BLACKSBURG, Va. — Kaycie Miranda earned Reserve High Point Rider honors as the Washington and Lee University equestrian team opened the Virginia Tech IHSA Double-Header with a fourth-place finish on Saturday.
The Generals totaled 28 team points after the drop in the 10-team field, highlighted by first-place finishes from Sierra Johnson in Open Flat, Miranda in Intermediate Fences and Kate Hammer in Limit Flat. Miranda added a runner-up finish in Intermediate Flat to secure Reserve High Point Rider recognition, finishing behind High Point Rider Adam Matejko.
Host Virginia Tech topped the field with 36 points, followed by Hollins University (32) and James Madison University (30). Washington and Lee placed fourth with 28 points, finishing ahead of the University of Lynchburg (24).
The Generals return to IHSA competition next weekend for the Virginia Tech IHSA Double Header in Blacksburg, Va. The two-day event begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, with the second show scheduled for 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11.
RIDE NOTES
- Kaycie Miranda led the Generals with Reserve High Point Rider honors after winning Intermediate Fences and placing second in Intermediate Flat. Her victory in Intermediate Fences contributed seven points toward W&L's team score.
- Sierra Johnson earned a blue ribbon in Open Flat and added a fifth-place finish in Open Fences. Her Open Flat victory contributed seven points to the team total.
- Kate Hammer claimed W&L's third blue ribbon of the day with a first-place finish in Limit Flat. She also competed in Intermediate Fences, placing sixth.
- Ryon Sinclair finished fourth in Limit Fences and sixth in Intermediate Flat.
- Christina Ziccardi added a sixth-place finish in Limit Fences.
- Ella Hudson placed fourth in Limit Flat.
- Harper Ullrich placed fifth in Novice Section A, contributing two points toward the Generals' team score.
- Iona Campbell finished third in Introductory, contributing four points to the Generals' team score.
POINT RIDERS
TEAM SCORING
| Place |
Team |
Show Points |
Season Points |
| 1 |
Virginia Tech |
36 |
114 |
| 2 |
Hollins |
32 |
90 |
| 3 |
James Madison |
30 |
76 |
| 4 |
Washington and Lee |
28 |
79 |
| 5 |
Lynchburg |
24 |
104 |
| 6 |
Virginia |
19 |
53 |
| 7 |
Bridgewater |
15 |
36 |
| 8 |
Ferrum |
7 |
18 |
| 9 |
Radford |
2 |
14 |
| 10 |
Roanoke |
0 |
18 |
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.
