First impressions are often the most telling.
And if that’s the case, it could be another banner season for Middleton’s boys soccer team.
The Cardinals went to Mount Horeb last Tuesday and routed the Vikings, 5-1, in their season-opener. Middleton senior defender Jack Hagstrom, a two-time all-state player, led the Cardinals with three goals.
“Jack Hagstrom was too much for us on set pieces,” Mount Horeb coach Mark Newman said. “He is a two-time all-state player and it showed.”
It was an impressive victory, considering Mount Horeb was the WIAA Division 2 state runner-up a year ago.
The game was tied, 1-1, at halftime. Middleton then erupted with four second half goals and pulled away.
“It took us until the second half to get going,” said Middleton first-year Ben Kollasch, who earned a victory in his debut. “In the first half Mount Horeb showed why they have been to the last three state tournaments.