Monroe is on a four-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Mount Horeb/Barneveld is on a five-game streak of away wins (also dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Monroe Cheesemakers will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Mount Horeb/Barneveld Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Monroe is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They were just a hair shy of victory on Friday and fell 7-6 to Lodi. While losing is never fun, the Cheesemakers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Wisconsin football rankings (they are ranked 81st, while the Blue Devils are ranked 12th).
Meanwhile, Mount Horeb/Barneveld strolled past Baldwin-Woodville with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 58-39.
Mount Horeb/Barneveld's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chris Kiel led the charge by picking up 102 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 69 yards and a touchdown. Kiel was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards. Another back making a difference was Owen P Preimesberger, who gained 146 total yards and three touchdowns.
Monroe might still be hurting after the 36-13 defeat they got from Mount Horeb/Barneveld when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Thankfully for Monroe, Kasey Helgeson (who threw for 210 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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