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The Effingham (IL) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Mater Dei (Breese, IL) by a score of 24-14.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Mater Dei770014
Effingham2193024
Final score provided by G. Cox.
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Game Stats

Mater Dei

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1930238.63312.51185.1
7Hunter Hochbaum (So)1930238.63312.51185.1
Effingham

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals2436240.66710.0132760.0
13Jaxon Bridges (Sr)2436240.66710.0132760.0
Mater Dei

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals19351.80
4B. Brockmeier (So)8324.00
7Hunter Hochbaum (So)8-5-0.60
15Brett Hilmes (Sr)382.70
Effingham

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals23562.4801
13Jaxon Bridges (Sr)3-6-2.040
23DJ Latham (Sr)420.520
33Hunter Holland (Sr)16603.8801
Mater Dei

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1923812.51
1Bentley Nicklin (So)710014.31
2R. Pingsterhaus (Sr)56212.4
4B. Brockmeier (So)273.5
11Beckett Wade (Sr)13838.0
15Brett Hilmes (Sr)4317.8
Effingham

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals2423910.0271
1Chase Starkey (Jr)3258.322
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)34515.026
3Jenner Pals (So)10898.9171
22Carter Kalber (So)66811.327
33Hunter Holland (Sr)199.09
42Max Flack (Sr)133.03
Mater Dei

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals33
7Hunter Hochbaum (So)33
Effingham

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals22
13Jaxon Bridges (Sr)22
Mater Dei

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals3523876349
1Bentley Nicklin (So)100100
2R. Pingsterhaus (Sr)6262
4B. Brockmeier (So)3272766
7Hunter Hochbaum (So)-5-5
11Beckett Wade (Sr)3838
14Evan Kreke (Jr)4949
15Brett Hilmes (Sr)83139
Effingham

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals5623939334
1Chase Starkey (Jr)253762
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)45247
3Jenner Pals (So)8989
13Jaxon Bridges (Sr)-6-6
22Carter Kalber (So)6868
23DJ Latham (Sr)22
33Hunter Holland (Sr)60969
42Max Flack (Sr)33
Mater Dei

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals35238238273
1Bentley Nicklin (So)100100
2R. Pingsterhaus (Sr)6262
4B. Brockmeier (So)32739
7Hunter Hochbaum (So)-5238233
11Beckett Wade (Sr)3838
15Brett Hilmes (Sr)83139
Effingham

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals56240239296
1Chase Starkey (Jr)2525
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)4545
3Jenner Pals (So)8989
13Jaxon Bridges (Sr)-6240234
22Carter Kalber (So)6868
23DJ Latham (Sr)22
33Hunter Holland (Sr)60969
42Max Flack (Sr)33
Mater Dei

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals64641.0
1Bentley Nicklin (So)33
2R. Pingsterhaus (Sr)22
9Lane Kohrmann (Jr)11
11Beckett Wade (Sr)88
13D. Koopmann (So)44
14Evan Kreke (Jr)77
15Brett Hilmes (Sr)22
24Dylan Souder (Fr)88
36Briar Bickl (So)11
42Will Meyer (Sr)55
45Trent Lawrence (Jr)44
46Zack Loepker (Fr)11
48C. Pingsterhaus (So)11
55Lydon Barwick (Sr)33
57C. Wedekemper (Sr)881.0
58Kody Huels (Jr)11
73Liam Koetting (Jr)55
Effingham

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2125463.0
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)415
4Wade Bushur (Sr)516
5Nolan Fearday (Sr)213
15Hayden Wendling (Sr)22
20Aidan Carrell (Sr)213
23DJ Latham (Sr)257
42Max Flack (Sr)3363.0
44Clinton Metcalf (Jr)33
45AJ Lybarger (Sr)257
55Hank Nelson (So)134
Mater Dei

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.0
57C. Wedekemper (Sr)1.0

Sacks

Effingham has not entered any sacks stats.
Mater Dei

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals32
2R. Pingsterhaus (Sr)2
13D. Koopmann (So)1
24Dylan Souder (Fr)1
45Trent Lawrence (Jr)1
Effingham

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1211
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)1
4Wade Bushur (Sr)1
23DJ Latham (Sr)21
Mater Dei

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals317859.31
3Donovan Blair (Sr)317859.31
Effingham

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals527555.0601
18Maicol Sefton (Sr)527555.0601
Mater Dei

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals210050.0500
3Donovan Blair (Sr)210050.0500
Effingham

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals13333.033
18Maicol Sefton (Sr)13333.033
Mater Dei

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals57615.276
4B. Brockmeier (So)12727.027
14Evan Kreke (Jr)44912.349
Effingham

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals33913.039
1Chase Starkey (Jr)23718.537
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)122.02
Mater Dei

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals21222
1Bentley Nicklin (So)16
2R. Pingsterhaus (Sr)16
3Donovan Blair (Sr)22
Effingham

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318145
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)16
3Jenner Pals (So)16
18Maicol Sefton (Sr)43
33Hunter Holland (Sr)16
42Max Flack (Sr)12
Mater Dei

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.02
3Donovan Blair (Sr)221.02
Effingham

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals12.512.5384
18Maicol Sefton (Sr)12.512.5384
Effingham

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals1113
2Maxx Kistler (Jr)11
3Jenner Pals (So)11
33Hunter Holland (Sr)11

Recap Video

Game Story

Illinois High School Football - Mater Dei knocked off by Effingham

September 12, 2025: Effingham, IL 62401

In Friday's non-league game, the Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) football team overcame the visiting Mater Dei Knights (Breese, IL), by a tally of 24-14.

Next, the Hearts clash with the Charleston Trojans (Charleston, IL) in a Apollo contest, on Friday, September 19. Effingham will attempt to better on its 2-1 season record. The Trojans enter the contest with a 0-3 record after their 49-13 non-league loss to Carterville (Carterville, IL).

Coming up next, the Knights battle the Harrisburg Bulldogs (Harrisburg, IL) in a non-league contest, on Friday, September 19. Mater Dei will attempt to better on its 0-3 season record. The Bulldogs enter the contest with a 1-2 record after their 45-14 non-league loss to Jersey (Jerseyville, IL).

Gregg CoxKnights Reporter
Lucas ShafferHearts Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Mater Dei 0, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 6:21p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:22p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:22p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:22p
  5. Commentary

    Effingham wins the toss, they defer. MD will receive and defend the north goal.
    Posted @ 6:33p
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Effingham1st Quarter
    Effingham kicking off to Mater Dei.
    Posted @ 6:59p
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Mater Dei1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Effingham kicked off to Mater Dei. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Mater Dei 0, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7p
  8. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Effingham1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Effingham recovered a fumble by Mater Dei and has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Mater Dei 0, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7:08p
  9. 6 - 0

    Pick-6

    Mater Dei1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Mater Dei - Pick 6! #2 Reed Pingsterhaus with a 65-yard return. Mater Dei 6, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7:13p
  10. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Mater Dei1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Mater Dei - #3 Donovan Blair PAT Good. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7:13p
  11. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Effingham1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Mater Dei kicked off to Effingham. Effingham has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7:15p
  12. 7 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Effingham1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Effingham is inside Mater Dei's 20. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7:22p
  13. 7 - 0

    Interception

    Mater Dei1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Mater Dei intercepts a Effingham pass and has the ball on their own 1-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 0
    Posted @ 7:25p
  14. 7 - 2

    Safety

    Effingham1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Effingham - Safety. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 2
    Posted @ 7:30p
  15. 7 - 2

    Possession Update

    Effingham1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Effingham takes over the ball on Mater Dei's 45-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 2
    Posted @ 7:32p
  16. 7 - 2

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Mater Dei 7, Effingham 2
    Posted @ 7:34p
  17. 7 - 2

    Red Zone Alert

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Effingham is inside Mater Dei's 20. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 2
    Posted @ 7:37p
  18. 7 - 8

    Rushing Touchdown

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Effingham - #33 Hunter Holland with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 8
    Posted @ 7:37p
  19. 7 - 8

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Effingham - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 8
    Posted @ 7:38p
  20. 7 - 8

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Effingham kicked off to Mater Dei. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 8
    Posted @ 7:39p
  21. 7 - 14

    Pick-6

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Effingham - Pick 6! 60-yard return. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 7:43p
  22. 7 - 14

    Missed Point After

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Effingham - PAT Missed. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 7:44p
  23. 7 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Effingham kicked off to Mater Dei. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 28-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 7:45p
  24. 7 - 14

    Punt

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Mater Dei has punted to Effingham. Effingham has the ball on Mater Dei's 42-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 7:51p
  25. 7 - 14

    Interception

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Mater Dei - #2 Reed Pingsterhaus intercepts a Effingham pass and has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 7:52p
  26. 7 - 14

    Punt

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Mater Dei has punted to Effingham. Effingham has the ball on their own 36-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 7:55p
  27. 7 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Effingham is inside Mater Dei's 20. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 14
    Posted @ 8:02p
  28. 7 - 20

    Passing Touchdown

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Effingham - 6 Yd pass completed for a TD. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 20
    Posted @ 8:03p
  29. 7 - 21

    Made Point After

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Effingham - PAT Good. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:04p
  30. 7 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Effingham kicked off to Mater Dei. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 14-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:05p
  31. 7 - 21

    Long Pass

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Mater Dei - Long pass to #1 Bentley Nicklin. Mater Dei has the ball on Effingham's 40-yard line. Mater Dei 7, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:08p
  32. 13 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Mater Dei - #7 Hunter Hochbaum 32 Yd pass completed to #1 Bentley Nicklin for a TD. Mater Dei 13, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:09p
  33. 14 - 21

    Made Point After

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Mater Dei - #3 Donovan Blair PAT Good. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:10p
  34. 14 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Effingham2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Mater Dei kicked off to Effingham. Effingham has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:12p
  35. 14 - 21

    Fumble Recovery

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Mater Dei recovered a fumble by Effingham and has the ball on Effingham's 45-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:14p
  36. 14 - 21

    Long Pass

    Mater Dei2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Mater Dei with a long pass. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:15p
  37. 14 - 21

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Mater Dei 14, Effingham 21
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:19p
  38. 14 - 21

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Mater Dei3rd Quarter
    Mater Dei to kick off to Effingham.
    Posted @ 8:37p
  39. 14 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Effingham3rd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Mater Dei kicked off to Effingham. Effingham has the ball on their own 11-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 21
    Posted @ 8:38p
  40. 14 - 24

    Field Goal

    Effingham3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Effingham - 35 Yd Field Goal. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 8:55p
  41. 14 - 24

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Mater Dei3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Effingham kicked off to Mater Dei. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 8:56p
  42. 14 - 24

    Punt

    Effingham3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Mater Dei has punted to Effingham. Effingham has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9p
  43. 14 - 24

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:01p
  44. 14 - 24

    Fumble Recovery

    Mater Dei4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Mater Dei recovered a fumble by Effingham and has the ball on Effingham's 15-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:06p
  45. 14 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Mater Dei4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Mater Dei is inside Effingham's 20. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:06p
  46. 14 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Effingham4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Mater Dei has turned possession over on downs. Effingham has the ball on their own 15-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:09p
  47. 14 - 24

    Punt

    Mater Dei4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Effingham has punted to Mater Dei. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 42-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:11p
  48. 14 - 24

    Fumble Recovery

    Effingham4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Effingham recovered a fumble by Mater Dei and has the ball on Mater Dei's 38-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:14p
  49. 14 - 24

    Red Zone Alert

    Effingham4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Effingham is inside Mater Dei's 20. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:15p
  50. 14 - 24

    Missed FG

    Mater Dei4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Effingham turned over possession on a missed field goal. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 22-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:19p
  51. 14 - 24

    Fumble Recovery

    Effingham4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Effingham recovered a fumble by Mater Dei and has the ball on Mater Dei's 14-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:20p
  52. 14 - 24

    Turnover on Downs

    Mater Dei4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Effingham has turned possession over on downs. Mater Dei has the ball on their own 14-yard line. Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:26p
  53. 14 - 24

    End of Game

    Final
    Mater Dei 14, Effingham 24
    Posted @ 9:50p

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Mater Dei @ Effingham Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 12, 2025 @ 7p
The Effingham (IL) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Mater Dei (Breese, IL) by a score of 24-14.

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Gregg CoxKnights Reporter
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Rankings & Records

Mater Dei (25-26)

NationalIL
5,674259
OverallHomeAwayWin %PFPA
2-41-11-3.333171163

Effingham (25-26)

NationalIL
4,354198
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
3-31-21-22-1.500.333145182

Team Scoring Averages

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Mater Dei
9.65.42.86.028.5
Effingham
7.45.24.84.624.2

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Team Stat Comparison

Mater DeiEffingham
97.8Rushing Yards Per Game64.3
231.2Passing Yards Per Game250.3
231.2Receiving Yards Per Game250.2
329.0Total Yards Per Game314.7
62.3Tackles Per Game57.2
2.0Sacks Per Game0.3
2.2Points Per Game3.2

Team Leaders

Mater DeiEffinghamNational Avg.
#4 Bodie Brockmeier53.7Rushing Yards Per Game#28 Lexton Roberts74.014.1
#7 Hunter Hochbaum227.5Passing Yards Per Game#13 Jaxon Bridges250.315.4
#2 Reed Pingsterhaus61.5Receiving Yards Per Game#3 Jenner Pals101.611.4
#7 Hunter Hochbaum258.7Total Yards Per Game#13 Jaxon Bridges242.229.8
#24 Dylan Souder7.0Tackles Per Game#23 DJ Latham9.02.8
#2 Reed Pingsterhaus0.5Sacks Per Game#23 DJ Latham0.20.3
#3 Donovan Blair2.2Points Per Game#18 Maicol Sefton2.82.4

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Mater Dei0-1Effingham0-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/5/25Mater DeiBreese Central(L) 46-08/29/25Breese CentralEffingham(L) 42-7
10/24/25Mt. ZionMater Dei10/10/25Mt. ZionEffingham

Record Breakdown

Mater Dei (25-26)

Effingham (25-26)

2-4
Overall
3-3
0-0
League
1-2
2-4
Non-League
2-1
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Common Opponent
0-1
1-1
Home
1-2
1-3
Away
2-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
1-4
In-State
3-3
1-0
Out-of-State
0-0