Hillel HEAT Turns Up the Temperature! Second-Half Surge Burns JEC THUNDER 58–45!

The Hillel Yeshiva HEAT lived up to their name, turning a tight first-half contest into a dominant second-half performance as they stormed past the Jewish Educational Center THUNDER 58–45. It was a classic back-and-forth battle early on — both teams trading buckets and momentum — but when the HEAT turned up their defensive intensity after halftime, JEC simply couldn’t keep pace.

After a first half that saw both teams neck-and-neck, the HEAT came out blazing in the third quarter, holding JEC to just 9 points, then completely locking down in the fourth — surrendering only 5 points in the final frame. Their defensive adjustments, energy on the glass, and quick transition play completely flipped the game’s rhythm.

Leading the way for Hillel was M. Chehebar, who poured in 15 points, attacking the rim and finishing through contact. A. Tobias was right behind him with 14, showing smooth shooting touch and strong decision-making. B. Epstein chipped in 10 with key baskets that stretched the lead, while A. Franco and J. Zekaria each added 6 to round out a balanced offensive attack.

For JEC, M. Schnur carried the load with 19 points, using his speed and craft to keep his team within reach. A. Rozehzadeh added 12, and I. Kay contributed 8, but the Thunder couldn’t break through Hillel’s swarming second-half defense.

In the end, it was Hillel’s relentless effort on both ends that made the difference. What began as a seesaw battle turned into a statement win — the HEAT showing that when they lock in, they can overwhelm anyone. Final score: Hillel HEAT 58, JEC THUNDER 45 — the fire’s still burning bright.

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