The Chesterton girls tennis team dominated singles play and had little trouble in picking up a 4-1 win over LaPorte in the DAC opener for both teams on Thursday.

“It was nice to have a convincing win in our DAC opener,” Chesterton coach Gretchen Shinn said. “Everyone played well and enjoyed a conference win.”

Bobbi Modesto was first off the court at No. 1 singles with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Hillary Frye, followed shortly after by Margaret Shinn with a 6-0, 6-1 victory at No. 2 singles over Alison Searle.

J.J. Lee completed the singles sweep with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Hannah Barden at No. 3 singles.

In doubles, Sunny Lee and Rachel McCrum got the Trojans fourth point with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Kristin Sanders and Taylor Crider at No. 1.

Singles -- 1. Bobbi Modesto © def. Hillary Frye 6-0, 6-0; 2. Margaret Shinn © def. Alison Searle 6-0, 6-1; 3. J.J. Lee © def. Hannah Barden 6-2, 6-1.

Doubles -- 1. Sunny Lee-Rachel McCrum © def. Kristin Sanders-Taylor Crider 6-4, 6-2; 2. Morgan Sandelski-Kayla Worster (L) def. Amanda Susnak-Brittny Stephan 7-5, 6-4.

Posted 4/22/2011