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ennis anyone?

Sixteen boys
in grades 5-8
answered that call at
Yeshivat Akiva and a new
team was born.
Organizers hope the
middle school team will
lead to a high school
From left, Akiva tennis team members Andrew
program. "We had an
Korman, Jacob Shulkin, Alter Klausner, Adam
incredible turnout and
Phillips, Jacob Taylor, Cobi Nadel, Jacob Weil,
an incredible season:'
Johnny Korman, Jordan Weil, Zach Herschfus,
said Kevin Taylor, who
Elad Jerusalem and Ami Zuroff. Back row:
coached the team along
coaches Kevin Taylor and Dr. Bryan Weinstein.
with Bryan Weinstein
and Laura Stern.
Ezra Mendelson, Cobi Nadel, Adam
"The kids got a lot better as the sea-
Phillips, Jacob Shulkin, Jacob Well and
son went on and just enjoyed the whole
Ami Zuroff; and eighth-graders Johnny
experience," Taylor said.
Korman and Yossi Pescenik.
Some Akiva players were raw rookies
Taylor said several players were so
when the season began. After just three
energized
by the season that they're tak-
weeks of practice, everyone started play-
ing
lessons
this winter. Tennis is the sec-
ing for real.
ond
sport
offered
at Akiva. The school
Because of the size of its roster, Akiva
has
boys
and
girls
basketball.
was able to field a complete lineup (12
players; four singles flights, four doubles
Card Sharks
flights) in each match. Extra players
Bloch/Israel and Pisgah/Zeiger B'nai
played exhibition doubles. Each flight
B'rith chapters will hold their ninth
played one set.
Texas Hold'em Tournament at 5:30 p.m.
Akiva went 1-6-1 against private and
Jan. 31 at the Jewish Community Center
Catholic schools. It beat Grosse Pointe
in West Bloomfield.
Star of the Sea 6-2 and tied Hillel Day
The tournament generates funds for
School of Metropolitan Detroit 4-4. "The
the chapters and B'nai B'rith Great Lakes
tie with Hillel was very special for us
and not because they've had a team for a Region activities.
It will help Pisgah/Zeiger sponsor a
long time," Taylor said. "The kids on both
May 2 showing of Holy Land Hardball, a
teams really bonded"
movie about the first professional base-
Akiva practiced Wednesdays and
ball league in Israel, at the JCC's Lenore
Sundays at Southfield-Lathrup High
Marwil Jewish Film Festival. B'nai B'rith
School and played all but one of its
members will receive complimentary
home matches there.
tickets to the show.
Weinstein came up with the idea
Some 60-70 players ages 18 and older
for the team. Akiva Executive Director
are expected at the Texas Hold'em com-
Sidney Katz and Athletic Director Rick
petition. Eight players who make it to the
Kaczander put the wheels in motion.
final table are guaranteed a cash prize.
Taylor joined the coaching staff
Defending champion is Al Mudryk,
because of his coaching experience and
who won the June 14 tournament.
he had a son on the team. Stern had a
Cost is $50 for B'nai B'rith members,
grandson on the team.
$60 for non-members, with payment by
Weinstein's son Jed, a fourth-grader,
Jan. 28. After that date, the cost is $60
will join the team next season.
and $75. Dinner only is $25.
Akiva's roster included fifth-grad-
For information, call tournament
ers Jacob Taylor (Kevin's son) and
hosts Rick Sherline, (248) 613-5400, or
Jordan Weil; sixth-graders Alter
Sid Roth, (248) 202-3297.
Klausner (Stern's grandson) and
Justin Schulman; seventh-graders
Please send sports news to
Zach Herschfus, Elad Jerusalem,
sports@thejewishnews.com .
Andrew Korman, Ryan Martin,