On Tuesday November 28, the SAR girls varsity basketball team defeated the Frisch Cougars at Frisch, 49-25. Going into the game, SAR looked to maintain their confidence and stay focused, even though it was an away game against a a very well coached team. For the past two years, SAR lost the away games at Frisch by only one point, and this year, the team was looking to change that.

SAR came in with great focus and in the first half, held Frisch to only 10 points, while SAR scored 28. In the second half, Frisch only scored 15, and SAR solidified the victory with a total of 49. The final score was 49-25. SAR’s big win advances them to 5-0 this season. The high scorers of the night were Adira Orbach (‘19) with 24 points, and Samantha Horowitz (‘20) who put up a total of 12.

Because of their drive, high confidence level, excellent defense and capitalizing on offensive opportunities, SAR was able to pull away with the win!

By Hannah Vorchheimer (HS’ 19)