The Newark Norsemen will take on the Somonauk Bobcats in a holiday battle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Newark knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Somonauk likes a good challenge.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for Newark against LaMoille as the team secured a 69-37 victory. The Norsemen haven't had any issues with the Lions recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive win against them.
Cody Kulbartz
| 12/12/25 @ LaMoille | 4 |
| 11/28/25 vs Non Varsity Opponent | 3 |
| 11/28/25 vs Somonauk | 3 |
| 02/19/25 vs LaMoille | 3 |
| 01/17/25 @ Illinois Math & Science Academy | 3 |
Newark's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Cody Kulbartz, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and 18 boards. The dominant performance also gave Kulbartz a new career-high in steals (four). Reggie Chapman was another key player, shooting 53% from the field on his way to 20 points along with six assists and five steals.
Newark smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in eight consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Somonauk, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They snuck past Putnam County with a 42-38 victory on Tuesday.
Newark's win bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Somonauk, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.
Everything came up roses for Newark against Somonauk in their previous matchup back in November, as the squad secured a 71-44 win. Do the Norsemen have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Bobcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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