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Monroe loses heartbreaker to Beloit Turner
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BELOIT - It was a bad case of deja vu for the Monroe baseball team after a throwing error led to a loss for the Cheesemakers against Beloit Turner, 6-5.

With a runner on first base, Beloit layed down a sacrifice bunt, but instead of Monroe collecting the out at first base the throw went down the right field line and before the Cheesemakers could get the ball to home plate, Beloit scored the winning run.

The ending was similar to the one in Monroe's early season loss to Deerfield. Monroe coach Dustin Huffman said the ending was hard to swallow.

"It's a tough way to lose especially after it happening earlier in the season," Huffman said.

Monroe opened the scoring with a run in the third inning, and they took the lead with four runs in the fourth inning. All that offense came against Turner's number two starter, Brandan Noack: a fact that Huffman hopes will give his team confidence.

"We were getting to their starting pitching throughout. We were actually squaring him up pretty good," Huffman said. "Hopefully that gives them confidence. We had them beat for the most part, just couldn't close them out."

Alex Einbeck led Monroe offensively, finishing 2-for-4 at the plate with a run scored. Freshman Jaron Kuester had the big hit in the fourth inning, lacing a two-RBI triple for his first extra base hit of the year.

Huffman was happy to see his freshman come up in a big spot.

"You could tell he was excited" Huffman said. "He showed signs of breaking through, and he finally did. It was an overall nice inning."

The lead did not hold, though, and a long sixth inning got Turner back into the game.

After Monroe recorded the first out in the inning, Turner started building a rally.

The next batter drew a walk, followed by a wild pitch and a walk to load the bases. Then came the runs on a single, a hit-by-pitch a walk and another hit-by-pitch.

Huffman said Monroe needed to find a way to close out the inning and they didn't.

"(Turner) basically scored their runs with one hit, which we can't do," Huffman said. "We gave ourselves a chance still tied (at the end of the inning)."

However, Monroe could not muster any offense in the top of the seventh, and Turner quickly got the win on the error in the bottom half of the inning.

The two teams could face each other in the regional playoff, as Turner will most likely be a No. 2 seed and Monroe (2-14, 0-8 Badger South) could settle in as a No. 5 seed.

The Cheesemakers will travel to take on Fort Atkinson on Tuesday, May 14.



Argyle 11, Monticello 3

MONTICELLO - Early errors proved costly for the Monticello baseball team, as the Ponies fell to Argyle in a Six Rivers East tilt.

The Orioles put up a total of nine runs in the first three innings, thanks in large part to defensive miscues by the Ponies.

Monticello committed six errors in the game, including two in the first inning. Monticello starter Bryce Klitzke took the loss. Klitzke went the distance for the Ponies, allowing 11 runs ( seven earned) on 11 hits while walking six and striking out eight.

Monticello coach Scott White said the errors, coupled with the walks, made it hard for Monticello to stay in the game.

"You compound those ... and it's pretty hard to shut a team down," White said.

Even though they were in an early hole, White said his team settled down and, more importantly, settled in to the game for the first time in a long while.

"After the first inning, Bryce Klizke really settled down. He gained confidence as the game went on," White said. "We had a couple guys step up, and they seemed to relax. We looked like a baseball team. They were just in the game tonight for the first time in a while."

Klitzke led the team offensively with two hits, and Lucas Marty and Tyler Pusel each added a hit.

Argyle starter Alec Treuthardt got the win, after pitching seven innings. He allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out eight and walking one.

Treuthardt also contributed at the plate, collecting two hits. Treuthardt was joined in the two-hit club by Kyle Emberson and Tylor Henneman.

When asked if his team's relaxation in the face of defeat made White excited for their next contest, he replied, "Absolutely."

The Ponies will host Highland at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, while Argyle will travel to take on Black Hawk.

"I'd like to obviously have a good practice tomorrow and hope it carries over," White said. "We've been pressing for some time."
HWY 78 rivalry favors Argyle
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BLANCHARDVILLE — In a back-and-forth game that featured 13 lead changes, Argyle came from behind to defeat Pecatonica 61-54 in a Six Rivers East contest Dec. 10. Although the Vikings outscored the Orioles 27-6 from three-point range, Argyle made 10 more field goals and eight free throws.

Ike Waage led Argyle with a double-double, scoring 19 points with 13 rebounds. Deacon Kuebli scored a team-best 22 points with eight rebounds. Jeremiah Collins also finished in double figures with 11 points.

Griffin Noll paced Pecatonica with 16 points, including four three-pointers. Martin Anderson chipped in 10 points. Luke Leonard was one point away from a double-double, grabbing 10 rebounds with nine points.


ALBANY 52, JUDA 23

ALBANY — By playing a clean game and making their free-throw attempts, the Comets downed the Panthers in a Six Rivers East matchup Dec. 10. Albany committed five fouls compared to Juda’s 26 and made 17 of 30 free throws.

Tyler Patchen led the Comets with 15 points and was a defensive threat with six deflections and six steals. Ty Durtschi followed with 13 points. He was one of three players with five rebounds, including Kaden Zurfluh and Nate Stokstad.

Jayden Brown paced the Panthers with 13 points, making the lone three-pointer in 21 team attempts. Braydon Steinmann snagged nine boards. Three Panthers fouled out, including Brown, Treston Gobeli and Diesel Ostby.


BELMONT 53, MONTICELLO 42

MONTICELLO — Free throws may not appear to be a big part of the game, but that was the difference in a Six Rivers crossover contest between the Ponies and Braves Dec. 10. Monticello was just 3-for-14 from the charity stripe, while Belmont made 15 of 22 attempts.

Hunter Grossen paces the Ponies with 16 points, including a pair of three-pointers. Alex Roe followed with nine points and two three-pointers. Mason McCutchin crashed the boards for six rebounds.


PARKVIEW 69, BLACK HAWK 41

SOUTH WAYNE — Eli Schliem scored more than half of his team’s points in a nonconference loss on Dec. 9. The senior recorded 25 points, making two three-pointers and going 9-for-11 from the free-throw line. The next highest scorer was Jacob Woodruff with six points.

On Dec. 10, Black Hawk fell to Barneveld 70-18.


DARLINGTON 89, FENNIMORE 60

FENNIMORE — After falling off the Division 4 WisSports.net Coaches Poll, the Redbirds responded with a convincing win over SWAL opponent Golden Eagles on Dec. 10.

Zeke Zuberbuhler shot 57% from the field, finishing with 28 points. He was 2-for-3 from the charity stripe and made four of 10 attempts beyond the arc. Broker Buschor was a rebound away from a double-double, scoring 16 points with nine rebounds.


RIVER VALLEY 63, BRODHEAD 54

BRODHEAD — Trailing by just one at halftime, the Cardinals fell off in the second half of a nonconference contest against the Blackhawks Dec. 9.

River Valley’s Hughson Thatcher was a thorn in Brodhead’s side, scoring 30 points — as much as the Cardinals’ top two scorers Cullen Walker (19 points) and Gabe Bockhop (11 points). Brody Riese led Brodhead on the boards with eight rebounds.


LANCASTER 69, BELLEVILLE 52

LANCASTER — Three Wildcats scored in double figures, but it wasn’t enough to take down the ninth-ranked Flying Arrows in a nonconference contest Dec. 10. 

Jackson Scholey led Belleville with 19 points, followed by Adam Cann with 12 and Evan Thomas with 11. Brendan Pawloski snagged 10 rebounds.