JEC’s Bruriah High School for girls has many fantastic sports teams and among them is the amazing volleyball team consisting of two separate teams, the A team (JV and Varsity) and the 1 team.

The A teams, led by Coach Chris Tucker, are well on their way preparing for a great season! The varsity A team consists of seniors (Aleeza Dessau (C), Penina Gershbaum (C), Estee Antelis, and Tessa Rephun) and juniors (Talia Schiff (JC), Deena Lazarus, Frayda Glucksman, Aviva Jacobs, Emma Landau, and Rachel Weintraub). The JV team consists of 8 sophomores (Avigail Amos, Ilanit Chamish, Chavy Feder, Rena Gati, Miri Meshchaninov, Aliza Miller, Yakira Moskowitz, and Rebecca Siegel) and one freshman (Batya Amos). The JV will be opening the season at home against Flatbush on October 24th. The Varsity will open its season at Frisch on Oct 30th.

“The teams are working hard preparing for their opening matches and are looking forward to a successful season,” said Coach Tucker. We look forward to a successful and undefeated season and hope to see you at all of our upcoming games!!!

The Volleyball 1 team is an amazing team as well. Led by Coach Pam Derby, the 1 team is working hard as well for an upcoming successful season. The 1 team is made up of five seniors (Aliza Wilkes, Sarah Gold, Michli Ben-David, Batsheva Kivelevitz, and Sheindle Zemel), four juniors (Ariella Wilkes, Bracha Jackter, Rebecca Melka, and Libbie Brooks), and four sophomores (Sophia Stepanski, Suri, Devora Tuchman, and Devora Miller). The Volleyball Varsity 1 team will be opening its season at SKA on Nov 4th. We look forward to seeing you all there!!!

By Aleeza Dessau