The Monroe Cheesemakers won their first Rock Valley conference dual tennis match of the year, 6-1 over Big Foot on April 15 at Monroe. With the win, the Cheesemakers are 3-1 overall and 1-0 in the Rock Valley conference.

At No. 1 singles, senior Matthew Setterstrom of Monroe defeated Jack Kammermeier of Big Foot, 7-5, 6-3. The Cheesemakers were victorious again at No. 2 singles as senior Alex Gerrits of Monroe defeated Ethan Rurey of Big Foot, 6-3, 7-6 (1). Another Cheesemaker win occurred at No. 3 singles as freshman Allen Gerrits of Monroe defeated Michael Pecht of Big Foot, 6-4, 6-4. The Cheesemakers were unable to get a sweep at singles as No. 4 singles Wyatt Vail of Big Foot defeated sophomore Cash McCabe of Monroe, 6-4, 6-2. 

The Cheesemakers did get a sweep at doubles as No. 1 Carsen Bartholf and Hamilton Stites of Monroe defeated Elliot Vail and Yeison Santos of Big Foot, 6-1, 6-3. At No. 2 doubles, Travis Saunders and Caleb Figi of Monroe defeated Bo Seagren and Ryan Swaney of Big Foot, 6-1, 6-2. Monroe completed the sweep at No. 3 doubles as Graysan Bartholf and Eli Salzwedel of Monroe defeated Jesse Ocampo and Logan McHugh of Big Foot, 6-3, 7-5. 

Monroe coach Matt Bordner said the Cheesemakers were scrappy and patient and he was especially happy with the way his team played at doubles. 

“Our doubles lineup swept, which was great to see with the amount of time we’ve worked with our doubles teams over the past week or so. We’re getting better with our doubles movement and volleys but have plenty of work ahead,” said Bordner.

Monroe hosted Madison Country Day-Abundant Life in high school tennis on April 17.