Slow Start For Lady Norsemen

Date: 3/25/09

It’s been a rough week for the Newark softball team. The first team to defeat the Lady Norsemen was a 3A school, Sycamore. During the double-header on Saturday, March 21, Newark walked away with two losses, ending up 2-12 and 0-16. The next game was scheduled for March 24 against Aurora Central Catholic. That game closed in a tie, 6-6. The Ladies were ready to take the next step towards a win. They were hoping to come out and defeat Rosary on March 30. The girls weren’t so lucky and took another loss resulting in a score of 2-11. The Lady Norsemen are trying hard and striving for that first victory.

Submitted by Lea Dunlap

Boys Basketball Players Honored

Congratulations to Kurt Anderson and Kyle Anderson for being named to the Little Ten All-Conference Team. Kyle received his second unanimous selection. Kurt was honored for his leadership throughout the season. Also congratulations to Kurt and Kyle for their special recognition by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association.

Lady Norsemen Named to All-Conference Team

Congratulations to Laura Johnson, Sam Akre, and Lauren McNanna for being named to the Little Ten All-Conference Team. All three were unanimous selections. Also congrats to Laura for being selected to the All-State Third Team and Sam for All-State Honorable Mention.

Congratulations

Congratulations to our Newark Norsemen for giving all of us such a wonderful season. We are very proud of the commitment you showed to your sport and your school. And a special congratulations to Coach Tollefson for getting our boys so far.

A Historic '09 Season for the Norsemen
The 2009 Newark Norsemen Basketball Team achieved new heights by becoming the first Boys' Basketball Team in School History to earn a Sectional Championship Title.

Newark's 25-6 season came to a close on Tuesday, March 10th against Annawan High School (52-61) during the Supersectional finals.

The 2009 Newark Norsemen had many accomplishments including advancement into Class 1A Elite Eight, Regional Championship Title (First Regional Title since 2000-01 season), Serena Thanksgiving Tournament Championship Title, Second Place at the Little Ten Conference Championship, and Consolation Championship Title at the Plano Christmas Classic.

Season highlights include Nick Slack and Kurt Anderson's selection to the Serena All-Tournament Team, and Kyle Anderson receiving AP all-state honorable mention. The team will greatly miss our seniors Kurt Anderson, Matt Eisnaugle, Josh Michaelson, Nick Slack, Levy Soare, and Drew Tollefson during the 09-10 Basketball Season.

Although this season has come to a close, the Newark Norsemen basketball team will be a team to watch in years to come. Looking to the future, Newark has young talent that can strive to achieve this new standard now set by the 2009 Norsemen. Congratulations Norsemen on a outstanding season and good luck in your future!

History was made on Friday, March 6th, 2009 when the Norsemen became the first Newark boys basketball team to earn a Sectional Title. The Norsemen scored a 53-46 victory over 2008 Class 1A State Champion St. Anne's to become Sectional Champions.

The Norsemen will now advance to the Super-Sectional game to be held on Tuesday, March 10th, 6:00 p.m. at DeKalb (NIU) vs Annawan.

Ticket Information
Pre-Sale tickets for Tuesday's Super-Sectional game will go on sale for players, faculty, and staff on Monday, March 9th 8-9:30 a.m., students from 10:00-11:30 a.m., and general public from 12:00-3:30 p.m. Tickets will also be available Tuesday from 11:30-1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8.00.

Click here for driving directions to the game

Norsemen Advance to Sectional Championship

Congratulations to the Newark Norsemen basketball team for your Sectional Semifinal Victory against the Chicago ASA Trojans! The Norsemen (24-5) have now advanced to the Sectional Championship to be held on Friday, March 6th, 7:30 p.m. at Somonauk vs St. Anne.

Ticket Information
Pre-Sale Tickets for Friday's Sectional Championship game will go on sale for players, faculty, and staff on Thursday, March 5th 8-9:30 a.m., students from 10:00-11:30 a.m., and general public from 12:00-3:30 p.m. Tickets will also be available Friday from 11:30-1:30 p.m. and after 3:00 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the game. Tickets are $5.00.

Blue and White Day

Wear Blue and White on Tuesday March 3rd to support your Regional Champions! Then come cheer your Norsemen Basketball Team in the Sectional Semifinals to be held at 7:30 p.m. at Somonauk.