Illinois High School Basketball - Effingham holds off Mt. Vernon
November 30, 2023: Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Fans at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) and the host Mt. Vernon Rams (Mt. Vernon, IL), saw Effingham's basketball squad hold off Mt. Vernon by a tally of 65-63.
With the victory, Effingham improves its record to 6-1 on the campaign. The Flaming Hearts travel to North Clay/Clay City (Louisville, IL) to confront the in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 2. The come into the challenge with a record of 4-3.
Next up, the Rams confront the Waterloo Bulldogs (Waterloo, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 2. Mt. Vernon will attempt to improve on its 4-2 season record. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 2-3 record after their 49-28 league loss to Triad (Troy, IL).