The Jewish Link and The Humble Toast would like to recognize Ellie and Noa Douek as this week’s Sportstars of the Week. Ellie (7) and Noa (5), both play basketball and are avid readers of The Jewish Link. When asked about Noa, Simon Bitton of Next Level Sports told the Jewish Link, “Noa has shined in the past season for basketball and is currently doing even better this season! Eager to learn and improve, this young girl has the perfect approach and is a joy to coach.” Zion Sports Academy’s Coach Dana Witkon shared that “Ellie has a great passion for the game, and it is truly inspiring to see her improve with any practice. Her energy and love for basketball are exciting to watch. Her commitment is impressive at that young age.” Ben Porat Yosef Head of Physical Ed, Shaina Gross added that “Ellie has basketball in her blood though. Her mom loves the sport and has passed this down to her girls. Ellie may not be the tallest on the court but her drive and heart shows and makes her seem like she’s six feet tall. She is the nicest, most caring girl. She always makes sure to include her friends, she is a great big sister and role model to her younger siblings.”
Congratulations on being recognized as this week’s sportstar of the week. Who is your role model and why?
Noa – Sabrina Ionescu because she does the same sport as me
Ellie – My mommy because she got me into basketball
What is your favorite sport?
Noa – Basketball because I like getting the basketball in the hoop
Ellie – Basketball because I love being a point guard, getting the ball, getting rebounds and doing defense.
What is your earliest sports memory?
Noa – Going to my first New York Liberty game with my mommy and Ellie
Ellie – During practice I stole the ball, dribbled it to the hoop and made a shot
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
Noa – Making 3 shots in a row at practice
Ellie – Becoming point guard on my team
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
Noa – My favorite basketball player is Caitlin Clark because she makes really good passes
Ellie – My favorite basketball player is Sabrina Ionescu because I went to a lot of her games and now I wear her jersey number
What is your pregame routine?
Noa – get my jersey, drink lots of water, get in the car and wait for everyone to come
Ellie- I go on the court and take shots from middle of the paint shots and from the box
What is your funniest sports memory?
Noa – Someone almost hit me in the head with the ball!
Ellie – I almost shot in the other team’s basket!
What do you like to do when you are not playing sports?
Noa – Skiing, Singing and watching TV on my tablet
Ellie – Watch TV on my tablet, skiing, practice basketball and playing with Noa and our brother Micah
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
Noa – I get to be in the newspaper!
Ellie – Having all my friends see me in the newspaper!
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]
