Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) supporters were pleased Tuesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host St. Anthony Bulldogs (Effingham, IL), 6-1 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Flaming Hearts confront the Vandalia Vandals (Vandalia, IL) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, August 31. Effingham will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record. The Vandals enter the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 9-0 non-league loss to Altamont (Altamont, IL).

The Bulldogs now possess a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they host Hillsboro for a non-league challenge on Saturday, September 2. St. Anthony will confront a Hiltoppers team coming off a 3-3 non-league Jersey (Jerseyville, IL). The Hiltoppers record now stands at 4-1.