The Effingham Lady Hearts had three players in double figures Wednesday night, en route to a commanding 63-22 victory at Olney.
Alyssa Martin pumped in eight points and Tessa Raddatz knocked down a pair of threes in the first quarter, helping the Lady Hearts jump out to a 24-7 lead.
And it didn’t get any closer.
By halftime, Effingham was comfortably in front, 37-11. Heading into the final eight minutes, EHS was on top, 45-17, resulting in the continuously running clock.
Sidney Donaldson paced the Lady Hearts scoring attack with 14 points, while Martin scored 13 and Bria Beals added 10.
Effingham will be back in action tonight (Thursday) and it’s a big one. The Lady Hearts will be at home to face Mt. Zion. EHS is 7-2 in the Apollo Conference. If they win, they will share the conference championship with Mahomet-Seymour and Taylorville.
Effingham is 22-7 overall.