MILTON — In its 2024 season opener, Monroe drew with Milton 1-1 on Wednesday, Aug. 28. 

“The team played really well,” head coach Matt Coplien said. “We got the fight back in us this season. I’m super proud of not dropping our heads after letting up a goal. The only way to go is up.”

Senior Matthew Setterstrom scored 2:43 into the game, and Milton scored at the 13:07 mark. 

Last season, Monroe finished with a 2-15-2 record and didn’t win its first game until Sept. 9. The Cheesemakers’ first draw came shortly after on Sept. 12.

Similarly, Milton posted a 3-9-4 record in 2023. The Red Hawks earned one conference win in the Badger Large.

Monroe’s home opener occurred on Thursday, Aug. 29. Results from that contest will be in the Wednesday, Sept. 4 edition of the Monroe Times.