I Health & Fitness „PORT Choosing a hospital could be the most important decision you'll ever make. Second Love BU freshman makes the most of soccer season. Steve Stein Special to The Jewish News A At WL Northern, Rosenberg was a captain three years during his four- year career. He earned All-State honors at center-midfield as a senior and he helped the Knights (11-5-2) set a school record for victories. Joel and Teri Rosenberg of West Bloomfield are Aaron's parents. His brother Josh, 21, is a senior at the University of North Carolina-Asheville. aron Rosenberg didn't play much this season for the Boston University men's soccer team. But it was hardly a lost season for the freshman defender. Not with all the work he put in on the field and in the weight room. "My touch with the ball is better It's Shapiro Again than ever and I'm in the best shape of Athleticism, continuity and chemis- my life. Nothing about the season was try propelled Shapiro A to its second counter-productive:' said consecutive championship the former Walled Lake in the M. Jacobs and Sons Northern High School star AZA Flag Football League. from west Bloomfield. "Most of our team Rosenberg also got to was back from last year, experience some team suc- and a lot of our guys are cess. The Terriers finished varsity athletes in high 12-6-3, won the America school;' said team member East regular-season and Ryan Achtman. He isn't tournament champion- a varsity athlete, but the ships, and made it to the 16-year-old Walled Lake second round of the NCAA Western High School tournament before losing junior is president of the Aaron Ro senberq 1-0 to No. 3 seed St. John's. 45-member chapter. In the classroom, Other Shapiro A play- Rosenberg began his studies to ers were quarterback Eric Altman, become a marine biologist or ocean- 17, a senior at West Bloomfield High ographer in BU's acclaimed marine School; wide receiver Alex Goldfarb, program. A 3.8 grade point average 17, a senior at North Farmington High student in high school, he has a 3.5 School; Jason Dovitz, 17, a senior at GPA in college. the Frankel Jewish Academy; Mark Rosenberg feels he has a shot at Feldman, 16, a junior at Walled Lake cracking BU's starting lineup at outside Central High School; Josh Pad, 16, a back next season. That's the position he junior at WL Central; Justin Cykiert, played in club soccer and there should 17, a senior at WL Western; and Aaron be at least one opening at that spot. Berman, 15, a sophomore at the Soccer wasn't Rosenberg's first Jewish Academy. sports love. It was baseball. Shapiro A won the league cham- "My parents made me play soc- pionship on a snowy day during a cer when I was a little kid because busy weekend. Shortly after returning they thought I should diversify my from a chapter retreat at the Bittker interests:' he said. "I was mad at them Conference Center at Camp Tamarack, at the time, but getting into soccer the team ripped past Kishon A in the changed my life." playoff semifinals and Greenberg A, What's the attraction of the sport? "I 40-14, in the championship game at enjoy the team aspect, the one-on-one the Jewish Community Center in West battles with your opponent, and the Bloomfield. fact that it's a thinking man's game;' There were three Shapiro teams the 5-foot-8, 158-pounder said. in the league. In general, high school Rosenberg began playing club soc- seniors and juniors played on the A cer when he was 9. He helped his team, sophomores on the B team and Vardar team win five consecutive state freshmen on the C team. championships in his six years in the program. Second Love on page C4 Call 800.633.7377 or visit www.beaumonthospitals.com Beaurnant ON 1000s Of Toys, Dolls & Activities Sale Ends 12/31/08 tAr 34- BRIO Corot, fikt PLAN TOYS A Fag Convenient Shopping! MU" GOAT TOWS WO 11.144 it. To)rti4lier Shop .c o m • AUX ploginobil Over 30,000 Safe Toys, Dolls & Activities • Convenient Parking Gift Cards • We Offer Shipping Free Gift Wrapping* 100s Of Trusted Toy Brands The Doll Hospital & Toy Soldier Shop 3947 W. 12 Mile, Berkley 248-543-3115 Hours: Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu & Fri 10-8:30, Sun 12-5 In-stocky items, limited exclusions, does not apply to on-line shopping, cannot combine offers 4 0 forrin7,77rys WE'VE MOVED 2 DOORS DOWN! & Dinner c5ezechuern dinrire aWastaurant 0 Off Total Bill DINE IN , -6,-M,, ,011 L • Not good with any other offer 1 coupon per table • with coupon- Expires 12/30/08 orth •Featuring Authentic Chinese/Asian Cooking • Complete Lunch Starts at $6.55 • Children's Menu • Healthy, Low Fat, 'Sodium Free' Choices • Vegetarian Dishes • 39470 14 Mile Rd. (corner of Haggerty in the Newberry Square Plaza), 248-960-7666 www.szechuanempire.com JN December 4 2008 C3