MCFARLAND — The Cheesemakers took care of business yet again in Week 3, but the armored vehicle of the state’s top-ranked D3 team took another dent on the season’s drive. George Brukwicki, the team’s starting QB and CB, was injured in the first half and did not return in Monroe’s 36-0 route of McFarland on Sept. 2.
Brukwicki’s replacement, Ethan Rosenstiel, completed a pair of passes for 33 yards and managed the offense with no major blemishes while filling in. He also picked up a key fourth-down conversion by turning a rollout pass into a scramble for the first-down marker that kept a drive alive.
Senior fullback Alex Hernandez led the way on the ground, pounding out 163 yards on 23 carries, scoring a touchdown. Kaden Kuester had four carries for 19 yards and two scores, while Keatin Sweeney touched the ball eight times for 52 yards and two scores. Lane Meyer added 47 yards on five rushing attempts, and Tucker Markham collected 50 yards on just three carries, as the Cheesemakers spread the rock around.
Markham led Monroe’s defense with eight tackles. Charlie Wiegel and Aaron Benzschawel each had a sack. The Cheesemakers kept the speedy Spartans to just 79 yards of offense, including -2 yards on 19 carries. McFarland starting QB Cooper Kennedy was 3 of 4 passing for 19 yards before getting hurt just a few plays after Brukwicki. Replacement Bray Roder was 5 of 10 for 62 yards in Kennedy’s stead.
Monroe returns home for back-to-back games in Weeks 4-5. Evansville comes to town Sept. 9, with Jefferson stopping by on Cheese Days weekend, Sept. 16.
Brodhead-Juda 41, Richland Center 8
RICHLAND CENTER — Leon Saunders had 193 yards rushing on 13 carries with two touchdowns to lead the Cardinals to victory.
Brodhead-Juda entered the game ranked third in Division 5 in the WisSports.net Coaches Poll.
The Cardinals have now outscored their opponents 115-20 on the season. They host Platteville in Week 4.
Beloit Turner 27, NG-Monticello 12
BELOIT — The Glarner Knights fought valiantly, but in the end it was the Trojans that pulled away with the victory.
NGM quarterback Max Marty was 10-for-24 passing for 223 yards and a score, but two interceptions. He also had 85 yards rushing and led the team in tackles with 14.
Justin Engen had 40 yards on the ground for NGM, and added 12 tackles. AC Strok had five catches for 174 yards and a touchdown.
The Knights had 353 yards of offense, but turned the ball over twice. Turner had 407 yards of offense, including 269 yards rushing on 47 carries. Connor Hughes was 6 of 17 for 138 yards passing with two TDs, and added 92 yards on 13 attempts on the ground. Jayce Kurth led Turner with 127 rushing yards.
New Glarus-Monticello will host D4 fourth-ranked Madison Edgewood in Week 4.
River Ridge 64, Parkview-Albany 0
PATCH GROVE — The Vikings struggled in Week 3, getting blanked on the road at River Ridge.
The Wildcats led 25-0 after the first quarter and 51-0 at halftime. Overall, River Ridge were a perfect 6-for-6 passing for 110 yards and added another 323 yards on the ground. The Wildcats also picked off three passes and recovered a fumble. One of the interceptions was returned for a touchdown in the second quarter.
In Week 4, Parkview-Albany faces another tough challenge, with Benton-Scales Mound-Shullsburg coming to town.
In other area action, Mineral Point defeated Pecatonica-Argyle 35-14.
