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Girls spikers picking up steam

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 09:40

 

Win the Big Eight Conference.

That’s always the first goal for Middleton’s girls volleyball team. And the Cardinals took a big step toward that objective last Thursday.

Middleton won a thrilling five-set match against visiting Verona, 25-18, 25-18, 22-25, 23-25, 15-9, and stayed unbeaten in the league. The Cardinals also defeated Madison West, 25-13, 25-18, 25-15, last Tuesday.

Those wins set up a Big Eight showdown that was held Tuesday night between Middleton and Sun Prairie that will determine the league champion.

“Beating Verona meant that we are one step closer to repeating as Big Eight champions,” Middleton coach Franco Marcos said. “They have a great setter and we were able to keep them out of system most of the match.”

Middleton raced to a 2-0 lead over Verona, only to see the Wildcats storm back. In the decisive fifth game, though, the Cardinals prevailed.

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Boys spikers shine at Kaukauna

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 09:37

 

Middleton’s boys volleyball team had a myriad of goals at last Saturday’s Kaukauna Invite.

• Stick around for most of the day. Check.

• Play at a high level against some of the state’s elite. Check.

• Prove that they can be a force come the postseason. Check.

The Cardinals played extremely well all day, reached the tournament semifinals, and fell to eventual champion New Berlin United.

“Here’s what I keep telling my team – take care of the ball, play defense and win the long rally and not a lot of teams in state can beat you,” Middleton coach Ben White said. “Saturday was the first day where we truly played defense. 

“Our blockers did a great job funneling the opponents’ hits. If we can do that and keep in system, we’re going to be a tough out once we get to the postseason.”

Middleton opened with a 21-6, 21-8 win over Appleton West.

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MHS runners hang tough

Submitted by MTT News Desk on Wed, 10/02/2013 - 09:35

 

Middleton’s girls cross country team won’t relax. They can’t.

And if there was ever a desire to do so, last Saturday told the Cardinals there can’t be an slippage. Only improvement.

Middleton finished fourth at the star-studded 33-team Midwest Invite held last Saturday in Janesville.

Defending state champion Arrowhead won the event with 90 points, while Neenah (92), Sun Prairie (123), Middleton (165) and Madison West (188) rounded out the top five.

While the Cardinals were relatively pleased with their showing, they fully understand the perils that lie ahead. Both Sun Prairie and Madison West are in Middleton’s sectional later this month, and only two of those three teams will advance to state.

“We need to stay focused on improving,” Middleton co-coach Isaac Mezera said. “We aren't that far from Sun Prairie and West isn't too far behind us.  

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