Illinois High School Football - Effingham thwarted by Mt. Zion
October 18, 2024: Mt. Zion, IL 62549 Mt. Zion Braves (Mt. Zion, IL) fans went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team achieve victory over the visiting Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL), 28-0 in a league battle.
With the win, Mt. Zion improves its record to 5-3 on the season. The Braves travel to Mater Dei (Breese, IL) to play the Knights in a non-league battle on Friday, October 25. The Knights go into the battle with a record of 3-5. Mater Dei lost 38-34 in their recent non-league battle against St. Teresa (Decatur, IL)
The Hearts now have a 4-4 record. They play next when they host Centralia for a non-league battle on Friday, October 25. Effingham will play a Orphans team coming off a 42-16 league win over Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL). The Orphans record now stands at 5-3.