Monroe County Region high school sports roundup for Wednesday, May 6

Charlotte Finch also played strong defense in front of goalkeeper Olivia Parker.

Milan, which suffered heavy graduation loses after last season, pushed its record to 5-3-2.

Ellie Budd scores the first goal for Milan during a 4-0 victory over St. Mary Catholic Central during a 4-0 Milan win in a Huron League round-robin game on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.

“We replaced a lot of girls,” Hayes said. “We doing a lot of new things and trying out new people.”

He believes his team is rounding into shape with the state tournament set to begin on May 20.

“This definitely boosts their confidence,” Hayes aid. “They’re seeing that the things we do in practice work. … Slow and steady wins the race. I feel like we are ready (for the state tournament).”

WEDNESDAY’S TOP PERFORMERS

BASEBALL

Dalen Cosby and Landon Loveland, Monroe: Each gave up just one run in a 4-1, 3-1 sweep of Bedford. The Trojans gave up seven runs in dropping a single game to the Mules on Monday. Loveland tossed a 5-hit completed game in the opener, then Cosby give up just one hit in the nightcap before Jaydin Hopper come on for the final out. Landin Wells went 2-for-3 to lead the offense in the first game. Asher Simmons had two hits, including a double, and Carson Liedel homered in the second game. Keagan Dixon went 2-for-2 in the first game for Bedford.

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Sisters lift Milan soccer past SMCC, Monroe baseball sweeps Bedford