The Effingham Lady Hearts raced to an early lead and then coasted to a 67-29 victory Monday night at home over Charleston.

Bella Austin scored seven first-quarter points, while both Averie Wolfe and Bria Beals had five, helping the Lady Hearts build a 23-5 advantage after the opening eight minutes. Effingham extended its lead to 40-16 by intermission.

The Lady Hearts had five players in double figures. Alyssa Martin and Sydney Donaldson both scored 12, while Wolfe had 11 and both Beals and Austin finished with 10.

Effingham improved to 10-2 overall and 4-0 in the Apollo. They will play at home once again Thursday, hosting cross-town rival St. Anthony.