The Jewish Link and The Humble Toast would like to recognize Shia Forgash as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The Torah Academy of Bergen County senior Shia Forgash, won top goalie in the varsity division at Camp Dovid this summer and as a 10th grader he was starting goalie for TABC JV hockey and won co-MVP of the 2023 MYHSAL JV hockey championship. When asked about his former goalie, TABC JV hockey coach Tzvika Poleyeff told The Jewish Link, “Shia showed great growth from freshman year to sophomore year. He was ready to take the reins as the starting goalie right when the season started. His resilience and hard work showed itself, as we went undefeated and Shia was awarded co-MVP of the championship game.”
Shia, congratulations on being recognized as this week’s sportstar of the week. Who is your role model and why?
My little sister Rivky. She’s the goalie for Yeshivat Noam so I learn a lot from her and she helps me out with everything I need sports wise or not.
What is your favorite sport?
Water polo. I love playing it with my friends. We won the championship this year in our league.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
Making contact for the first time in TBO (Teaneck Baseball Organization) and not getting laughed at.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Jackie Robinson because he paved the way for diversity in sports.
What is your pregame routine?
Search up and read motivational quotes for an hour and a half.
What is your earliest sports memory?
Hitting a foul ball and hitting my coach in the head.
What is your funniest sports memory?
When I let in my first ever shot on net.
What is your favorite sports memory?
Getting interviewed on the Josh Kass podcast after we won the champs.
What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?
When I’m not in a game I love shooting pucks around in my basement and make sure to always shoot it upper deck.
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]
