The Jewish Link and Drink Up would like to recognize Hillel Jachter as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The recent graduate of the Rosenbaum Yeshiva of North Jersey took the spring 2022 Bergen County Flag Football League by storm, helping to lead his 678 Cowboys team to the championship. When asked about Hillel, RYNJ MSB principal, Rabbi Avi Bernstein, told The Jewish Link, “With tenacity and unrelenting passion, Hillel is a force to be reckoned with. Just as in his Torah learning, he never gives up until he succeeds. With unyielding effort and energy on both ends of the court, Hillel has incredible character and exceptional wit, making him an all-around player and person.”
Hillel, congrats on the championship and for being recognized as this week’s Sportstar of the Week! Who is your role model and why?
My family, because of how they motivate me.
What is your favorite sport?
Football because it is fast paced and enjoyable to watch and play.
What is your pregame routine?
Stretching and helping to hype up and motivate my teammates.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
Running a 4.81 on a 40 yard dash.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Josh Giddey because of his ball handling and playmaking skills.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Going to my first Giants game with my father.
What is your earliest sports memory?
Playing catch with my father on my front lawn when I was about age 6.
What is your funniest sports memory?
It was in a flag football game in which I picked off the quarterback and started running to the end zone and on my way I slipped and did a full split.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not playing sports?
Watch Josh Giddey highlights and hanging out with my friends.
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
To motivate me more to improve in sports.
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