Baseball (2-5, 1-4 Badger South):> Behind some gutty pitching by starter Mike Rear and reliever Mitch Tordoff, the Cheesemakers pulled out their first Badger South win, a 6-5 victory Tuesday over host Stoughton.

Softball (9-1, 4-0 Badger South):> The Lady Cheesemakers survived one of the many tough schedule spots this season will see, with rain and snow makeups. After winning an emotional 2-0 Badger South tilt in Verona on Monday, Monroe survived Stoughton, 3-0, at home Tuesday night.

Track and Field: >After merely being happy to survive Friday's slick Simpson Relays at home, both Cheesemaker squads swept Tuesday's triple-dual with McFarland and Madison Edgewood.

Tennis: >If the well-traveled Cheesemakers had to split 4-3 decisions, they'll be glad it went down the way it did this week. Monroe lost a non-conference heartbreaker Monday in Sauk Prairie but rebounded to edge Monona Grove on Tuesday, also on the road.

Soccer: >The Cheesemakers did not have a promising match Tuesday, falling 4-1 at Stoughton. Now Monroe must host Verona on Thursday while still seeking a Badger South victory.

Golf: >Now that the season is in full swing, the Cheesemakers are getting some battle-testing. No. 5 hitter Alex Holmes narrowly got Monroe past Monona Grove at The Oaks on Tuesday by shooting a 45 in the 159-160 Badger Conference victory.

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The year of the cat: >Juda knocked off its second powerhouse already this season with an 8-3 win over Pecatonica in Juda on Monday evening behind seven solid innings from Jake Ramos and Tyler Lincoln's 3-for-3 night that featured a homer.

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Pokey pace prevails: >Monticello drew six walks and wore out Argyle's pitching staff in order to take a 5-4 decision over the Orioles on the Ponies' home diamond.

One proud family: >Freshman Erika and senior Kayla Stampfli combined to pitch a no-hitter against visiting Barneveld Monday night in an 8-0 non conference victory.

Warriors win slim: >In a clash of Six Rivers East powerhouses, Black Hawk came up with a 3-run rally in the top of the sixth inning, while senior Janel Rupnow went the distance on the pitching plate in a 3-2 victory.

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Sweep fests: >Both Sugar River and Brodhead-Juda's boys and girls squads swept their conference triple-duals Tuesday evening.

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Piercing through the pack:> Brodhead senior Jaimie Pierson bounced back from a rough night before at Evansville Country Club to post a 76 Friday during the Evansville Invitational, good to tie him for medalist honors.

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Baseball>

Tonight - Albany at Juda, 4:30 p.m.: Proximity is just one factor in why this matchup between pleasant Six Rivers East surprises will be a must-see.

Softball>

Tonight - Black Hawk at Monticello, 4:30 p.m.: The Warriors look to rebound while the Ponies try to stay hot.

Friday - Madison Edgewood at Monroe, 5 p.m.: The Lady Cheesemakers look to run their Badger South record to 5-0.

Golf>

Friday - Verona at Monroe, 4 p.m.: The Cheesemakers finally break in the friendly confines of The Monroe Country Club.