The Jewish Link of New Jersey and The RAIN on Water Event Space would like to recognize 11-year-old Olivia Solomon as this week’s Sportstar of the Week. The sixth grader at The Moriah School took home the coveted most outstanding player award at Hustle & Heart this summer. Shana Steinmetz of Hustle & Heart told the JLNJ, “Olivia is a hustler and a hard worker. The effort she puts into rebounding leads to her fast break points.”
Olivia, congratulations on the award. Who is your role model and why?
My role model is my mom because she is really athletic and also played basketball when she was younger. She’s also my loudest fan!!
What is your favorite sport?
My favorite sport is basketball because I love playing it and I love the intensity of our games. I also really enjoy gymnastics.
What is your greatest sports accomplishment?
My greatest sports accomplishment is winning the most outstanding player award at Hustle & Heart.
What is your earliest sports memory?
My earliest sport memory was trying to shoot a ball over and over again until I was at least able to hit the backboard.
Who is your favorite athlete and why?
My favorite athlete is Stephen Curry because he is an amazing shooter.
What is your favorite sports memory?
My favorite sport memory was when we were down one point and I hit a buzzer beater taking us to the championships.
What is your pregame routine?
My pregame routine is stretching and shooting around to loosen up.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not playing sports?
My favorite thing to do when I am not playing basketball is doing gymnastics and hanging out with my friends.
What is your weirdest sports memory?
My weirdest sport memory was making a shot for the other team.
What is the best thing about being a Sportstar?
The best thing about being a Sportstar is being able to beat my older siblings when we play one on ones and now being in The Jewish Link!
The RAIN on Water Event Space Sportstar of the Week will receive a $15 gift certificate to any Teaneck Restaurant of their choice. Please contact RAIN at 201.817.8100 to receive certificate. Please send nominees for an upcoming Jewish Link of New Jersey and RAIN on Water Event Space Sportstar of the Week to [email protected].
