The Taylorville Lady Tornados lit it up from long range Tuesday night.

The Lady Tornados knocked down nine three-pointers, helping them pull away for a 68-33 win at home over the Effingham Lady Hearts.

Kyleigh Heimsness connected on five from behind the arc and finished with 16 points, while sophomore Addison Tarr had two threes and finished with a game-high 23 points.

Taylorville didn’t have a three in the first eight minutes, but still held a slim 9-6 lead. But Heimsness drained three from long and scored nine points and Tarr also had a three and scored eight points, as the Lady Tornados expanded their lead to 31-20 at halftime.

THS then outscored the Lady Hearts 37-13 in the second half.

Madison Mapes and Ella Niebrugge both scored 10 points for Effingham.

The Lady Hearts dipped to 12-6 overall and 3-4 in the Apollo Conference. They will return home and play Paris on Thursday. That will also be Alumni Night.

All former girls basketball players and managers, as well as former Effingham coaches, are invited to come and celebrate EHS coach Jeff Schafer becoming the all-time winningest coach in school history.

All former alumni and coaches will be admitted into the game that night for free. In addition, Schafer will be recognized for his accomplishments. The recognition will take place prior to the varsity contest.

Following the varsity game, there will be a reception for Coach Schafer in the gym lobby.