Illinois High School Basketball - Plano holds off Newark
December 26, 2008: Newark, IL 60541 Plano Reapers (Plano, IL) backers were in high spirits Friday as they witnessed their basketball squad nip the host Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL), 79-73 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Plano upgrades its record to 4-5 on the season. The Reapers travel to Forreston (Forreston, IL) to play the Cardinals in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 27. The Cardinals go into the bout with a record of 2-4. Forreston lost 53-50 in their recent non-league bout against Aquin Catholic (Freeport, IL)
Next up, the Norsemen play the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals (Hinckley, IL) in a Little Ten bout, on Saturday, December 27. Newark will attempt to upgrade on its 3-2 season record. The Royals go into the bout with a 4-3 record after their 56-42 non-league win over Marquette (Ottawa, IL).