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

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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

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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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Todd Brayko attempts to clear his first shot at the high jump. Todd had a strong year for Monroe. MHS Boys Track. Front: Bobby Copeland, Toby Meier, Adam Conti, Tim Riese, Travis Bachim, Shan Bocklund, Mark Elmer, Tim Beuhler, Mike Amacher. Row 2: Aaron Bergeman, Phil Bemhagen, Todd Brayko, Chad Zimmerman, Chris O'Berem, Tyler Erlandson, Kory Stoehr, Mark Templeton, Brett Pandow, Dan Neuenschwander, Dean Ethridge. Row 3: Coach Mr. Glendenning, Mr. Martin, Jamie Lickes, Chris Jones, Dan Whitehead, Jude Maurer, Jim Krueger, Todd Masshardt, Greg Quinn, Craig Conti, Jason Coppes, Brian Dombkowski, Mark Lueck, Mr. Scott. Chris Jones hands off to Tim Riese in the mile relay. The mile relay made it to sectionals for the team. With a look of determination on his face, senior pole vaulter Chris O'Berem prepares to hurdle himself over the bar. 26 Boys' Track