Monroe High School - M Book Yearbook (Monroe, WI)

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WRESTLERS Go To State Pat Zimmerman, John Witt, and Tom Witt all reached the State Championships last year. Tom won his first match, lost his second, but then withdrew due to an injury. Pat won his first match, then lost his next two. Joh Witt made it all the way to the final, where he lost, taking second place. Mr. Simonis recalled, We had a successful Varsity season, especially as a tournament team. The Monroe team won its own invitational, placed second at the Mineral Point tournament, third at the Midstates Classic, and second at the regional. Several individuals won championships at these tournaments. The team was not as successful in thier dual meet season. They lacked experience in some spots, but the upper weights did especially well throughout the season. Several individuals has outstanding seasons and established somenew team records. Tim Buehler set a record for takedowns with 56. joh Witt made a record in team points with 214.5. The Junior Varsity had a somewhat successful season. Their record was slightly below 500. Tony Fuchs and Nick Petterson wrestled very well at 167 lbs. and heavyweight, respectively. All twenty-two J.V. wrestlers got at least one match one matchin. Overall, it was an extremely successful season for the Monroe team. Their depth in some areas helped them especially int eh tournaments. But the three berths and a second place finish in the State tournament were the highlights of the season. John Witt uses the final seconds before the start of a match to intimidate his opponent in a stare down. Pat Zimmerman, on top as usual. Pat reached the state tournament, winning one match and losing two. Monroe Varsity and J.V. Wrestling: Front: Aaron Haldiman, Greg Wyss, John Bartles, Dean Ethridge, Gavin Breadon, Curt Hein, Adam Conti, Kendall Field, John Amacher, Bobby Copeland. Second row: Blaine Oxenreider, Tim Buehler, John Goltz, Greg Ovadal, Tony Fuchs, Barry Wald, Tony Elmer, Stuart Grossen, Brian Theiler, Kerry Stamm. Back row: Tomm Witt, Brian Leitzinger, Jesse Armstrong, John Witt, Wil Brown, Brad Stewart, Pat Zimmerman, Steve Haldiman, Dan Whitehead. Wrestling

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Varsity Girl's Basketball Monroe Opponent 58 Madison West 31 41 Oregon 19 76 Stoughton 49 60 Rockford Jefferson 32 64 Delavan- Darien 24 54 De Forest 23 52 Fort Atkinson 16 58 Waunakee 52 44 Edge wood 42 46 Monona Grove 42 59 Sauk Prairie 43 60 Middleton 24 36 Oregon 17 72 Stoughton 38 76 De Forest 22 51 Fort Atkinson 25 64 Waunakee 46 41 Monona Grove 39 61 Sauk Prairie 25 53 Middleton 40 43 Janesville Parker 39 47 Beloit Memorial 31 50 I ake Geneva 39 35 Watertown 33 50 Hudson 44 50 Bayport 39 32 Heartland Arrowhead 56 Monroe and Waunakee brawl for the ball at the Waunakee hoops. Denise Stiner goes over the top for the basket. Peggy Shreve cuts through the Waunakee defense for 2 points. Monona Grove unsuccessfully attempts ot keep Maureen Deignan from a bucket. Varsity girls Basketball: Front: Jill Wyttenwyler, Denise Stiner, Becky Klemm, Caroline Scott. Middle: Kandy Wunschel, team manager, Maureen Deignan, Kari Phillips, Jodi Indergand. Back Mr. Deignan, katy Deignan, Peggy Shreve Ellen Sathoff, Carrie Ballard, Jenni Carter, Sarah Munro, Mr. Jones. Varsity Girls' Basketball 23

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 Monroe Wrestling Monroe Opponent 28 Darlington 27 35 Deforest 29 37 Waunakee 22 21 Fort Atkinson 30 14 Sauk Prairie 32 22 Middleton 39 37 Oregon 27 48 Monona Grove 19 25 Stoughton 40 Tournament record Mineral Point 2nd Mid State Classic 3rd Badger State Invitational 9th Monroe Invitational 1st Badger conference 4th Regional 2nd Sectional 2nd State 15th Jesse Armstrong has his opponent in a half-nelson. The half-nelson is used to move an opponent into a pinning position. John Witt tries to escape from his opponent's grasp, witt reached the state finals and placed second. Jesse Armstrong gracefully maneuvers his opponent aroung the mat. Mr. Simonis can be seen in the background watching intently. Tom Witt clamps his opponent, hoping to put him into a pin combination, tom, like his brother, also made it to state. Wrestling 25