The Newark Norsemen will head out to challenge the Plano Reapers at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Newark has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Newark is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 78-31 win over Non Varsity Opponent.
Cody Kulbartz
| 11/28/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 20 |
| 11/28/25 vs Somonauk | 18 |
| 11/26/25 vs Seneca | 27 |
Newark relied on the efforts of Cody Kulbartz, who dropped a double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds, and Reggie Chapman, who dropped a double-double with 13 points and 16 assists. The contest was Kulbartz's third in a row with at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Nolan Anderson, who shot 83% from the field to rack up 11 points and six boards.
Newark smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Plano and Hinckley-Big Rock meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Monday. The Reapers were the clear victors by a 68-44 margin over the Royals. The Reapers not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since February 14th (when they won 77-50).
The victory got Newark back to even at 2-2. As for Plano, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Newark couldn't quite get it done against Plano in their previous meeting back in February as they fell 57-49. Can the Norsemen avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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