Effingham Flaming Hearts (Effingham, IL) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Charleston Trojans (Charleston, IL), 7-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Flaming Hearts confront the Taylorville Tornadoes (Taylorville, IL) in a Apollo challenge, on Saturday, September 16. Effingham will attempt to move on its 9-1 season record. The Tornadoes enter the challenge with a 1-9 record after their 9-1 league loss to Mattoon (Mattoon, IL).

The Trojans now possess a 2-6 record. They take the field next when they host Mt. Zion for a Apollo challenge on Tuesday, September 19. Charleston will confront a Braves team coming off a 3-2 league win over Mattoon (Mattoon, IL). The Braves record now stands at 6-2.