Round 2, Effingham St. Anthony Turkey Tournament.

Leo completed a two-game sweep of the Central Illinois town of Effingham Wednesday night, following up Tuesday’s 53-29 handling of Effingham High with a 38-32 decision over Effingham St. Anthony in the St. Anthony Turkey Tournament.

But it wasn’t easy.

The Lions (3-0) never trailed after scoring the first eight points of the game and led by as many as 13 early in the second half. The pesky Bulldogs wouldn’t go away, though, their persistence enabled by Leo’s poor shooting (33 percent, including 4-for-14 on three-pointers) and careless ballhandling (16 turnovers.)

Gabe Looman’s putback bucket made it a one-point game (31-30) with just over two minutes remaining, but Asa Harris’ three-point play gave the Lions some breathing room, and Brian Kizer’s four free throws iced it.

After a Thanksgiving break, they’ll face Edwardsville, also 2-0 in the tournament, on Friday at 3 p.m. Saturday’s schedule will be determined by the results of pool play.

Kizer led the Lions with 10 points and Harris scored eight.