The Chesterton boys soccer team improved to 2-1 in Duneland Athletic Conference play and 4-1 overall with an 8-1 victory over Merrillville on Wednesday night.

“I thought we played very well,” Chesterton coach Jamie Sensibaugh said. “We kept the ball on the ground and tried to play quicker. We played outside and wide and that created a lot of chances to score.”

The Trojans outshot the Pirates 14-3 on the night, including a hat trick by sophomore Billy Biehl and two goals from Colin Ringas.

Other goal scorers included Nick Barango, James Halpin and Jared O’Dell.

Assists came from Zach Froman, Barango, Eric Dreischerf, Cole Gordon and Kyle Kogler.

The Trojans return to the field on Saturday at home when they face off against Munster. The junior varsity game is scheduled for a 10 a.m. kickoff.

The Chesterton boys junior varsity soccer team improved to 4-0-1 with a 2-0 victory overMerrillville.

Goals were scored by Jameson Sensibaugh and Datin Ringas. Joey Dishman recorded two saves.

Posted 8/30/2012