Monroe Boys' varsity soccer team chalked up another first with their 1-0 win over Dexter on Monday night. It was the first victory in 14 attempts against the Dreadnoughts. A 2-2 tie in 2022 was the previous best result. (1-12-1 All Time) The game was rescheduled after the rainout on August 27 and the Trojans wasted no time applying pressure on the hosts goal from the start. Logan Brockway, Israel Vargas and Jovanny Gallegos all had shots from long range and Brian Palmer was a constant threat. Dexter rebounded and ended the half stronger and earned a string of corners but stalwart defending by the Trojan defense and keeper Nathan Sanchez kept the goal intact.

The second half was an even affair and the game looked  destined for a 0-0 score line until Bryson Lane intercepted a ball on halfway, marched forward and threaded a precise ball between the central defenders to Brian Palmer who neatly lifted the ball over the advancing keeper. Monroe had further chances to add to their lead but shots by Vargas and Palmer (twice) were well saved by the home keeper. As the game drew to a conclusion forwards Edwin Sanchez, Logan Brockway, Evan Ortiz and Tobin Becker constantly harried the Dexter backline and prevented them building any constructive attacks. Freshman Rooney Scoles also played well in his debut for the Varsity team.

In a further sign of progress Monroe now qualifies for the top four championship bracket for the first time and will play Saline, Skyline and Huron to decide the outcome of the SEC Red title.

Monroe next opponent will likely be Saline away on Thursday Sept 19 at 7:00PM (To Be Confirmed)

Monroe  7-3-1 for the season.