The Effingham Hearts soccer squad scored 3 points and held the host Mt. Zion Braves to 0 in the Hearts league victory on Thursday.

The Hearts now hold a 7-1 record. They play next when they host Altamont for a non-league bout on Saturday, September 13. Effingham will play a Indians squad coming off a 5-1 non-league win over Wesclin (Trenton, IL). The Indians record now stands at 3-7.

With the loss, Mt. Zion moves to 6-1 on the season. The Braves travel to Champaign Central (Champaign, IL) to face the Maroons in a non-league game on Saturday, September 13. The Maroons enter the game with a record of 3-5. Champaign Central lost 2-0 in their recent league game against Normal West (Normal, IL)