Illinois High School Basketball - Newark nipped by Marquette
February 17, 2024: Newark, IL 60541 The Marquette Crusaders tipped the host Newark Norsemen basketball team by a final score of 58-51 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Crusaders face the Leland Panthers (Leland, IL) in a non-league game, on Monday, February 19. Marquette will attempt to move on its 22-8 season record. The Panthers enter the game with a 8-20 record after their 71-49 league loss to Indian Creek (Shabbona, IL).
With the defeat, Newark moves to 11-18 on the year.