Basketball Recap: Hailey Geiser Key Part of a Team Effort in Trojans Win

Chesterton hadn't done well against Crown Point recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Chesterton Trojans came out on top against the Crown Point Bulldogs by a score of 49-37. This was payback for the Trojans, who suffered a 45-43 loss the last time these two teams met.

Hailey Geiser

Points

01/23/25 vs Crown Point	9
11/15/24 @ Munster	5
01/09/24 vs Hobart	5
12/27/23 vs McCutcheon	5
12/20/24 vs Valparaiso	4

Chesterton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hailey Geiser, who posted nine points and five rebounds. That's the most points Geiser has posted since back in November of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenedi Bradley, who went 6 of 15 en route to 18 points.

Chesterton smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in four consecutive matches.

Crown Point's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ivy Henderson, who put up nine points and five boards. Ava Richie was another key player, putting up nine points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Chesterton has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.8 points per game. As for Crown Point, their loss was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 11-11.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Chesterton will take on Andrean at 7:00 p.m. on January 31st. As for Crown Point, they will challenge Hanover Central at 7:00 p.m. on January 30th. Crown Point is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51 points per game this season.