Illinois High School Basketball - Newark nipped by Mendota
February 12, 2022: Mendota, IL 61342 The Mendota Trojans tipped the visiting Newark Norsemen basketball team by a final score of 59-54 in Saturday's non-league game.
In their next game, the Trojans face the St. Bede Bruins (Peru, IL) in a Three Rivers - East game, on Tuesday, February 15. Mendota will attempt to move on its 6-21 season record. The Bruins enter the game with a 11-17 record after their 66-52 non-league loss to Erie-Prophetstown (Erie, IL).
With the defeat, Newark moves to 15-14 on the year. The Norsemen host Somonauk (Somonauk, IL) to face the Bobcats in a Little Ten game on Tuesday, February 15. The Bobcats enter the game with a record of 24-5. Somonauk won 67-44 in their recent league game against Earlville (Earlville, IL)