Vikings Reclaim Cup in Thrilling Rivalry Victory Over Chesterton

The Valparaiso Vikings defended their home turf Friday night, defeating the Chesterton Trojans 21-14 in the 74th annual meeting of this fierce local rivalry on PC3 Sports. Valparaiso's hard-fought ground game and determined defense held off a late Chesterton push, securing the victory and reclaiming the Campbell/Meridian Cup! 🏆

It was an outstanding night for the PC3 Media crew, who brought the action to viewers in a tightly contested matchup under perfect football weather. The student announce team of Drew Snider, Nate Rackouski, and Nathan Allred delivered the play-by-play, with Samantha Lustick directing, Leila Sawaya producing, and Dayonna Jones managing the scoreboard.

Behind the cameras, Jake Wallace, Andrew Meyer, Stefany Lopez, and DuneVision sideline specialist Andrew Coyne helped bring the game to life, while Gianna Zikkos provided sideline reporting, photos, and video.

Catch the on-demand replay coming soon on the PC3 Media YouTube channel! The crew returns next week for the Valpo Homecoming game, as the Vikings take on the Crown Point Bulldogs at Viking Stadium. Don't miss it!

The broadcast crew for the Chesterton vs. Valpo game on Friday, September 18, 2026