Chesterton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 51-40 to the Merrillville Pirates. The Trojans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Isabelle Connors, who posted nine points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Kenedi Bradley, who went 7 of 12 on her way to 19 points.
Chesterton's record now sits at 10-7. As for Merrillville, they pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Chesterton will challenge Hobart at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Merrillville, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 58-47 win against Westville on the 11th.
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