The Chesterton boys tennis team improved to 4-3 in Duneland Athletic Conference with a 4-1 victory at Merrillville on Tuesday.

The Trojans got victories in singles from Trey Moffett 6-0, 6-1 over Sam Dinka at No. 2, while Conner Kuhnle beat Mike Spicknall 6-0, 6-0 at No. 3.

In doubles, Ryan Sears and Remy Hoang won at No. 1 over Alex Swierc and Ron Mayersky 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 with Brent Sergent and Brady Wade winning at No. 2 against Montriel Shell and Micah Burgstahler 6-3, 7-5.

Singles -- 1. Nygel Jackson (M) def. Mike Clemens 6-4, 3-6, 6-3; 2. Trey Moffett © def. Sam Dinka 6-0, 6-1; 3. Conner Kuhnle © def. Mike Spicknall 6-0, 6-0.

Doubles -- 1. Ryan Sears/Remy Hoang © def. Alex Swierc/Ron Mayersky 6-4, 5-7, 6-4; 2. Brent Sergent/Brady Wade © def. Montriel Shell/Micah Burgstahler 6-3, 7-5.

Record: Chesterton 6-7 overall (4-3 DAC).

The Chesterton junior varsity got singles victories from Zac Nabhan, Dylan Jayasuriya and Tristen Manuzsak on its way to a 7-0 win over Merrillville.

In doubles, Trojan victors included Christian O’Brien and Tom McGue, James Jewison and Nate Dickinson, Colton Carter and Tanner Fowler and Fred Owens and Conner Archbald.

Posted 9/19/2012