EHS Freshman Football Team Wins

The Effingham High School freshman football team claimed a 14-8 overtime victory over Mattoon in action Thursday.

Nathan Shackelford connected on seven of 11 passes for 62 yards and one touchdown in overtime. Shackleford hit Kollin Waymoth with an eight yard pass for the win in OT.

Logan Brown had 14 carries for 77 yards while Wyatt Smith had five carries for 28 yards and Mason Hasty had four carries for six yards and a touchdown.

Defensive leaders for the Hearts were Logan Brown with 12 tackles, Luke Spencer with seven tackles and Trenton Tuttle with five tackles.