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Maccabi Tel Aviv overwhelms Herzliya for State Cup crown

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins the 47th Israel State Cup with a dominant 109-90 victory over Bnei Herzliya, thanks to key performances from Sorkin, Hoard, and Blatt.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrate after beating Bnei Herzliya 109-90 in the State Cup final at Yad Eliyahu.
IN HIS first year with Maccabi Tel Aviv, 24-year-old Sabra Gur Lavy continues to turn patience into prime-time performances for the yellow-and-blue, especially in recent victories.

Gur Lavy seizes his chance, becomes Maccabi Tel Aviv’s latest success story

After last year’s MVP performance, Maccabi Tel Aviv pounced on the Bat Shlomo native and added the young Sabra to its cadre.

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HAPOEL TEL AVIV players are all smiles during their 3-1 victory over Hapoel Jerusalem at Teddy Stadium.

Stav Turiel’s brace leads Hapoel Tel Aviv to win over Hapoel Jerusalem in Premier League clash

In addition, Maccabi Haifa and Beersheba secure wins while Beitar honors former hostage Elkana Bohbot before a goalless draw with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

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Maccabi Tel Aviv players celebrating.

Maccabi Tel Aviv rallies, downs Jerusalem in State Cup semis

With a 94-85 win, Maccabi Tel Aviv advanced to the State Cup final, which will take place on Thursday night. The yellow-and-blue will meet the winner of the Bnei Herzliya and Hapoel HaEmek clash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Hapoel Jerusalem defeats Hapoel Tel Aviv in semifinal game

“Jerusalem was the better team,” Dimitrios Itoudis said. “We won three quarters, but the second quarter was a disaster with bad shots, and we gave up 29 points."

MAY 29, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM and Hapoel Tel Aviv are both confident after splitting the first two games of their best-of-3 series.

Hapoel TA notches tight triumph over Jerusalem in opener

Marcus Foster, Timor, and Blakeney closed the gap in the final frame to tie the game up at 82-82 with just under two minutes remaining in regulation time.

MAY 26, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ANTONIO BLAKENEY and Hapoel Tel Aviv came out on the right side of a back-and-forth Game 1 against Hapoel Jerusalem, taking an 88-85 victory.

More than fans: How Hapoel Jerusalem supporters shape the soccer club’s future

This structure, inspired by leading European clubs like Barcelona and Real Madrid, ensures that the team’s fate is not dictated by a single owner but collectively determined by its fan base.

MARCH 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
A PACKED stands at Teddy Stadium in the norm for Hapoel Jerusalem matches, with the fan-owned club holding its membership elections this week.

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

Beersheba celebrates Horn homecoming by beating Tiberias • Beitar loses • Mac TA tops Sakhnin

FEBRUARY 18, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

Both Tel Aviv teams, Hapoel Jerusalem, Bnei Herzliya into State Cup semifinals

Israel State Cup's Final Four is set as Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem, and Bnei Herzliya all secured victories in their quarterfinal matchups to advance to the semifinal stage.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV’S Jaylen Hoard dunks for two of his game-high 23 points in the yellow-and-blue’s 78-63 State Cup victory over Ness Ziona.

Beersheba stays atop the table by beating Hapoel Jerusalem on emotional day

Maccabi Tel Aviv pounded Maccabi Netanya 4-1, with Dor Turgeman’s first-half brace setting the stage for the yellow-and-blue’s dominant win.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
SOCCER FANS at Teddy Stadium in the capital celebrate the return of hostages Romi Gonen, Emily Damari, Doron Steinbrecher on the big screen during Sunday night’s match between Hapoel Jerusalem and visiting Hapoel Beersheba.

Hapoel Jerusalem shocks Hapoel Tel Aviv in 92-77 blowout at Yad Eliyahu

Hapoel Jerusalem dominated the second half as Khadeen Carrington led the charge with 26 points in a statement win for the visitors.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
TARIK PHILLIP and Hapoel Jerusalem were able to overcome the momentum of Hapoel Tel Aviv’s first home game at Yad Eliyahu, taking a 92-77 road victory.

Hapoel Tel Aviv, Jerusalem gain EuroCup wins; Mac TA stumbles vs Partizan

"The fact that we didn’t give up easy points gave us a boost. We were good in this road game," Hapoel Tel Aviv head coach Dimitris Itoudis said.

JANUARY 5, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM'S Tarik Phillip goes to the hoops against Aris defender Vassilis Toliopoulos during the Reds' 90-85 EuroCup road victory.

Hapoel Jerusalem crushes Maccabi Tel Aviv at Pais Arena

Hapoel Tel Aviv dominates Netanya • Ramat Gan edges Holon • Beersheba rallies past Giboa/Galil

DECEMBER 24, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL JERUSALEM’S Khadeen Carrington drives to the hoops past a couple of Maccabi Tel Aviv defenders during the Reds’ 101-84 win over Maccabi in the capital.

Lior Refaelov's late heroics secure Maccabi Haifa win over Petah Tikva

Refaelov’s brilliance lifts Mac Haifa • Beitar and Hapoel draw in front of record Teddy crowd.

DECEMBER 4, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Israel soccer story by Joshua Halickman on Page 8 – Picture of Beitar Jerusalem's Patrick Twumasi.