Effingham girls win opener; Schafer one win away from No. 500
The Effingham Lady Hearts opened their 2024-25 season on a winning note Monday night, posting a 58-33 win at Robinson.
Averie Wolfe and Alyssa Martin combined for 20 first-half points, helping the Lady Hearts build a 36-17 advantage at intermission. Effingham then outscored the Lady Maroons 22-16 in the second half to secure the victory.
Wolfe finished with 16 points and Martin added 14 to lead the EHS scoring attack. Bella Austin chipped in with eight and Sydney Donaldson had seven.
The Lady Hearts will return to action Friday night at Dieterich. It could be a big night for Effingham coach Jeff Schafer. His next victory will be the 500th in his career.
Lady Shoes dominate opener with 65-11 win over South Vigo
The Teutopolis Lady Shoes opened their 2024-25 season in dominating style Monday night, posting a 65-11 victory over Terre Haute South Vigo in an opening round game of the North American Lighting Tournament in Paris.
T-Town built a 17-4 lead after the first eight and then cruised to the 54-point win. The Lady Shoes outscored Vigo 38-1 in the middle two quarters to extend their lead to 55-5.
Chloe Probst and Kelsey Niemerg both scored in double figures, finishing with 14 and 11 points respectively. Malea Helmink came close to a double-double, scoring nine points and pulling down 12 rebounds.
Teutopolis will return to tournament action Wednesday, facing Champaign Central at 6:45 p.m.