http://www.effinghamdailynews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:09:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_324010951.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_324010951.html Season openers rarely win any beauty contests, and St. Anthony High School's girls basketball debut at Newton was no exception. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:50:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_324005128.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_324005128.html Area prep girls basketball results from Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_323043840.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_323043840.html A higher finish in the Apollo Conference and some return trips to sectional competition are some of the goals on the table as wrestling season begins at Effingham High School. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:28:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_313182855.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_313182855.html Effingham High School's run in the Class 4A football postseason is over, and unfortunately for the Flaming Hearts it ended in one-sided fashion Saturday at Quincy. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:21:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_313182230.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_313182230.html Effingham St. Anthony High School was just a tip, dink, spike or ace away from picking up the opening game victory Saturday evening at the Class 2A Pana Volleyball Super-Sectional. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:18:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_313181959.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_313181959.html Three area runners competed in the Class 1A state cross country meets Saturday at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:18:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_310011942.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_310011942.html St. Anthony High School's third straight upset victory of the volleyball postseason has landed it in uncharted territory. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_310011716.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_310011716.html Effingham High School is back in the second round of the football playoffs, and its search for a 10th win takes it to Quincy for Saturday's 2 p.m. Class 4A matchup with the undefeated Notre Dame Raiders. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:12:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_310011413.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_310011413.html Three athletes — two girls and one boy — will be representing the area Saturday at the Class 1A state cross country meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:19:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_309011956.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_309011956.html Quincy Notre Dame High School head football coach Bill Connell obviously has a special club. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:17:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_309011839.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_309011839.html Soccer players from Effingham High School and Teutopolis High School have received recognition for their contributions to solid seasons at each school. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:46:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004710.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004710.html Jessica Doehring probably slept well Tuesday night, but it would come as no surprise if she had a starring role in many a nightmare amongst members of the Bismarck-Henning volleyball team. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:41:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004522.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004522.html Kurt Becker is at it again. The Altamont native is on the streets of Los Angeles, Calif., awaiting the 26th Annual Breeders' Cup World Championships, which are scheduled this weekend from Santa Anita Park. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:40:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004122.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004122.html It's November and time to start thinking about high school basketball. The girls' practices are already underway and the boys will open practice next Monday. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004004.html http://www.effinghamdailynews.com/sports/local_story_308004004.html Area prep volleyball roundup from Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009.