A Night to Remember Flatbush Falcons

A Night to Remember

Flatbush Falcons Score Big with Fans at Barclays Center

On a chilly January evening, the YOFHS turned the Barclays Center into a “Falcons’ Nest” for the night! The Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball teams traveled across the borough to the home of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, where they took on MYHSAL rival, the HAFTR Hawks.

Yeshivah of Flatbush Athletic Director Eric Amkraut and his staff worked closely with representatives of the Brooklyn Nets to make the event possible. As the Varsity Falcons were introduced, the stands behind the player benches began to fill with Flatbush supporters—classmates, parents and friends, sporting maroon and gold ready to cheer on their Falcons! It wasn’t long before action was underway, and the players’ focus turned from the unique surroundings to the challenge of facing their league opponents. Girls Basketball Head Coach Rozan Mizrahi-Loudon and Boys Basketball Head Coach Michael Gurock were exceptional on the sidelines, ensuring that every player on their respective rosters was able to make significant contributions on the court, and that the games were both competitive and entertaining.

Afterwards, fans and players alike reflected on the once-in-a-lifetime experience. Flatbush Senior Isaac Sutton said, “to know that I am playing on the same court that Kyrie Irving plays on and that soon Kevin Durant will play on as a Brooklyn Net—that is just awesome!” “This was an amazing night!,” expressed one proud parent. “The show of support from the students in the stands was absolutely unbelievable. I hope this is something we will be able to do again in the future!”