Published on January 14, 2026 9:39 am
Last Updated on January 14, 2026 9:40 am
Effingham edged out to a 7-4 opening quarter lead and led 23-10 at halftime. The Hearts went on for a 46-42 win in freshman/sophomore boys basketball action Tuesday.
Jenner Keyes led the Hearts with 11 points while while Bryce Hodges added 10.
Newton was led by Emmerich with 12 and Huber with 10.
At Effingham
Newton 4 6 10 22 — 42
Effingham 7 15 7 17 — 46
Newton — Harris 0, Kistner 9, Hills 0, Emmerich 12, Davidson 0, Earnest 6, Huber 10, Bierman 5
Effingham — Budde 0, Keyes 2, Loew 11, Schuette 2, Jones 4, Westjohn 0, Kade 4, Wendt 8, Hodges 10, Bloemker 2, Clark 3