Illinois High School Football - Effingham nips Mt. Zion
October 13, 2023: Effingham, IL 62401
In Friday's league match, the host Effingham Flaming Hearts football squad scored a close 21-14 victory over the Mt. Zion Braves.
In their next game, the Flaming Hearts clash with the Centralia Orphans (Centralia, IL) in a non-league match, on Friday, October 20. Effingham will attempt to move on its 4-4 season record. The Orphans enter the match with a 2-6 record after their 70-41 league loss to Mt. Vernon (Mt. Vernon, IL).
The Braves (6-2) will now prepare for their match against Mater Dei (Breese, IL). The Knights enter the non-league match with a 6-2 record. In their last match, Mater Dei held off St. Teresa (Decatur, IL), 55-7, in a non-league match.