MONROE - When the Monroe boys golf team tees off for the first time this season, the Cheesemakers will do it with two potential No. 1 golfers looking to lead the team back to the sectional.

Monroe has made five straight WIAA Division 2 sectional appearances and if a sixth is in store, senior Collyn Wilde and junior Jack Rogerson will be at the forefront, pulling the Cheesemakers to the green.

"I think it will be harder to make it this year than last year," Monroe coach Braden Rindy said. "I think it's definitely realistic. It will be an accomplishment if we do."

Both veterans Wilde and Rogerson will give the Cheesemakers two formidable golfers who can each be at the top of a contest depending on the tournament. Rogerson averaged an 86.4 per 18 holes last year, and Wilde averaged an 86.6.

"(Wilde) has the power," Rindy said. "We've been working on his accuracy and short game. We are hoping we can bring it all together his last season for his last hurrah."

While Wilde may be the most experienced golfer for Monroe, Rogerson isn't far behind. He's entering his third year on varsity. He's developing into a leader, Rindy noted.

"I think the best thing about him is he's maturing," Rindy said. "He's figuring out he won't be playing golf forever. He appreciates it more. He understands every shot is important."

The two other returning golfers for the Cheesemakers are sophomore Noah Becker and Connor Allen. Both spent time as the Cheesemakers' No. 5 golfer as freshmen last season. Becker worked all winter with Monroe Golf Club professional Todd Edwards on his swing and game.

"He's become such a more solid ball striker this year compared to last year," Rindy said of Becker. "I'm looking forward to seeing what he does under pressure."

Rindy said the No. 5 golfer spot is open and is a big question going into the season. There are several players vying to become the No. 5 golfer, including senior Joe Hauck, junior Bryce Winters and freshman Brennan Boyce. Winters is out for golf for the first time in his high school career.

"He's a good ball striker," Rindy said.

Boyce participated in the Mike Muranyi Junior Golf Foundation for at least five summers, Rindy said.

"I feel like those three are the top ones who have potential," Rindy said. "It's nice to have a solid five. Not having a fifth person and rotating is not ideal. If one of those top four players slip, having a solid fifth guy whose score we could throw in there is great. We just need to have five consistent guys."

Instead of having eight Badger South Conference dual matches during the regular season, Monroe will have four conference mini meets that include every team in the conference. Instead of golfing just nine holes in conference duals like the Cheesemakers did in the past, the mini meets will be 18-hole matches.

"Whenever you play at a high level in golf, you never just play nine holes and than just stop," Rindy said. "Golf is meant to be played in 18 holes. It's like playing half a basketball game. It's just better. Every conference, regional, sectional and state tournament is 18 holes. We will miss less school this spring. Instead of having eight duals, we will have just four mini meets."

Madison Edgewood is the favorite to repeat as Badger South Conference champions. Both the Crusaders and Lodi are considered favorites to make a run to state. Edgewood is the defending WIAA Division 2 state champion. Before last year, the Crusaders finished as the state runner-up two straight years.

Monroe is coming off a surprising second-place finish at conference last year.

"We will be mid to low this season," Rindy said of the conference. "We lost our best players, and we are looking to rebuild some spots. We need to play smart golf to reach sectionals again this year."