Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) boosters exited the stadium thrilled Saturday as they witnessed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Taylorville Tornadoes (Taylorville, IL), 9-0 in a league test.

With the triumph, Effingham moves its record to 17-2 on the campaign. The Hearts host Mahomet-Seymour (Mahomet, IL) to meet the Bulldogs in a Apollo test on Tuesday, October 15. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 13-5. Mahomet-Seymour 2-2 in their recent league test against Mt. Zion (Mt. Zion, IL)

The Tornadoes now sport a 3-19 record. They take the field next when they travel to Athens/Greenview/PORTA/Illini Central for a non-league test on Tuesday, October 15.