Say cheese! Monroe runs by West Salem to win first state title since 1994

MADISON, Wis. — Tucker Markham rushed for 170 yards and scored 4 touchdowns, while Alex Hernandez added 122 more on the ground to lead Monroe past West Salem in the Division 3 state championship game.

State Champs!

Monroe runs by West Salem to win their first title since 1994 #wisfb @monroeschoolsWI pic.twitter.com/JThQiue44K

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) November 18, 2022

The Cheesemakers rushed for 341 yards and 5 touchdowns and forced 4 turnovers in the 35-14 win.

“That is just going to be something to remember forever. And I hope I made him proud.”@Tmarkham21: 170 Yds, 4 TD@31HernandezAlex: 122 Yds

Monroe (@monroeschoolsWI) runs wild & wins 1st state title since 1994.

(Stay for the hug with Toby Golembiewski & his dad) #wisfb pic.twitter.com/b9MDcbWucl

— Zach Hanley (@ZachHanley2) November 18, 2022

The title is Monroe’s first football championship since 1994.

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