Effingham played host to Taylorville Thursday night and dropped an Apollo Conference volleyball match in two games.

The Lady Tornados prevailed 25-19, 25-17.

For EHS, Eliza Montgomery had 2 kills, 1 dig, 1 block; Hayley Dively 1 kill, 10 assists, 1 ace, 7 digs; Alexis Chrappa 4 kills, 9 digs, 1 block; Kennedy Sowell 2 kills; Sam Urch 5 kills, 2 blocks; Jacy Boatman 3 kills, 1 ace, 4 digs; Callie Feldhake 3 digs; Olivia Martin 11 digs; and Tori Budde 1 assist.

Taylorville also won the junior varsity match – 25-21, 25-11; but the Effingham freshmen prevailed in three games –21-14, 13-21, 15-13.

The Lady Hearts will return to action Thursday at home against Lincoln.