Nov 21, 2017 5:03 PM
The 2017 Middle School Tournament season wrapped up with a final game at the Houston Polo Club and ERG Arena in Houston, Texas. Rocking P and Team Tejas headed into the arena to play for the final set of Middle School Tournament trophies.
With help from teammates Abby Benton and Christian Fridge, Team Tejas’ Will Mudra kicked off the scoring with goals from the field, including a two-point shot. Lilly Lequerica cut the lead to two with a tally for Rocking P to end the first chukker 3-1. Mudra scored again to open the second chukker, but Rocking P’s Bridget Price nailed a shot from the penalty line to keep the gap at two heading into half time.
Defensive play from Rocking P’s Dani Price and Lequerica kept Team Tejas scoreless, while three goals from Bridget Price gave Rocking P a 5-4 lead. Rocking P continued their offensive and defensive barrage in the fourth chukker, Bridget Price adding two more goals, to seal the comeback win 7-4.
Abby Benton, Christian Fridge, Will Mudra and Bridget Price were selected as tournament All-Stars. Christian Fridge was given the Sportsmanship Award by her peers. Will Mudra's Thing 2 was selected as the Best Playing Pony for the second year in a row.
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
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