Serena Huskers (Serena, IL) supporters left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad hold off the visiting Newark Norsemen (Newark, IL), 57-52 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Serena advances its record to 18-15 on the year. The Huskers travel to Hinckley-Big Rock (Hinckley, IL) to play the Royals in a non-league bout on Friday, February 28. The Royals go into the bout with a record of 24-8. Hinckley-Big Rock won 60-53 in their recent non-league bout against Marquette (Ottawa, IL)

With the loss, Newark falls to 18-14 on the campaign.