The Jewish Link and The Humble Toast would like to recognize Teaneck’s own Corey Cyrulnik as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Yeshivat Noam seventh grader is a member of the Noam Knights Basketball team as well as the MGBL 7/8 champion Pachter Orthodontics team. When asked about Cyrulnik, Pachter Orthodontics Coach Sammy Moer said, “Great Team player who gets his teammates involved and shows great respect for the players, coaches and referees. He hit some big shots for us including the game winning shot in the championship game.” Noam Knights Basketball Coach Elan Sanker added “Corey’s dribbles left defenders stumbling, and his passes zipped to teammates with pinpoint accuracy. Defensively, Corey is a tenacious presence, with quick feet and smart positioning, disrupting opponents’ plays. But beyond these impressive skills, Corey was the first to help an opponent off the floor after a tough foul and always offered a “good game” with a genuine smile, win or lose. Corey offers a word of encouragement to a teammate after a missed shot and always showed respect to opposing players. He showed everyone that playing hard and being a good sport weren’t just for the pros; they were the mark of a true player, no matter the age.”
Corey congratulations on the MGBL Championship and on being recognized as this week’s sportstar of the week. Who is your role model and why?
My dad because he has coached me for so many years and encouraged me to start playing sports.
What is your favorite sport?
Golf because I will still be able to play when I’m old.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
Being nominated for Sportstar of the Week when I hit the game winner in the 7/8 MGBL Championships.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Jalen Brunson – he’s a great team player, and is clutch when the Knicks need him.
What is your pregame routine?
Finding my jersey.
What is your funniest sports memory?
When I couldn’t hit the ball off the tee in baseball.
What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?
Watch sports. I also play drums, hang out with friends and learn for my Bar Mitzvah.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Scoring three touchdowns and an interception in BCFL flag football.
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
The free Humble!
The Humble Toast Sportstar of the Week will receive a $25 gift card to The Humble Toast. Please send nominees for an upcoming The Humble Toast Jewish Link Sportstar of the Week to [email protected]
