Illinois High School Basketball - Newark nips Hinckley-Big Rock
December 2, 2021: Newark, IL 60541 Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL) and the visiting Hinckley-Big Rock Royals (Hinckley, IL), saw Newark's basketball squad hold off Hinckley-Big Rock by a count of 47-43.
With the victory, Newark upgrades its record to 3-2 on the campaign. The Norsemen travel to Lisle (Lisle, IL) to play the Lions in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 4. The Lions come into the challenge with a record of 3-5. Lisle lost 44-39 in their recent league challenge against Herscher (Herscher, IL)
Next up, the Royals play the Riverdale Rams (Port Byron, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 4. Hinckley-Big Rock will attempt to upgrade on its 6-1 season record. The Rams come into the challenge with a 2-4 record after their 62-36 league loss to Morrison (Morrison, IL).