The Effingham Hearts the visiting Mt. Zion Braves soccer team by a tally of 3-1 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Hearts face the Altamont Indians (Altamont, IL) in a non-league game, on Saturday, September 14. Effingham will attempt to advance on its 6-0 season record. The Indians enter the game with a 3-4 record after their 2-0 non-league loss to Wesclin (Trenton, IL).

The Braves (3-3) will now prepare for their game against Champaign Central (Champaign, IL). The Maroons enter the non-league game with a 2-5 record. In their last game, Champaign Central by Normal West (Normal, IL), 2-0, in a league game.