Lady Norsemen now 7-0 Conference

Date: 1/29/09
Opponent: Earlville-Leland
Result: Won 72-38

Laura Johnson led the way with 21 points while Sam Akre added 13 points and Lauren McNanna had 9 points. The Lady Norsemen led 21-2 at the end of the first quarter and extended their lead in the next three quarters. The Lady Norsemen improved their record to 21-4 overall and a perfect 7-0 in the conference. Their next game is Saturday, January 31 at home against Serena. It is also Senior Night so come out and support the girls.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna
Photo by Megan Devick

Lady Norsemen Win at Plano

Date: 1/27/09
Opponent: Plano
Result: Won 63-31

Laura Johnson led the way with 17 points while Sam Akre added 14 points and Lauren McNanna had 9 points. The Lady Norsemen came out strong as they led 34-18 at the half. In the second half, they pushed the lead to more than 30 points on there way to the strong victory as they won 63-31. Congratulations to Laura Johnson for surpassing the 1,500 point mark in the victory. With this win the Lady Norsemen improve to 20-4 on the season. Their next game is January 29 at Earlville.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna
Photo by Megan Devick

Lady Norsemen Fall to Wheaton Academy

Date: 1/26/08
Location: Wheaton Academy
Result: Lost 54-45

Laura Johnson led the way with 12 points, while Sam Akre added 11 points and Kelli Larson added 9 points. The Lady Norsemen fell behind early and were down by 12 at halftime. They came out in the second half with better defense and cut the deficit to 3 late in the fourth quarter, but weren't able to get over the hump. Their record is now 19-4 on the season. The Lady Norsemen's next game is today, January 27 at Plano at 5:45.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

2009 Hall of Fame Induction

The 2009 Newark High School Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Sunday, January 25th, 2009. Reception begins at 2:30p.m. and dinner at 3:00p.m. at the Newark American Legion. RSVP attendance to Don Carlson.

The Hall of Fame committee and the Newark High School sports boosters would like to congratulate the 2009 Newark Sports Hall of Fame Inductees:

Lauren Anderson, Friend of Sports;
1984 Girls Volleyball Team,
2004 Girls Softball Team

Read about the 2009 inductees in the Ottawa Times:
Newark Hall of Fame to Induct New Members

Lady Norsemen Place 2nd in Little Ten Conference

Date: 1/23/09
Opponent: Hinckley-Big Rock for Conference Championship
Result: Lost 51-45

Laura Johnson led all scorers with 23 points and Lauren McNanna added 7 points. The Lady Norsemen were down 17-11 at halftime, but rallied back in the third quarter to take a 33-31 lead going into the final period. They struggled to shoot all game, which came back to hurt them, as HBR came back to take the lead and the Lady Norsemen weren't able to come back again. It was a close game all the way to the end and both teams fought hard. The Lady Norsemen fall to 19-3 on the season and look to rebound on Monday as they head to Wheaton Academy.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

Lady Norsemen Advance to Conference Championship

Date: 1/22/09
Location: Conference tourney at Serena vs. LaMoille
Result: Won 56-22

Laura Johnson led the way with 25 points while Sam Akre added 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Lady Norsemen led 32-6 at halftime and built on to their lead as they cruised to the 56-22 victory. They will now play on Friday, January 23 vs. Hinckley-Big Rock at 8pm in Serena for the Conference Championship. Come support your Lady Norsemen.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

Lady Norsemen Advance to Conference Semi-Finals

Date: 1/20/09
Location: Conference tourney in Serena vs. Paw Paw
Result: Won 55-15

Laura Johnson led the way with 16 points. Sam Akre added 10 points, Katie Larson had 9 points, and Niki Dowling had 8 points. The Lady Norsemen's press caused 13 turnovers in the first quarter as they jumped out to a 23-3 first quarter lead. The Lady Norsemen added on to their lead in the second half as they won big 55-15. Congratulations to Sam Akre for scoring her 1,000th point in the victory. The Lady Norsemen's next game is January 22 at Serena vs. LaMoille in the conference semi-finals.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

Lady Norsemen Defeat Lady Bobcats

Date: 1/12/08
Opponent: Somonauk
Result: Won 52-18

Lauren McNanna led the way with 10 points while Sam Akre and Laura Johnson added 9 points apiece. The Lady Norsemen led 19-2 after the first quarter and 28-2 at halftime, which led to the blowout victory. This win puts the Lady Norsemen's record at 17-2 overall and 6-0 in the conference. Their next game is January 15th at home against Serena on Senior Night.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

Lady Norsemen Connect in Second Half

Date: 1/10/09
Opponent: Seneca
Result: Won 54-44

Laura Johnson led the way with 19 points and Sam Akre and Tara Bernard added 12 points each. The game was close the entire time as the Lady Norseman were down 30-29 at halftime, but they came out strong in the second half and were able to come out with the big victory. Their next game is January 12 at home vs. Somonauk.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

Lady Norsemen Record now 15-2

Date: 1/8/09
Opponent: Aurora Central Catholic
Result: Won 62-24

Laura Johnson led the way with 15 points. Lauren McNanna added 14 points and Sam Akre had 13 points in the victory. The Lady Norsemen led 40-12 at halftime as they forced turnovers and were able to convert those to points. Their next game is January 10th against Seneca. J.V. game starts at 1:00.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna

Lady Norsemen Defeat Paw Paw

Date: 1/6/09
Opponent: Paw Paw
Result: Won 69-27

Laura Johnson and Lauren McNanna led the way with 17 points apiece. Sam Akre added 12 points in the victory. The Lady Norsemen's record is now 14-2 overall and 5-0 in the conference. Their next game is January 8th vs. Aurora Central Catholic.

Submitted by Lauren McNanna