There's no place like home for the Chesterton Trojans, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Andrean 37-35. This was payback for Chesterton, who suffered a 57-46 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Ciara Bonner was nothing short of spectacular: she scored 19 points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points she has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenedi Bradley, who scored 11 points along with two steals.
When it comes to explaining why Andrean lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Maddie Walton. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on 11 points and 11 rebounds. Walton is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last five games she's played. Another player making a difference was Lindsay Arcella, who scored nine points along with two steals.
Chesterton's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-7. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.6 points per game. As for Andrean, their loss dropped their record down to 10-14.
Chesterton will square off against the Vikings at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Valparaiso is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 56.9 points per game this season. As for Andrean, they will take on the Fighting Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in Indiana (Lake Station Edison is ranked 189th, while the Fighting 59ers are ranked 185th).
