The Jewish Link of New Jersey and Teaneck Doghouse would like to recognize 8-year-old Jared Glick as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Yeshivat Noam third grader is having a great year for his MGBL team, Design Statements, averaging 10 points and five assists per game. Earlier this month, to highlight an 18-point game, Jared hit a half-court shot as the clock winded down to zero. When asked about Jared, his coach, Jordan Glick, told the JLNJ “He has great court sense for an 8-year-old, loves to get his teammates involved in the game and never stops playing tough defense no matter what the score is. Also Jared has developed into the leader of his team because of the tenacity on the court.”

Jared, who is your role model and why?

My Dad is my role model because he spends a lot of time with me at the JCC helping me become better basketball player.

What is your greatest sports accomplishment?

Winning two championships in a row with the Bergen Broncos.

What is your favorite sports memory?

Sinking the half court shot during my MGBL game.

What is your earliest sports memory?

Having football catch with my Dad in the basement when I was 3-years- old.

What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?

I play Fortnite on Xbox with my friends.

What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?

It will make me famous in Teaneck.

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]. We are once again searching for Mothers Day sportstars, if your mother/daughter/sister or spouse is a sportstar please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can recognize her.

By JLNJ Sports Desk