"I was the only girl on the boys bas-
ketball team last year," she said. "I
played tennis this year, and I'm concen-
trating more on that because I'm start-
ing high school next fall."
According to the student-athletes,
the coaches have done a good job in
helping them prepare for playing as a
team, and in bettering their skills.
"Winning or losing didn't matter
that much," said Jennifer Schanes. "Our
parents, classmates, and coaches only
cared that we were working toward our
goals. Obviously no one likes losing,
but we're taught how to handle it."
• The eighth-grade basketball team has
jumped out to a 5-0 start this season.
On Nov. 30, the team had the opportu-
nity•to play at the Palace of Auburn
Hills against Cranbrook, where they
won.
Their most recent victory came
against Southfield Christian where they
scratched out a 30-29 win.
The seventh-grade team, although.
losing to the Southfield school, has a
record of 2-3.
"We've totally changed our approach
to coaching the basketball team," said
eighth-grade coach Tony Saunders
(Brian Clayton coaches seventh-
graders). "The younger kids are doing
the same things as the older kids, so
when they get to eighth grade, they'll be
ready to play at that level.
"We wanted to raise the standard,
not just go and play."
In an attempt to further the growth
of Hillel athletics, a fund has been set
up to pave the way for more sports, and
ease the financial burden on families
that can't pay.
The Flora J. and Herbert W.
Kaufman and Sue and Alan J. Kaufman
Family Athletic and Enrichment Fund
was started to help put Hillel athletics
on the map. The fund totals $100,000,
which will be paid over six years.
"Athletics have never been a priority
- dents being
at Hillel," Alan said. "Stu
competitive in athletics will do well in
school and in life. The fund is designed
to bring the school up to speed."
Cyrlin is thrilled that this assistance
is coming in.
"It's certainly a welcome addition to
the athletic department," she said.
"Nothing has been formally designated
yet with respect to how the funds will
be designated for a particular sport."
Presently, the school is on a pay-to-
play system with its-athletics. Cross
country and volleyball are $75, tennis
$110, and basketball $100. The money
covers uniforms, equipment, officials,
fees and a year-end team party.

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