Frisch Wins Glouberman Basketball Title

The Yeshivat Frisch boys basketball team claimed the championship of the 12th Annual Steve Glouberman z”l Basketball Tournament on October 24, 2026. The Cougars defeated YULA of Los Angeles 55-34 in the final game at Shalhevet in Beverlywood, California.

This victory marks the first time Frisch has won the tournament since 2016. The team finished the five-day event with a record of five wins. Their opponents included YULA, Fuchs Mizrachi from Cleveland, RASG Hebrew Academy from Miami, and host school Shalhevet.

Jacob Gervis earned the Tournament MVP award. He led the Cougars with a career-high 25 points in the opening game against YULA. In the final matchup, Isaac Stepner scored 26 points, which marked his 1,000th career point.

Rabbi Eli Ciner, principal of Yeshivat Frisch, praised the team’s character and preparation. “I am incredibly proud of the remarkable effort these boys put into preparing for the tournament and the sacrifice it took,” Ciner said. He added that the Los Angeles community noted the players’ kindness and respect.

The roster included 18 students: Jacob Benkel, Ilan Bersson, Natanel Bromberg, Charlie Butler, Jakey Csillag, Shane Feit, Simon Fischman, Mikey Gamss, Jacob Gervis, Joey Ginzburg, Sidney Gussen, EJ Heumann, Daniel Horowitz, Joseph Munoz, Isaac Stepner, Judah Suss, Ethan Sussman, and Netanel Weinberger. The coaching staff consisted of Spencer Boateng, Dovey Forman, and David Mandel.

Stepner missed the first three games after rolling his ankle in the opener. Despite his absence, the team won its first three matches. It defeated YULA 63-60, Fuchs Mizrachi 66-62, and RASG 41-38. Stepner returned for the semifinal against Shalhevet, which the Cougars won 55-35.

The tournament featured 10 boys teams and 8 girls teams. Local families in Beverlywood hosted the visiting groups for Shabbat dinners. The Frisch girls team won two games and lost two, finishing with a victory over Fuchs Mizrachi in their consolation match.

Judah Suss provided key defense and scoring in the final game. He hit multiple three-pointers and guarded YULA’s top offensive threats. The team celebrated with a Maariv prayer outside the gym after the championship win.