Mater Dei had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-3 to make it five. They took a 24-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Effingham Hearts. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hearts apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Mater Dei lost, don't look at Bentley Nicklin. Despite the final result, he picked up 100 receiving yards and one score. Reed Pingsterhaus made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Mater Dei didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Pingsterhaus and Dominic Koopmann. Pingsterhaus got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
As for Effingham, they now have a winning record of 2-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for they.
Effingham got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jenner Pals out in front who picked up 89 receiving yards and one TD.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Mater Dei will head out to take on Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Effingham, they will venture away from home to face off against Charleston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Hearts' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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