The Valparaiso High School baseball team went out to Merrillville High School to take on Chesterton in the Sectional opener and came home with a 9-3 victory over the Trojans.
Devin Bafia led the way for the Vikings both on the mound and at the plate, pitching a complete game with 14 strikeouts to go along with his 3-for-3 effort. Joe Gallinatti recorded 5 RBI on the day for Valpo.
The Vikings will advance in the tournament to play Crown Point on Friday at Merrillville High School.