Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad notch a victory over the visiting Altamont Indians (Altamont, IL), 38-27 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Effingham advances its record to 3-8 on the year. The Hearts host Mattoon (Mattoon, IL) to face the Greenwave in a non-league match on Saturday, January 11. The Greenwave enter the match with a record of 0-0.

The Indians now own a 0-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Effingham for a non-league match on Saturday, January 25.