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Chesterton Today
By the People, for the People
Chesterton Trojans Cruise in Season Opener
Star players Barrett and Czarniecki lead team to dominant win after injury-plagued seasons
Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:18pm
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The Chesterton Trojans high school football team got off to a strong start to their season with a decisive victory in Monday's season opener. Key players Troy Barrett and Rob Czarniecki, who had both missed significant time due to injuries in recent seasons, led the Trojans to the near-perfect win.
Why it matters
Chesterton is a perennial powerhouse in Indiana high school football, but injuries to their top players had hampered the team's performance in recent years. The healthy return of Barrett and Czarniecki signals that the Trojans are poised for a bounce-back season and a potential run at the state championship.
The details
Barrett and Czarniecki, both senior standouts, were instrumental in leading the Trojans to a dominant win in the season opener. The duo combined for over 300 yards of offense and 4 touchdowns, sparking the team to a lopsided victory.
- The Chesterton Trojans played their season opener on Monday, April 1, 2026.
The players
Troy Barrett
A senior offensive star for the Chesterton Trojans who missed significant time due to injuries in recent seasons.
Rob Czarniecki
A senior playmaker for the Chesterton Trojans who, like his teammate Barrett, was sidelined by injuries in prior years.
Chesterton Trojans
The high school football team from Chesterton, Indiana that is a perennial powerhouse in the state.
What they’re saying
“We've got some good teammates with us that wanted us to be healthy. Now that we're back at 100%, I think you saw what we can do out there.”
— Troy Barrett, Chesterton Trojans Senior
The takeaway
The Chesterton Trojans' dominant season-opening win, led by the healthy returns of star players Troy Barrett and Rob Czarniecki, signals that the team is poised for a bounce-back year and a potential run at the state championship after being hampered by injuries in recent seasons.
