The Chesterton Lady Trojans girls cross country team finished third at the IHSAA Chesterton Sectional on Saturday at Sunset Hill Farm County Park, advancing to the regional round of the state tournament. Leading the way for Chesterton were Hannah Haring and Natascha Lepinasse, who both earned All-Sectional honors with top-11 finishes and personal-record performances. Haring placed eighth overall in 19:18.16, while Lepinasse finished 11th in 19:33.14. Their performances highlighted a strong day for the Lady Trojans as they competed for a spot in the next round of the postseason. Natalie White added a 21st-place finish in 20:09.22, followed by Paige Clancy in 28th place at 20:32.75 and Natalie Williams in 30th at 20:44.29. The five runners combined to give Chesterton a strong team finish and secure third place in the sectional standings. The Trojans also received contributions from Eshaal Ali, who finished 37th in 21:32.75, and freshman Aubrey Forsythe, who placed 42nd in 21:56.87. With the sectional meet complete, Chesterton now turns its attention to the IHSAA Regional, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at New Prairie High School. The Lady Trojans will look to carry their momentum into the next stage of the state tournament as they continue their postseason pursuit. Team Finish: 3rd Place All-Sectional Performances: Hannah Haring — 8th, 19:18.16 (PR) Natascha Lepinasse — 11th, 19:33.14 (PR) Go Trojans! RESULTS - https://thtiming.com/images/2026_chesterton_sectional_girls_overall.pdf