Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Newark couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell 2-0 to the Stockton Blackhawks on Tuesday. Considering the last time the Norsemen couldn't score was back in September, the team can't take the result too hard.
Rylie Carlson paced Newark's offense, picking up nine kills. Carlson got some help from Taylor Jeffers and her 17 assists.

Norsemen
| 11/04/25 vs Stockton | 0-2 |
| 10/30/25 vs Serena | 2-0 |
| 10/29/25 @ Yorkville Christian | 2-1 |
| 10/27/25 vs Mooseheart | 2-0 |
| 10/21/25 @ Illinois Math & Science Academy | 2-0 |
With the loss, Newark broke their seven-match winning streak and moved their record to 32-5. As for Stockton, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 33-5 record this season.
As of now, neither Newark nor Stockton have any future games scheduled.
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