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Hillel Rises to Third in Yeshiva League

Frisch retains the top ranking after winning the Glouberman Tournament, while Hillel climbs six places following its MDY Preseason Tournament victory.

By Sienna Foster ·

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Frisch remains the No. 1 team in the Yeshiva League basketball Power Rankings following the conclusion of the Glouberman Tournament. The Cougars secured the championship title, adding another trophy to their early season record and solidifying their position at the top of the league standings.

Hillel posted the largest movement in this week's rankings, jumping six positions to take the No. 3 spot. The Heat moved from No. 9 after capturing the MDY Preseason Tournament. In the final game, Hillel defeated DRS to claim the championship, establishing the team as a serious contender for the league title.

Flatbush holds the No. 2 position after opening its season with a decisive victory. The Falcons have started the year with strong play, maintaining their standing behind Frisch while looking to build momentum for a championship run.

Magen David and DRS occupy the No. 4 and No. 5 spots, respectively. Both teams have begun the regular season with undefeated records. Although DRS lost to Hillel in the MDY Tournament final, the Wildcats remain a top-five team in the league.

The Yeshiva League regular season is now underway as tournament action concludes. The early results show that several teams are capable of competing at a championship level. The current rankings reflect the immediate performance of the Cougars, Heat, Falcons, Warriors, and Wildcats in the first few weeks of the year.

Source: Jewish Link of NJ · original report published

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