PORTAGE - The Monroe girls basketball team had three players reach double figures as the Cheesemakers defeated Portage 51-45 in a WIAA Division 2 regional quarterfinal Tuesday night.
Monroe (6-17) was led by senior Brooke McBain and sophomore Taylor Barrett who each scored 12 points. Monroe senior Molly Hlubek added 10 points. The Cheesemakers jumped out to a 16-8 first quarter lead and set the tone on the defensive end.
Five different Cheesemaker players scored in the first quarter and the Cheesemakers built a 27-17 halftime lead.
"The key in the first quarter is we got a little bit of confidence," Monroe coach Sam Mathiason said. "It's one of those things when you hit a couple of shots and it gives you confidence and a little bit more energy."
Mathiason was excited with the Cheesemakers' defensive play.
"I told them after the game I was really proud of their defensive effort," Mathiason said. "We did a good job of making it tough on them."
With the win, Monroe advances to play at Monona Grove on Friday.
"Hopefully, we play with the same energy," he said.
Monroe (6-17) was led by senior Brooke McBain and sophomore Taylor Barrett who each scored 12 points. Monroe senior Molly Hlubek added 10 points. The Cheesemakers jumped out to a 16-8 first quarter lead and set the tone on the defensive end.
Five different Cheesemaker players scored in the first quarter and the Cheesemakers built a 27-17 halftime lead.
"The key in the first quarter is we got a little bit of confidence," Monroe coach Sam Mathiason said. "It's one of those things when you hit a couple of shots and it gives you confidence and a little bit more energy."
Mathiason was excited with the Cheesemakers' defensive play.
"I told them after the game I was really proud of their defensive effort," Mathiason said. "We did a good job of making it tough on them."
With the win, Monroe advances to play at Monona Grove on Friday.
"Hopefully, we play with the same energy," he said.
