Published on October 26, 2026 10:06 am
Last Updated on October 26, 2026 10:10 am
Effingham High School defeated Teutopolis 1-0 to capture the Hearts’ second regional championship in school history Saturday.
The game ended 1-0 after 100 minutes played as the team went to extra time. Gage Kinder scored the goal to seal the win off an assist from Connor Delong.
Brady Wilson ended the game with seven vital saves, finishing with a clean sheet.
“We’ve won won the regional championship in back-to-back years,” said EHS Coach Logan Arney. “Our road through the regional was tough, facing Newton and Teutopolis, with both games going to extra time.”
Effingham hosts the sectional with the first game Tuesday at 4:30p.m. against Hillsboro.
“Being on our home field, in front of our amazing fans is a boost of our team’s confidence,” said Arney. “Please come out and support the Hearts this Tuesday”