Trojans
| 04/29/26 vs La Porte | 10-0 |
| 04/28/26 @ Michigan City | 22-0 |
| 04/25/26 vs New Prairie | 14-4 |
Chesterton entered their tilt with La Porte on Wednesday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Slicers a 10-0 shutout. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 9-3 on April 8th.
Payton Cherep made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out eight over five innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Jillienne Pittman was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double. Lila Miller was another key player, going 1-for-2 with three runs.
Chesterton kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Chesterton's record now sits at 8-4. As for La Porte, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season.
Chesterton and La Porte should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Indiana Rankings. The Trojans (ranked 72nd) will meet Hebron (ranked 302nd) at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, La Porte will take on Michigan City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday with a big rank advantage (138 vs. 309).
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