HOLLINS, Va. – The Washington and Lee University riding team had a strong showing at the Hollins University Fall 2024 IHSA event, placing in 12 of 14 events. The team finished just one point off second place and three points behind the event leader, moving them ahead of the University of Virginia in the overall regional standings.

Highlighting the day's success, Elisabeth Marek was named the High Point Rider, taking first in the Open Flat and second in Open Fences.

Tytus Boston claimed first in in the introductory level to cap off the blue ribbon winners. 

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS

• High Point Rider

  • Elisabeth Marek

• Open Equitation on the Flat

  • 1st: Elisabeth Marek

• Open Equitation over Fences

  • 2nd: Elisabeth Marek
  • 5th: Allison Hines

• Intermediate on the Flat

  • 4th: Elli Pope

• Intermediate over Fences

  • 2nd: Hanna Johnson
  • 3rd: Jade Condrell

• Limit on the Flat

  • 5th: Christina Ziccardi
  • 5th: Eva Lunn

• Limit over Fences

  • 3rd: Dara Bage

• Pre-Novice Equitation

  • 3rd: Caroline Cruze

• Introductory

  • 1st: Tytus Boston

TEAM SCORING

1. Lynchburg – 35
2. Hollins – 33
3. James Madison – 33
4. Washington and Lee University – 32
5. Virginia Tech – 31
6. University of Virginia – 21
7. Roanoke College – 17
8. Bridgewater College – 9
9. Ferrum College – 5

REGIONAL STANDINGS TO DATE

Team Standings

1. Lynchburg – 122
2. Hollins – 112
3. Virginia Tech – 83
4. Washington and Lee University – 81
5. James Madison University – 76
6. University of Virginia – 73
7. Roanoke College – 44
8. Bridgewater College – 30
9. Ferrum College – 25

Cacchione Cup High Point Rider Standings:

1. Elisabeth Marek (W&L) – 23
   Kennedy Dewan (JMU) – 23
2. Allison Hines (W&L) – 21
   Lucy Metzler (Lynchburg) – 21
3. Cora Floyd (Hollins) – 17
4. Lindsey Bihuniak (UVA) – 13

UP NEXT

The Washington and Lee University riding team will host the next IHSA event on Sunday, October 20, at the Mane Gait Equestrian Center at 10 a.m.

Nestled in the mountains of Virginia, Washington and Lee University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. Founded in 1749, W&L is the ninth-oldest college in the United States and a top-ranked liberal arts university. With over 500 student-athletes in 24 varsity sports, the Generals have celebrated over 265 conference championships. Learn more about the Blue and White by visiting www.generalssports.com or on social media at @WLUGenerals.