Norsemen Advance to Sectional Championship
Regional Champions!
Congratulations to the Newark Norsemen basketball team for your Regional Victory! The Norsemen have now advanced to Sectional Semifinals to be held on Tuesday, March 3rd, 7:30 p.m. at Somonauk vs Chicago (Academy of Scholastic Achievement).
Ticket Information
Pre-Sale Tickets for Tuesday's Sectional Semifinal game will go on sale for players, faculty, and staff on Monday, March 2nd at 9:30 a.m., students from 10:00-11:30 a.m., and general public from 12:00-3:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00.
Date: 2/27/09
Opponent: Somonauk Bobcats
Score: 55-51 Win
During the regular season the Norsemen lost five games, two of which came to the Somonauk Bobcats. In these two games Newark was missing their starting point guard Kurt Anderson. On Friday, February 27, 2009 the Norsemen were given a third opportunity to beat Somonauk in the regional championship. This time Kurt Anderson was able to play, and Newark squeaked out a 55 to 51 victory.
Newark had a shaky start to the game and Somonauk was able to take an early 19 to 11 lead. The Norsemen kept fighting and eventually took a 24 to 20 lead. By the end of the first half Newark had a 29 to 20 lead. The Norsemen were able to to extend the lead to 16 points in the third quarter. Then the game began to get interesting. Somonauk cut the 16 point lead down to three, but Newark was able to hang on and win the championship. This was the first boys' basketball regional championship since 2001.
Opponent: Serena Huskers
Date: 2/25/09
Score: 62-58 win
In the semi-finals of the regional tournament the Norsemen squared off against the Serena Huskers. This was the fourth time these two teams have met. The crowd was big for both teams, but the Norsemen were able to feed off the energy provided by the crowd and take a 25 to 11 first quarter lead. Kyle Anderson then had a two handed dunk and Newark took a 33 to 19 lead into halftime. Serena came out with much intensity in the second half and put the Norsemen on their heels. With 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter the Huskers cut the lead to one point. Serena was then forced to foul and the Norsemen hit their free throws to win the game 62 to 58.
On Friday, the Norsemen will face Somonauk at Hinckley at 7:30PM for the Regional Title. Best of Luck Norsemen!
Submitted by Kurt Anderson
Opponent: Leland-Earlville
Date: 2/23/09
Score: 62-44 win
The Norsemen began their Regionals against the Leland-Earlville Panthers. In the previous week Newark beat the Panthers easily, 66 to 45. Despite being the favorite to win, Newark didn't take them lightly. Right from the tip-off the Norsemen took control by draining multiple three pointers. At the end of the first quarter the score was 20 to 7. Newark continued to ride the momentum and took a 46 to 12 lead into halftime. In the second half the bench players were able to get some good minutes and the Norsemen won 62 to 44. Levi Sores had one rebound and two points. Kurt Anderson had 24 points.
On Wednesday, the Norsemen will face Serena at Hinckley at 6:00PM in the Regional Semifinals.
Submitted by Kurt Anderson
Photo from Senior Night by Nick Bond
The Lady Norsemen ended their season on Thursday, February 19th, against Hinckley Big Rock 46-47 during the Sectional Championship.
The Lady Norsemen had many season highlights including a Regional Championship, Regular season Conference Championship, First Place at the Lisle Christmas Tournament, and Second Place at the Little Ten Conference Championship. The Lady Norsemen put an exceptional 26-5 overall season record and 8-0 conference record into the record book.
Additional highlights include Lauren McNanna's selection to the Lisle All-Tournament Team, Laura Johnson on being named Lisle Tournament Most Valuable Player, and Sam Akre scoring over 1000 career points.
The team will greatly miss our seniors Sam Akre, Laura Johnson, Niki Dowling, and Kelli Larson during the 2009 Basketball Season.
Congratulations girls and good luck in your future!
