NEWS

The goal of the Middle School League is to provide a venue for younger players to gain more tournament experience, while allowing them to play against competitors of their same ability. Eligible players must be enrolled in an academic program as a 5th through 8th grade student, and will be entered as an individual. Players are responsible for bringing or leasing appropriate horses for the tournament, as the split string format will not be used. Player applications are accepted on a rolling basis by tournament.

The Lazy R captured the win at New Bridge Polo & Country Club, in Aiken, South Carolina.

Other award winners for the weekend were as follows:

All-Stars: Daniel Arnold, Ramon Caro, Gavin Meeker, Boyett Watridge.
Horsemanship Award: Tomas Caro.
Sportsmanship Award: Tyler Runion.
Best Playing Pony: Oruzco owned by Gavin Meeker.

The Maryland team claimed victory and took home the win at Garrison Forest School Polo Club, in Owings Mills, Maryland. Middle School teams included Maryland, Garrison Forest 1, Garrison Forest 2, Work to Ride 1 and Work to Ride 2.

Other award winners for the weekend were as follows:

All-Stars: Cate Godey, Rory Knox, Josie Smith, Kylie Beard.
Horsemanship Award: Marc Anthony Harley.
Sportsmanship Award: Josie Goldstein.
Best Playing Pony: Poly owned by Maryland.

Upcoming tournaments:

• Central Region: October 19-20 at Barrington Hills Polo Club (Wauconda, Illinois)

• Western Region: October 26-27 at Lakeside Polo Club (Lakeside, California)

• Northeastern Region: October 26-27 at Gardnertown Polo Club (Newburgh, New York)

• Southeastern Region: Nov 2-3 at Marlan Farms Polo Club (Freeland, Maryland)

• Central Region: Nov 9-10 at Prestonwood Polo Club (Dallas, Texas)

• Western Region: Nov 9-10 at Central Coast Polo Club (Los Osos, California)

For more information on the Middle School League contact Ali Davidge at adavidge@uspolo.org.