The Westerbeck Brothers

If you ask Dave Westerbeck, it was Buddy LaRosa’s “Athlete of the Week” column that first sparked the idea. “It always stuck with me,” Dave said. “Recognizing student-athletes for their discipline and determination—that’s the kind of impact we wanted to make.”

After dreaming about starting a scholarship, Dave and his brothers—Steve and Mike—made it happen. As co-owners of Eli’s Sports Bar & Grill, the Westerbeck brothers have always found ways to give back to the communities they serve. Now, with help from the Ross Community Foundation, they’ve now created the Eli’s Sports Bar & Grill Scholarship, a new way to support local student-athletes long after the final whistle blows.