DECEMBER 19 • 2024 | 41 J N Other extracurricular activities? Vice president of marketing for DECA, member of the National Honor Society. NOAH KAPLAN Year in school: Senior Why do you enjoy playing tennis? “Tennis is great, especially at Bloomfield Hills because it’s an elite team and it forces each player to hold himself to a high standard.” What’s something people may not know about you? “I would never have had a tennis career without the continuous help and support of my parents (Evan and Karen). I credit all my success to them.” Other extracurricular activities? Member of the Bloomfield Hills boys lacrosse team and also involved in DECA. MEYER SAPERSTEIN Year in school: Junior Why do you enjoy playing ten- nis? “I enjoy playing tennis because of the complexity of the sport and the work it takes to become great. Most people think tennis is just about hitting the ball over the net, but that’s far from the case.” What’s something people may not know about you? “I’m the sports editor of the school newspaper (The Hawkeye). I’m very interested in sports and newspaper, so the position is perfect for me. Newspaper is one of my favorite classes in school because it’s fun and feels like a community.” Other extracurricular activities? Member of the Bloomfield Hills boys basketball team and Jewish Student Alliance. Student ambassador, student leadership and school newspaper. DAVIS LANGWELL Year in school: Junior Why do you enjoy playing ten- nis? “Tennis is fun and becomes more entertaining the more advanced you become.” What’s something people may not know about you? “I prefer playing singles over doubles in tennis. It’s more enter- taining, and I like the exercise.” Other extracurricular activities? Lacrosse and several clubs. Send sports news to stevestein502004@ yahoo.com. The first half of the season is in the books for the Brotherhood- Eddie Jacobson B’nai B’rith Bowling League, and there were a couple of surprise champions in the four divisions. The Wrecking Balls won the Pete Weber Division, and BBB won the Mark Roth Division, earning berths in the post-season playoffs. The other division champions were the Aristocrats in the Earl Anthony Division and the 600 Club in the W.R. Williams Division. Steve Hoberman, Bruce Meyers, Barry Stein and Dan Sternberg make up the Wrecking Balls roster. BBB consists of Bob Franklin, Mort Friedman, Jerry Eisenberg and Stuart Vinsky. While the Wrecking Balls’ and BBB’s division championships were surprises, it wasn’t surprising who some of the league’s top bowlers were during the first half. The highest game rolled during the first half, which concluded Dec. 2 after 13 weeks of bowling, was a 290 by Dave Shanbaum, who also bowled the highest series (794). Right behind Shanbaum in those categories were Rob Botham (287) and Aaron Radner (773). Radner had the highest average (230) during the first half, and Shanbaum was second at 228. The league bowls on Monday nights at its longtime home, Country Lanes in Farmington Hills. There will be no bowling Dec. 23 or 30, with league action resuming Jan. 6. In non-league news, Friedman took first place in the 85-and- older age division at the 93rd annual Old Timers Bowling Tournament on Nov. 30 at Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park. He rolled 224-189-207 — 620. The tournament is presented by the Greater Detroit Old Timers Bowling Association. The Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation made a $10,000 donation Dec. 9 to the Michigan Chapter of the Friends of the IDF. The money was raised at the foundation’s Michigan Jewish Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet in October. “We support the state of Israel’s right to defend itself against foreign governments,” said Don Rudick, the foundation’s director. The Friends of the IDF is the only organization in the U.S. that is authorized to collect donations to support the Israel Defense Forces. SUBMITTED PHOTO Paula Lebowitz, executive director of the Michigan chapter of the Friends of the IDF, accepts a check for $10,000 from Don Rudick (left) and Stuart Raider of the Michigan Jewish Sports Foundation. Hall of Fame Banquet Raises $10,000 for the Friends of the IDF First-Half Champions Crowned BOTH PHOTOS GARY KLINGER Meet the Wrecking Balls bowling team. In back are Bruce Meyers (left) and Dan Sternberg. In front are Steve Hoberman (left) and Barry Stein. Meet the BBB bowling team. From left are Jerry Eisenberg, Stu Vinsky, Mort Friedman and Bob Franklin.