Illinois High School Basketball - Effingham succumbs to Highland
December 10, 2024: Highland, IL 62249 In Tuesday's non-league test, the Highland Bulldogs (Highland, IL) basketball squad defeated the visiting Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL), by a final score of 52-37.
Next, the Bulldogs clash with the Jersey Panthers (Jerseyville, IL) in a Mississippi Valley test, on Friday, December 13. Highland will attempt to upgrade on its 5-4 season record. The Panthers come into the test with a 3-4 record after their 48-36 non-league loss to Calhoun/Brussels (Hardin, IL).
The Hearts (7-2) will now prepare for their match against Mattoon (Mattoon, IL). The Greenwave enter the Apollo match with a 1-6 record. In their last match, Mattoon was dropped by Salem (Salem, IL), 53-28, in a non-league match.