Effingham/Teutopolis Christmas Classic saw Effingham struggle, ending the tournament with a 0-4 record and a 2-14 season standing. Newton, on the other hand, clinched the consolation championship with an impressive 3-1 record.

By the Numbers
  • Effingham finished the tournament with a 0-4 record and stands at 2-14 for the season.
  • Newton secured the consolation championship, ending the tournament with a 3-1 record and maintaining a 12-4 standing for the season.
  • Rylan Pals led Effingham with seven points in their game against Champaign; Hayden Wendling led with 20 points in the game against Mattoon; and Nolan Fearday led with 14 points in the game against Belvidere.
State of Play
  • Effingham struggled throughout the tournament, failing to secure a victory and ending with a 2-14 season standing.
  • Newton rebounded after an initial loss to Highland, securing three successive victories and clinching the consolation championship with a 12-4 season standing.
What's Next

Effingham will need to regroup and strategize to improve their performance for the remainder of the season. Newton will aim to carry the momentum from their tournament success into upcoming games.