The Jewish Link and The Humble Toast would like to recognize Noah Lebowitz as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Torah Academy of Bergen County senior is a captain of the wrestling team and just won the Wittenberg Tournament. That gives him two 1st place finishes and one 2nd place finish in his three years of wrestling. When asked about Lebowitz, TABC Athletic Director Oren Glickman told the Jewish Link “Noah’s dedication on the mat is only matched by his discipline off it. As a student-athlete wrestler, he shows what it means to balance strength with intelligence, perseverance and humility. The program will have big shoes to fill after he graduates this year.”

Ezra, congratulations on being recognized as this week’s sportstar of the week. Who is your role model and why?

OJ Simpson because he was really smart and skilled at evading defenders

What is your favorite sport?

Wrestling because I really like the uniforms.

What is your earliest sports memory?

Watching a bunch of bandwagon Broncos fans cry during Superbowl 48

What is your greatest sports accomplishment?

Scoring a takedown on a state champ

Who is your favorite athlete and why?

Hunter Henry, he is the best tight end in football and Drake Maye’s most reliable target

What is your pregame routine?

Warmup with Greco Dan, and eat Uncrustables

What is your funniest sports memory?

A wrestler’s pants falling down in practice and coach making jokes about it

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

Study the weekly Torah portion

What is your favorite sports moment?

Becoming a back to back Wittenberg champion and qualifying for the Wittenberg hall of fame

What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?

Being able to defend myself

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