The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Teaneck Doghouse would like to recognize nine-year-old Hailey Frolich as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. A couple of weeks ago the Wolverines, Hailey’s Mitch Gross Basketball League (MGBL) team, were down six points going into the fourth quarter. The Wolverines applied defensive pressure, led by Hailey Frohlich’s five fourth quarter steals, and held their opponent to zero fourth quarter points while chipping away at the lead. With under a minute left in the game and the score tied, Hailey stole the ball just past half court and drove all the way to the basket to hit the game winning shot. Richard Frolich, Hailey’s father and MGBL coach told the JLNJ, “I am so proud of Hailey because she works so hard and always hustles and listens to her coaches.”

Hailey, congrats on a great win. If you had to pick one person, who is your role model, and why?

My dad, because he is a great coach and teaches me how to play basketball and baseball.

Who is your favorite athlete, and why?

Stephen Curry, because he is unstoppable.

What is your greatest sports accomplishment, so far?

Hitting the game winning shot at my MGBL game.

What is your pre-game routine, if you have one?

Eating hot sauce chips.

What is your earliest sport memory?

Going to Mets games with my dad.

What is the weirdest thing you ever saw at a baseball game?

This summer we went to Detroit and went to the Tigers game against the Yankees that had three fights and eight ejections.

What is your favorite sports memory?

Hitting a bases loaded triple in the Yavneh Youth League.

What do you like to do when not playing sports?

Singing, dancing and going on roller coasters.

What is the best thing about being a sportstar?

Being in the Jewish Link.

The Teaneck Doghouse Sportstar of the Week will receive a $15 gift certificate to Teaneck Doghouse. Please send nominees for an upcoming Jewish LInk of New Jersey and Teaneck Doghouse Sportstar of the Week to [email protected].