# HISTORY MADE! CHESTERTON FOOTBALL CAPTURES FIRST-EVER SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! The Chesterton Trojans made history Friday night, capturing the first IHSAA Football Sectional Championship in school history with an impressive 27-7 victory over the Munster Mustangs! In front of an enthusiastic home crowd, the Trojans delivered a memorable performance, putting the finishing touches on a historic night for Chesterton Football. The victory marks a milestone achievement for the program and the culmination of the hard work, dedication, and perseverance demonstrated by these student-athletes and coaches throughout the season. Under the leadership of Head Coach Mark Peterson, who is in his 14th season at Chesterton and 20th season overall as a head coach, the Trojans have continued to build their program and establish a winning tradition. This year's team has embraced the challenges of a demanding schedule and found its stride when it mattered most. The Trojans entered the postseason determined to make a run and delivered two impressive victories, defeating Michigan City 31-13 in the sectional semifinals before taking down Munster 27-7 in the championship game. A FIRST-EVER SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. A MOMENT THAT WILL FOREVER BE PART OF CHESTERTON ATHLETIC HISTORY! ### SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GEAR Want to be part of the celebration? Sectional Championship T-shirts and other championship merchandise are available for purchase! Visit the online store to order your Chesterton Football Sectional Championship gear: CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GEAR: https://chestertontrojans.com/Article/166912 ### NEXT UP: REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! The Trojans aren't finished yet! Chesterton advances to the IHSAA Regional Championship this Friday night, November 13, traveling to Concord High School to take on the 6-5 Concord Minutemen. IHSAA REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - Matchup: Chesterton Trojans at Concord Minutemen - Date: Friday, November 13 - Location: Concord High School - Kickoff: 6:30 PM CST With a sectional championship already secured, the Trojans will look to keep the momentum rolling and continue their historic postseason run. Congratulations to Coach Peterson, his coaching staff, and all of our football student-athletes on an incredible accomplishment. Thank you to our families, students, alumni, and Trojan fans for your continued support! ONWARD TROJANS! ❤️💛🏈