The Chesterton girls soccer team improved to 5-2 on the year and 2-1 in Duneland Athletic Conference play with a 7-0 victory at Merrillville.

Autianna Peters put the Trojans on top early on with a goal before Dayna Gallo found Bridget Brendza for a tally and a 2-0 Chesterton lead at the half.

The Trojans dominated play after the break to the tune of four more goals en route to the victory.

Second half goals came from Sam Wilson, Madisyn Coudriet, Nicki Kollar and Brendza (2). Peters dished out three second half assists with Watson and Brendza each recording one.

Alex Bucko recorded the shutout for the Trojans anchoring a defense that included solid play from Sara Tumbas, Angie Jeka, Haley Charlebois, Bethany Molnar, Kristen Mabry and Claire Brady. Elizabeth Benson continued her solid play in the midfield.

The Trojans return to the field next Tuesday when they host Crown Point. The junior varsity contest is set for a 5 p.m. kickoff.

The Chesterton junior varsity girls soccer team cruised to a 9-2 victory over Merrillville on Tuesday.

Trojan goals were scored by Haley Ochoa, Maddy Jones, Katie Green, Marissa Sullivan, Kaylee Lindahl, Grace Geenen and Nadia Mario.

Assists came from Green, Natalie Petro, Geenan and Claire Galloway.