After losing to Mater Dei the last time they met, Effingham decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Hearts walked away with a 24-14 victory over the Knights on Friday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Hearts.
Effingham's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jenner Pals led the charge by picking up 89 receiving yards and one score. Maxx Kistler made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Despite the defeat, Mater Dei saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Bentley Nicklin picked up 100 receiving yards and one touchdown.
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| 09/12/25 - Home | 24-14 W |
| 09/13/24 - Away | 20-35 L |
| 09/08/23 - Home | 14-36 L |
| 10/14/22 - Home | 17-0 W |
| 10/15/21 - Away | 13-41 L |
| + 5 more games |
Effingham now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Mater Dei, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Effingham will 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. As for Mater Dei, they will challenge Harrisburg at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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