The Newark Norsemen just played last yesterday, but they'll still welcome the Hinckley-Big Rock Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Newark has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Hinckley-Big Rock will arrive with three straight wins.
On Monday, Newark ended up a good deal behind Morris and lost 72-53. The Norsemen were down 58-37 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Despite their loss, Newark saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Dylan Long, who posted 20 points, was perhaps the best of all. Another player making a difference was Jimmy Kath, who had eight points in addition to five assists and five boards.
Meanwhile, in a tight matchup that could have gone either way, Hinckley-Big Rock made off with a 67-66 victory over Lena-Winslow.
Hinckley-Big Rock is also on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. As for Newark, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
Newark came up short against Hinckley-Big Rock in their previous matchup back in December of 2024, falling 66-62. Will Newark have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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