The Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) basketball triumphed over the host Mattoon Greenwave (Mattoon, IL), 55-28 in Thursday's league challenge.

The Hearts (8-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Mahomet-Seymour (Mahomet, IL). The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a 0-0 record.

In their next game, the Greenwave encounter the Taylorville Tornadoes (Taylorville, IL) in a challenge, on Tuesday, December 17. Mattoon will attempt to improve on its 0-1 season record.