Equestrians Win Final Fall IHSA Show

Saturday, November 18

Storybook Farm

ALL DAY

College of Charleston

College of Charleston Show

11/19/2017 4:30:00 PM | Equestrian

CHARLESTON, S.C. – The College of Charleston equestrian team won its final show of the fall semester on Saturday at Storybook Farms.

The Cougars posted 45 points followed by the University of South Carolina with 29 points.

Junior Samantha Barton, sophomore Molly Coyle and freshman Makenna Grierson each won their sections of Novice Flat. Two of the three Walk/Trot/Canter sections were won by sophomores Ruby Gonzales and Annika Vilcins.

Senior Christina Hayden won Intermediate Flat (Section A) while sophomore Elizabeth High won Walk/Trot to close out the flat portion of the day. Senior Hannah Showell took top honors in Open Fences with junior Sophia Meserve winning her section of Novice Fences.

"The home shows are tough, because the girls are caring for our equine athletes as well as competing," CofC Head Coach Bob Story said. "For the team to stay focused and compete at such a level is a testament to their hard work and dedication."

The Cougars are now 15 points ahead in the IHSA Zone 5 Region 3 standings and will return to competition in the New Year.

REGIONAL QUALIFIERS
Sammie Barton                                        Novice Flat
Sophia Meserve                                       Novice Fences
Christina Hayden                                     Intermediate Flat
Shannon Rice                                         Intermediate Flat
Rio Parker                                           Intermediate Fences

TEAM RESULTS
College of Charleston                           45
University of South Carolina                    29
Coastal Carolina                                25
Converse                                        25
USC Aiken                                       23
Furman                                          15
Wofford                                         10
Georgia Southern                                9
Lander                                          7
Wesleyan                                        7
Clemson                                         4

REGION STANDINGS
College of Charleston                           214
University of South Carolina                    199
Georgia Southern                                166
Clemson                                         158
Coastal Carolina                                154
Furman                                          137
USC Aiken                                       121
Converse                                        106
Wofford                                         71
Wesleyan                                        48
Lander                                          43