HOLLINS, Va. — The Washington and Lee University equestrian team delivered its strongest performance of the season on Saturday, winning the Hollins IHSA show with a season-best 41 points after the drop.
The total marks the Generals' highest team score of the year and moves W&L into third place in the region standings with two shows remaining in the regular season.
W&L was powered by four class victories on the day. Samantha Bourque captured the Intermediate Flat title and finished second in Intermediate Fences, earning Reserve High Point Rider of the Day honors.
Tytus Boston won the Pre-Novice Class, while Kate Martin led a dominant showing in Introductory, claiming first as Henry McClure secured second.
The Generals also received runner-up finishes from Elisabeth Marek in Open Flat, Ella Hudson in Limit Flat Section A, Eva Lunn in Limit Flat Section B, and Ryon Sinclair in Limit Fences Section C. Marek's Open Flat performance qualified her for Regionals in the class.
Up Next: Washington and Lee returns to action Sunday at Hollins for the second day of competition.
Team Results
- 1st – Washington and Lee (41)
- T-2nd – University of Lynchburg (31)
- T-2nd – Virginia Tech (31)
- 4th – James Madison University (26)
- 5th – Hollins (22)
- 6th – University of Virginia (16)
- 7th – Bridgewater College (9)
- 8th – Roanoke College (2)
- 9th – Ferrum College (1)
Top W&L Individual Finishers
Open Class
Intermediate Class
Limit Class
Pre-Novice Class
Introductory Class
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.
