In Tuesday's non-league match, the host Newark Norsemen basketball team scored a tight 46-43 triumph over the Putnam County Panthers.

In their next game, the Norsemen meet the Rosary Royals (Aurora, IL) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, February 7. Newark will attempt to move on its 12-11 season record. The Royals enter the match with a 9-19 record after their 44-39 non-league win over Winnebago (Winnebago, IL).

With the defeat, Putnam County moves to 19-11 on the year. The Panthers host Midland (Varna, IL) to meet the Timberwolves in a Tri-County match on Friday, February 9. The Timberwolves enter the match with a record of 17-11. Midland lost 41-37 in their recent league match against Seneca (Seneca, IL)