Newark Norsemen – Did it Again! Back-to-back Sectional Champions

The 2010 Newark Norsemen became just the second boys’ basketball team in Newark history to win a Sectional Championship. It just happened to be the second year in a row in which they accomplished this feat.

The Norsemen ended their season at the super-sectional. They were defeated by Lanark-Eastland with a score of 70-57. Kyle Anderson led the Norsemen with 19 points. John Avery added 13 points and 8 rebounds. Brett Anderson chipped in 11 points.

Newark accomplished many great things throughout this basketball season. This accomplishments include: Serena Thanksgiving Tournament Champions, 5th place in the Plano Christmas Classic, Regular season Little 10 Conference Champions, Little 10 Conference Tournament Champions, Regional Champions, Sectional Champions, advancing to the class 1A Elite Eight, and a 26-5 overall record.

Some individual accomplishments this season include: Jeremy Anderson and John Avery advancing to Sectionals in the 3-point shootout, Kyle Anderson and John Avery being voted onto the Little 10 All-Conference Team, Kyle Anderson and John Avery being voted onto the Serena Thanksgiving All-Tournament Team, and Kyle Anderson being voted onto the Plano Christmas Classic All-Tournament Team. The team will greatly miss our seniors: Russell McGrath, Walter Warpinski, Zac Thanepohn, and Ondrej Sulc.

The season might be over, but the Norsmen should be proud of what they accomplished this season. Keep your heads up Norsemen, and good luck in the years to come!

Submitted by: John Avery