The 6th grade Noam Knights played their first home game vs. Moriah on Feb. 18 in what some felt may have been a preview of the YMSSA Division 1 Championship game.

The game started off with the Knights early fast break points by Jonah Schacter and Eytan Suss that gave them an 8-0 lead. Moriah hit a few key shots to come close but the Knights, led by David Gellis, played strong defense.

After half-time, Noam was able to pull away quickly. Moriah’s David Matheson made a number of key steals, but it was not enough. Moriah was not able to outrebound Noam’s other big men Ari Milgram and Avery Stepner. The game ended with a score of 43-27.

This past Sunday, the Noam team won its second game against Hillel in Deal. The game started with a few critical steals from Yehuda Schmutter and key rebounding by Avery Stepner. The Knights had a large lead going into the 3rd quarter with Max Leibenstern and Jonah Gerson both shooting well. Noam finished with a resounding 40-15 win.

On Monday night, the Noam Knights took on RPRY and started out shaky but stayed in the game with a few key steals. David Gellis owned the paint dropping 19 in the first half to give Noam a 27 to 14 lead. The Knights never looked backed after the half with suffocating defense led by Jonah Schacter and Yehudah Schmutter. Refuah Sheleimah to Aiden Sausen who missed these games due to injury!

By Noam Kinderlehrer