Monroe Bearcat senior Bryce Niemi reaches the plate before a pickoff attempt at first base by Stanwood junior TJ McQuery during an exciting post season match, Monroe beat Stanwood 5 - 0 under a threatening sky at Monroe on Saturday, May 4. With strong pitching by sophomore AJ Welch and a remarkable second Inning where the Bearcats had four runs, Monroe dominated its home diamond.
Monroe was 17-4, 13-1 league as of Monday, and will be playing their next postseason game Tuesday night, May 7 after press time, at Funko Field against Edmonds-Woodway (also 17-4, 13-1 league as of Monday). This key quarterfinal game will decide which team advances to play in the 3A district championship game Saturday, May 11 to happen at Funko Field in Everett.