In Thursday's non-league contest, the Effingham Hearts (Effingham, IL) soccer team the visiting Newton Eagles (Newton, IL), by a count of 2-0.

Next, the Hearts face the St. Thomas More Sabers (Champaign, IL) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, August 30. Effingham will attempt to upgrade on its 2-0 season record. The Sabers enter the contest with a 2-0 record after their 1-0 non-league win over Charleston (Charleston, IL).

The Eagles (2-1) will now prepare for their contest against Charleston (Charleston, IL). The Trojans enter the non-league contest with a 1-1 record. In their last contest, Charleston by St. Thomas More (Champaign, IL), 1-0, in a non-league challenge.