MONROE — Following a 7-0 loss to East Troy on Thursday, Sept. 7, Monroe won its first game in nearly two years with a 4-0 victory over Janesville Parker on Saturday, Sept. 9. The last time the Cheesemakers won was 9-0 against Prairie du Chien on Oct. 19, 2021 in a WIAA regional.

“I’m happy to have finally broken the drought,” Monroe head coach Matt Coplien said. “These boys really deserved this win. However, our work doesn’t stop here. We have half the season to go and plenty of wins left in us. We celebrate this one, but get back to work on Monday.”

Monroe received goals from Osmar Fernandez Sanchez, Brock Brandli, and Matt Setterstrom (2). Nate Richardson recorded the shutout.

“It feels great,” Fernandez Sanchez said. “It could be the motivation we need to move forward. It’s only up from here.”

The Cheesemakers (1-5, 0-1 Rock Valley) host Whitewater on Thursday, Sept. 14 for their second conference game. The Whippets (3-2, 0-1) fell 8-0 to Delavan-Darien (5-4, 1-0) in their conference opener on Thursday. 

Ranked Raiders continue to roll

BELLEVILLE — Since its lone loss to Westosha Central, Sugar River has created a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating Wisconsin Heights-Barneveld and Platteville-Lancaster.

For their fifth shutout of the season, the Raiders beat the Vanguards 4-0 on Thursday, Sept. 7. Aiden Hatleberg led the squad with two goals, followed by one each from Jack Leonard and Josh Potter. Clayton Streiff notched win, stopping four shots on goal, including a penalty kick.

Five different players contributed to Sugar River’s 5-1 over Platteville-Lancaster on Saturday, Sept. 9. Reid Nolden and Brycen Teasdale scored in the first half, followed by goals from Lance Brecklin, Brady Mousseau and Hatleberg in the second half. Streiff started in goal and recorded three saves. Cayden Betts finished the game in net and did not face a shot on goal.   

With the wins, Sugar River, ranked No. 9 in Division 3, improves to 8-1-0 overall and 2-0 in conference.