The Chesterton boys soccer team took control early and never let Highland back in the game as they pitched a 3-0 shutout on Saturday.

“This was a nice win coming off a tough game on Wednesday,” Chesteton coach Jamie Sensibaugh said. “It was nice to have the opportunity to play everyone and get some rest for some of the team as we enter a very difficult week with games on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.”

Trojan Nick Barango got things going early for Chesterton as he took a pass from Cole Gordon across the box for a 1-0 lead. Barango scored again before halftime off a pass from Billy Biehl on the far post.

The Trojans’ final goal of the game came off a shot from Kyle Kogler from just inside the 18 after a pass from Jason Garmany.

Caleb Gmyrek recorded three saves in picking up his third shutout of the year.

Chesterton -- Nick Barango 2 goals; Kyle Kogler 1 goal; Cole Gordon 1 assist; Billy Biehl 1 assist; Jason Garmany 1 assist; Caleb Gmyrek 3 saves.

Highland -- Marco Guerrero 8 saves.

Record: Chesterton 5-3.

Junior Varsity: Chesterton 4, Highland 0.

The Chesterton junior varsity soccer team improved to 6-0-2 on the year with a 4-0 victory over Highland on Saturday.

Trojan goals were scored by David Mudd (2), Jason Garmany and Sam Gutierrez.

Posted 9/10/2012