. Yula wins, 52-32. Firehawks are still showing their support by cheering! There’s always next year, Firehawks. 8:32: a Yula player grabs freshman Adam Kaufler. Major foul! 8:30: Yossi scores for Shalhevet!... Read more »

Students defeat staff after end-of-game dispute sparks replay of final seconds

Jacob Elspas, Staff Writer, and Josh Einalhori, 10th grade
December 9, 2011

The crowd is silent. There are seven seconds left on the clock. The seniors are down by one, and they have a plan. The ball is in-bounded as everyone runs down the court. The crowd counts down the seconds. Just as they shout “Zero!” the ball is in the air. Amazingly, the seniors have come from... Read more »

Firehawks boys basketball is champion of Yaffee tournament

Rachel Lester, Managing Editor
November 22, 2011

After a four-year absence from the annual David A. Yaffe Basketball Tournament, the Firehawks  returned to Houston last week to win the boys’ championship Nov. 20 for the first time, while the girls’ team took fourth place. “It felt amazing to win the tournaments,” said boys co-captain... Read more »

Hallway mania: Students watch live streaming of Houston basketball tournament

Leila Miller, Editor-in-Chief
November 21, 2011

Shouts, whoops, groans and clapping filled the halls last Thursday as for the first time ever students in school could watch online live streaming of a Firehawk basketball game. As the hallways echoed with “How are we doing?” students, teachers and administrators crowded around the flat-screen TV... Read more »

Holiday handicaps volleyball team in loss to Price

By Sharona Sedighim, Staff Writer
November 2, 2011

The Firehawk volleyball team lost its home opener to Price High School of South Central L.A. in the Fairfax High School gym Oct. 1. But they made up for it a few days later, defeating Summit View West at the Westchester Recreation Center with a score of 3 – 0. The season’s first game came just as... Read more »