EHS Second at Charleston Red & Gold Tourney

Effingham High School players get ready to take on Mattoon.

CHARLESTON -- Effingham High School missed out on capturing the championship of the Charleston Red & Gold Soccer Tournament by dropping its final match to Mattoon, 3-2 Saturday.

"What a game," said EHS Coach Weston Peno. "Unfortunately, we did not secure the win. Victor Hugo Carillo and Oswaldo Angel scored a goal each. Brandon Duncan had 11 saves.

"The game was intense. The pace of the game was, for the lack of better words, better than anyone expected. Both teams kept their nose to the grindstone and held each other at bay. The first half ended at 1-1. We possessed and moved the ball very well. Our level of play shows just how far our program has come. Today was a testament to that.

"The second half was equally paced but I have to admit, I felt that we controlled the the field this half. This is not to take away from fantastic play of Mattoon and their hard-earned goals. Though we lost, I am very proud of our team and am excited for the rest of the season."

Third went to Charleston (1-2) with a 7-1 victory over Olney who finished fourth with an 0-3 record.