The Jewish Link and The Humble Toast would like to recognize James Ladenheim as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Yeshivat Noam third grader excels in all of the Bergen County leagues including TABC Jr Hockey, Bergen County Flag Football, Bergen Broncos, MGBL and BBO. He has earned recognition as a BCFL Champion, BCFL Pro-Bowl selection and travel baseball player. When asked about James, his father and BCFL coach Brian Ladenheim told the Jewish Link, “James is very competitive but always makes sure to be respectful of his coaches, teammates, referees and the opposing team. He tries hard not to gloat during a win or get too upset after a loss. He knows it’s more important to try your best and no matter the outcome it’s just a game and there’s more important things in life!” BCFL commissioner Steve Gutlove added “James is a difference maker both on and off the field. He is a tremendous quarterback, combining a high football IQ, the ability to see the whole field and a strong throwing arm. At his age a team is lucky if their QB has one of the skills above but all three are almost unheard of. This past season James was recovering from injury and unable to play quarterback, instead he put up league leading numbers as one of the division’s top receivers, leading the Humble Toast Jaguars in receptions and touchdowns. However, what impressed me the most about James is his off the field behavior, when not playing he can be found cheering on his teammates, studying the game and trying to help others. Congratulations James!”
James, happy birthday and congratulations on being recognized as this week’s sportstar of the week. Who is your role model and why?
Hashem – because He’s the greatest of all!
What is your favorite sport?
My favorite sport is Football. Because I like to throw, catch, and get a pick six.
What is your earliest sports memory?
My earliest sports memory is playing BCFL in kindergarten.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
My greatest sports accomplishment is winning a BCFL championship.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
My favorite athlete is Saquon Barkley, because he’s the best running back on the Eagles and a class act.
What is your pregame routine?
My pregame routine is to stretch and chuck balls across the field.
What is your funniest sports memory?
My funniest sports memory is Chucking the ball down to Joseph Ash for a touchdown to end the half in the BCFL playoffs but was called back for offsides.
What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?
My favorite thing to do when I am not playing sports is have play dates.
What is your favorite sports moment?
Hitting a triple to clear the bases in the travel baseball semis to bring the game within one run.
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
The best thing about being a Sportstar is that I get to be featured in the newspaper.
The Humble Toast Sportstar of the Week will receive a $25 gift card to The Humble Toast. Please send nominees for an upcoming The Humble Toast Jewish Link Sportstar of the Week to [email protected]
