The Chesterton boys tennis team took control early and cruised to its fourth straight IHSAA Sectional title with a 5-0 victory over Portage on Thursday night.
The Trojans cruised to victories in singles led by Matt Jewison improving to 17-6 overall with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Zach Gertzen at No. 1 and Nick Hanson beating Bryce Kissinger 7-5, 6-4 at No. 2.
Corydon Gaff completed the singles sweep with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Mickey Winicky at No. 3.
In doubles, Blake Ellenwood and Chad Whelan beat Evan Gerike and Alexander Bourge 6-3, 6-0 at No. 1, while Paul Petro and Luke Liapes beat Ronald Wilkins/Bryan Garrison 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2.
The Trojans will face Penn on Tuesday in the IHSAA Portage Regional beginning at 4:15 p.m.
Singles -- 1. Matt Jewison (C) def. Zach Gertzen 6-1, 6-2; 2. Nick Hanson (C) def. Bryce Kissinger 7-5, 6-4; 3. Corydon Gaff (C) def. Mickey Winicky 6-0, 6-0.
Doubles -- 1. Blake Ellenwood/Chad Whelan (C) def. Evan Gerike/Alexander Bourge 6-3, 6-0; 2. Paul Petro/Luke Liapes (C) def. Ronald Wilkins/Bryan Garrison 6-0, 6-0.